I had a completely different plan for what I wanted to write today. Then, I had the most incredible moment of spontaneity while teaching, that I just had to share it with all of you! A student I work with twice a week for reading and writing is raising butterflies as a school science project.… Continue reading It’s OK to Not Follow the Lesson Plan
Category: pedagogy
Why Do We Teach Concepts in Isolation?
When I was in elementary school, I loved gymnastics. Finally, there was a sport that valued being petite! My parents enrolled me in a gymnastics class at our local YMCA. I remember really enjoying those classes. Then, one afternoon, there was a "test" for moving up to the next level. I did well on all… Continue reading Why Do We Teach Concepts in Isolation?

