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Category Archives: Engagement
A way of teaching about life
I was part of a district leadership team attending a conference at Madden’s resort near Brainerd, MN in the early 90’s. Seymour Papert was the keynote speaker. Papert, the MIT creative genius behind the Logo computer language, carried all the … Continue reading
Drawing out knowledge: What it means to be a constructivist teacher from the voices of the learner
“The single most important factor influencing learning is what the learner already knows.” David Ausubel A constructivist learning framework is based on the idea that students come into our classrooms with pre-existing knowledge. Our task as teachers is to structure … Continue reading
The Pedagogy of Equus, Post #3: The Experiential Nature of Learning
The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) approach to facilitating a client’s journey to greater insight into their own mental health offers a strong, clear context for the mental health professional. I recently had the pleasure of completing a … Continue reading
Posted in EAGALA, Education, Educational Psychology, Engagement, General
Tagged constructivism, constructivist, EAGALA, equine, experiential, reflecting
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Petersburg: Recipe for a Successful School
Being at sea was a great experience. Capping it off with a tour of the Petersburg Public Schools by Dr. Rob Thomason, Superintendent, who took two hours out of a busy day to show me around made for a great … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Engagement, General, Musings, Teacher at Sea
Tagged Alaska, authentic learning, effective schools, inspiration, Petersburg
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How do you spell excitement?
As a little boy, I remember so well the anticipation of opening an intriguing Christmas present, of the thrill of getting a new bike, of the joy of going on a fishing trip with my dad. Several weeks ago, I … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming a science teacher, Engagement, General, Science
Tagged education, NOAA, Rainier, science, sea, ship, Teacher at Sea
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Simple Joys
Often the simplest of things can become the richest sources of wonder. My 9 year old grandson was with us this past week for a visit from Michigan. As it being the holiday season, candles were plentiful. Grandma asked him … Continue reading
Leading with Questions
Fall semester came to a close just before Christmas. On our final day, we do a “go around” inviting everyone to share a thought, observation, favorite activity, memorable learning, or anything else they might like to share. In reference to … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming a science teacher, Engagement, Science, The Art of Teaching
Tagged inquiry, questions, science education, Teaching
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Born Scientists
I have advocated for a long time that children are born natural scientists – overflowing with curiosity and wonder. Their early lives are filled with experimentation as they wave their hands haphazardly until eventually landing in their mouth. Feeling quite … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Educational Psychology, Engagement, Science, The Art of Teaching
Tagged children, development, science, Teaching
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Gentle Adversity
It feels good to work hard. Working hard engenders engagement, motivation, and a feeling of well-being. One summer during college I worked at the Environmental Learning Center (Wolf Ridge ELC) teaching a three-day class on orienteering to high school students … Continue reading
Posted in Engagement, General, Science, The Art of Teaching
Tagged engagement, motivation, orienteering, science, Teaching
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Framework for Teaching: Principles of Engagement
I recently had the chance to share with students completing their student teaching some of the things I have garnered throughout my career that have served to inform my teaching. It was satisfying to be able to pull together these … Continue reading
Posted in Engagement, Science, The Art of Teaching
Tagged engagement, literacy, motivation, science, Teaching
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