Perhaps my favourite question in education is "And what do you mean by _____________?" Riffing off the Seymour Sarason book, I've posted other articles asking questions about educational jargon that needs further probing. And What Do You Mean By Knowledge? And What Do You Mean By... And What Do You Mean By Failure? Once a word becomes ...… Read the rest
I recall vividly the first few years of teaching and attending retirement events for my colleagues. As a small district of 15 or so schools, they held these events altogether. I remember hearing tributes and watching skits of people I either only knew from that year or other teachers I never worked with or heard ...… Read the rest
I can’t imagine anyone reading this who is even vaguely aware of who I am wouldn’t know how much I love golf. As my primary hobby/interest/passion, I spend a lot of time not only invested in playing the game but thinking about it, not simply from a technical and physical pursuit but also the many ...… Read the rest
Besides my ability to nap, my grandkids and my airport moves I don't brag about much. But in addition to those things I often brag about my network. Part curiosity, part luck, I've amassed a network of people in my life that is truly stellar. People in the world of education who are bright thinkers ...… Read the rest
Occasionally I hear teachers say that they question learning from presenters or facilitators who have been out of the classroom for a while. That’s a reasonable concern but it’s also very contextual. Being a grandparent is much like being a consultant. While it’s been a while since I was “in the trenches” of parenting and times ...… Read the rest