tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post2641539303237567534..comments2023-12-28T16:31:10.689-06:00Comments on Literacy Learning Zone: #cyberPD: Opening Minds - Part 3Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-26723041912330742502012-07-27T10:25:18.315-05:002012-07-27T10:25:18.315-05:00Michelle,
I love reading your continual reflectio...Michelle,<br /><br />I love reading your continual reflections and the process of change taking time. The on-going monitoring is so important in the process. I am also thinking about how the cheat sheet will really be a great reminder for me to reflect on my words.<br /><br />Remembering to think about the long-term impact of our teaching today really stood out to me as well. I had not made the connection to Colorado, but as soon as I saw your words it made perfect sense. It really does capture how vital it is for us as teachers to think beyond individual content areas.Amanda Villagómezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02119297811490732509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-7622737282262941942012-07-26T18:53:15.708-05:002012-07-26T18:53:15.708-05:00Michelle,
Like you, I was struck by the tragic eve...Michelle,<br />Like you, I was struck by the tragic event in Colorado. As I read Johnston's book I couldn't help but wonder if we are doing all we can to shape strong citizens for our communities. However, I was also touched by the many stories of people who did the right thing in the face of tragedy. That's what Johnston is talking about, I think --- doing the right thing. <br /><br />What I heard you say as I read your post is that we, as educators, really have the responsibility in changing our learning communities. We have to shift the way we think, listen, talk, and provide opportunities for learning that really matters in life. <br /><br />I know I have a lot to work on in the coming year. This conversation has helped me to know where to begin.<br /><br />Thanks, Michelle.<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-51353251491761792622012-07-26T18:48:08.301-05:002012-07-26T18:48:08.301-05:00Michelle,
I love your ideas of modeling how to li...Michelle,<br /><br />I love your ideas of modeling how to listen and how to work/talk with a partner. I agree that this is an important step and one we often skip. I am going to try to remember to do this more in my classroom, too. I can't wait to hear how things are going for you as the year begins and you get a chance to try this out. Please share what you learn. I am interested. Thanks for sharing.Jill Fischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13162764425985636884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-2904166464146493432012-07-26T09:07:52.900-05:002012-07-26T09:07:52.900-05:00Michelle,
I love how honest you are. I don'...Michelle, <br /><br />I love how honest you are. I don't get this, yet, either! Just like you, I'm finding that changing the way I speak to my children is difficult. But change is difficult. The first step is wanting to change the way we speak. I think we are there. Now, it's a matter of re-training ourselves to use language that will help our children (both biological and students) grow into moral and civic human beings. We can do this! We will do it together! That is the power of collaboration. That is the power of conversing together to change thinking and to grow. <br /><br />DawnDawn Littlehttp://www.literacytoolbox.comnoreply@blogger.com