The end of the school year is rapidly approaching. In like a lion. Out like a rhinoceros–or something like that. A flurry of concerts, projects, examinations and ceremonies. Sporting events, supervision, and piles of paperwork. It feels like the end…or does it? Because, in nearly the same breath, I can say that the beginning of … Continue reading
A confession: as a classroom science teacher, I was a planner. I prepared, scripted, modeled and even practiced lab activities to ensure that I met desired objectives–hopeful that what I was doing would be meaningful to my students. Planning was generally a process that began with what I visualized as the desired outcome … Continue reading