tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post9205708981942781721..comments2024-03-26T05:18:01.915-04:00Comments on Portable Teacher: Do OverLee Ann Spillanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-69925754268269727362015-03-03T23:14:31.946-05:002015-03-03T23:14:31.946-05:00Love those early questions, Lee Ann. I'm at th...Love those early questions, Lee Ann. I'm at the end of my career & having taken on this new class, have new challenges because I missed the first 11 weeks with them, talk about catch up! So the question for me is how to re-ignite their ideas of what our school is all about. Many have always gone to our school and know what it's to be, most kept going, but some were set so adrift that it's hard to pull them back in, & I don't wish compliance but personal engagement. Guess that's why I named my blog teacher dance-it is!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-91299856098919660692015-03-03T22:50:31.369-05:002015-03-03T22:50:31.369-05:00I had a conversation a few days ago about the diff...I had a conversation a few days ago about the difference between compliance and engagement (learning). I think it's an issue on a lot of teachers' minds a lot of the time...Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174500597614829718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-37278985282941646732015-03-03T21:18:34.026-05:002015-03-03T21:18:34.026-05:00I am grappling with the same thing - assessing non...I am grappling with the same thing - assessing nonperformance and when does the clock run out? The sad part is, they are usually my low students and the ones who need to perform in order to get feedback and continue to grow. Sigh...Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-78183359062157912442015-03-03T20:57:55.261-05:002015-03-03T20:57:55.261-05:00Just keep going...listening...asking...pushing...Just keep going...listening...asking...pushing...Beth Scanlonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013556968803038443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-21753486416978714642015-03-03T20:22:36.473-05:002015-03-03T20:22:36.473-05:00That happened to me earlier when commenting. I thi...That happened to me earlier when commenting. I think it was because I'd signed out of Google (or whichever identity the comment captcha was using). It's frustrating. Thanks for persisting thought, Glenda. I appreciate you sharing your thinking.Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-51663935751691848422015-03-03T20:21:23.489-05:002015-03-03T20:21:23.489-05:00It does feel indulgent, Alan, to spend a little ti...It does feel indulgent, Alan, to spend a little time spinning out what ifs and wonderings. It's one of the perks of teaching.Thinking and reflecting on what I see happening with learners in the room fascinates me--sometimes the process of figuring out what will set up success for each student seems to take more time than I'd like though .Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-17711718660322497022015-03-03T20:19:27.696-05:002015-03-03T20:19:27.696-05:00Thank you, Michelle. Sometimes answers aren't ...Thank you, Michelle. Sometimes answers aren't as interesting as the questions, so we can question our way there. Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-79130588269477268152015-03-03T20:18:19.238-05:002015-03-03T20:18:19.238-05:00I love the complexity of it--it is fascinating to ...I love the complexity of it--it is fascinating to think and examine what works, what doesn't and what might. Thanks for sharing your thinking too.Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-89592131977177484452015-03-03T20:17:27.489-05:002015-03-03T20:17:27.489-05:00I am trying, Anita! Though I had to laugh this mor...I am trying, Anita! Though I had to laugh this morning when I asked students what they thought. They thought that teachers could get 100% engagement if they offered food and extra credit... had to laugh.Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-203459367375590592015-03-03T12:08:27.390-05:002015-03-03T12:08:27.390-05:00Lee, I wrote a brilliant response in the wee hours...Lee, I wrote a brilliant response in the wee hours this morning only to see a _________ space after I tried to post it. Bummer. As have others, my original comment noted the thoughtful reflection in this (and many others) post. You're asking kids to take the shot, to be part of living life and learning, to avoid leaving in the wake of their school days the __________ spaces. Glenda Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020745976555044975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-80501526307748751802015-03-03T11:43:24.801-05:002015-03-03T11:43:24.801-05:00No easy answers, as you know. But, I think the key...No easy answers, as you know. But, I think the key to your students' success is that you keep asking the questions and pushing the envelope. That takes courage. Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-43687462691701213852015-03-03T07:17:17.133-05:002015-03-03T07:17:17.133-05:00There are definitely no easy answers. You're ...There are definitely no easy answers. You're right on track. And I think the fact that you're always questioning is what keeps you on track. Thanks for sharing your questions and your thinking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-48767784068876688932015-03-03T05:56:43.607-05:002015-03-03T05:56:43.607-05:00Lee Ann, the essence of good teaching is reflectin...Lee Ann, the essence of good teaching is reflecting on practice. You are indulging in essential questions. It is what sustains us as professionals. I often try to ask myself what do I have to do to set the learner up to be successful? Thanks for putting your inner thoughts into words.Alan j Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077195459186935005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-63533278006056672372015-03-03T05:56:35.835-05:002015-03-03T05:56:35.835-05:00Lee Ann, the essence of good teaching is reflectin...Lee Ann, the essence of good teaching is reflecting on practice. You are indulging in essential questions. It is what sustains us as professionals. I often try to ask myself what do I have to do to set the learner up to be successful? Thanks for putting your inner thoughts into words.Alan j Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077195459186935005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-82204793192249123382015-03-03T05:38:12.083-05:002015-03-03T05:38:12.083-05:00I love reading your posts. You articulate so beaut...I love reading your posts. You articulate so beautifully the struggles I feel too! This question, "Am I asking students to comply or learn?" is one I often wonder about too. Hmmm...I have no answers...really more questions, but thank you! That's where the real learning takes place!Michelle Haseltinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616389589179983330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-80636125784777400362015-03-03T05:33:01.587-05:002015-03-03T05:33:01.587-05:00Great questions Lee Ann! I struggle with this too...Great questions Lee Ann! I struggle with this too. Our jobs are complex and depend on the actions of another human being and all the factors affecting that individual. We have to get 100 % to take the shots, and support them to be good shots. But honestly I think the outcome is not guaranteed because of the other variables. A coach doesn't know the outcome of a game, nor do we know how our writing coaching will pan out.LynnGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11544044070879817292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-87474670040679186772015-03-03T05:26:58.358-05:002015-03-03T05:26:58.358-05:00I love that quote by Gretsky. Why not try to reac...I love that quote by Gretsky. Why not try to reach them all? You just might make it! drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.com