It’s interesting how things come back to you at the right time. In January Kim wrote a post about Moving Teachers into the 21st century. At the time I must have skimmed over it and not given it much thought, but this weekend I was drawn back to it. Could be the week we’ve had, from Lemons to Lemonade, and then back to being sour Lemons again.
It is refreshing to see that others have gone through the same issues, and continue to do so. I cant help but think our previously mentioned “Scope and Sequence” document will end up being a catalyst. I would hope that having a structured aproach to where Technology MUST be used in subjects can only improve things, but alas we will have to wait and see.
Thanks for your Words of Wisdom Kim, we will see where we can take this advice. That is once we’ve taken a deep breath, sighed, and prepared for the next battle.
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Thank you for all the kind words! I know exactly what you’re going through – the stress of having to work with everyone, regardless of their interest level can truly take a toll. But, if you have some freedom in your responsibilities, forming several successful relationships with teachers who are willing to share with others can be far more powerful than trying to get everyone on the boat at the same time.
I often find myself frustrated to be working at a slower pace than I would prefer, but the reality is that we need to meet people where they are at, and work through things at a pace that is comfortable for the learner. In the end, it’s always worth the extra time to win over a teacher who now appreciates all the support and time you’ve spent with him/her.
Good luck!
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