I really connected with Chris Emden's video and his idea of reality pedagogy. I particularly liked his idea of co-teaching and the role reversal it suggests. This idea would really allow students to deeply engage with content and give them a different perspective. This also aligns with the…
When we think about the universal design of learning (UDL) it takes on many forms. In the lessons and activities that we construct in the classroom, we want to make sure that we are hitting the three main focuses of UDL. These are from engagement, representation, and action & expression.…
I found the Emdin video extremely powerful- especially the part where he talks about the five C's of reality pedagogy (cogenerative dialogues, coteaching, cosmopolitanism, context, and content). While each of the five C's are very powerful, I would like to focus on coteaching and how I…
As I begin my journey as a teacher, I really want to prioritize equity in my classroom and social justice not only in the curriculum but also within the actual experience of teaching itself. I want to acknowledge my students' ethnic backgrounds as well as their communities and their…
For the last two weeks, I've been on a rollercoaster of emotions and stress. And it's kind of ironic that this week's prompt is about relaxing because I feel like I need to remind myself how to. Stress happens to everyone, at any time;…
When I was probably 10 or 11 years old, I remember taking piano lessons after school with my elementary school's music teacher. Often, during these lessons, I would find myself yawning in the middle of learning new music. I wasn't tired, nor was I bored. So…
Lately I have been very stressed. I think it is a combination of class, work, trying to be physically active (playing volleyball) and preparing for my internship that has made me so tired and burnt out. When I experience these signs of burn out I typically like to either play…
How do we recharge or let ourselves be who we are? I find this interesting as we do not ask ourselves that question as often as needed. We find ourselves needing to take a break from life or in some instances just needing to take a breath. For me, I…
What do I do to recharge, you ask? I like to read, watch TV/anime, and enjoy great food. I used to be really into yoga, so I still occasionally enjoy taking classes or doing meditation exercises. Hiking or taking walks with friends. Snowboarding in the winter, rafting in the…
For this blog post, I want you to consider what matters to you - what do you privilege as you begin your teaching career. Below, I will give some examples from class and I want you to write about one aspect that will matter to you as you become a…
