One thing I’ve been thinking about for the last year or so, that I didn’t comment on in the work for this module (so something I plan to consider more as this year continues) is the role of energy in pedagogy. I recognize that many of the folks in this program about pedagogy are teaching […]
Current Author Module: Introduction to Pedagogy
Final Reflections on Pedagogy and Learning
I feel I’ve gained so much from this module and have engaged perhaps more than ever in contemplating pedagogy, along with fundamental ideas about learning, inquiry, wonder, curiosity and the teacher/student dynamic. I found many of the resource articles to tie into the books I’ve been reading in the past year or so, often centered […]
Wrapping Up
As we end this Intro to Pedagogy module, I am thinking a lot about how I can leave more room for emergence within my graduate courses here at PSU. I think I have some fine starts and there is also plenty of room to continue expanding on this (I am a “rule follower” and always […]
On Freedom and the Spirit
I know the module is over, but I really wanted to write a final reflection, and I found it difficult to find the time to do so in the alotted time. For me, the two most thought-provoking readings in the module were Henry Giroux’s “Rethinking Education as the Practice of Freedom” and bell hooks’ “Engaged […]
My Teaching Origins
How did I get here?
It is a voyage of exploration. One that never ends!
Education is like sailing out onto a pond, a lake or the ocean. Sometimes it’s one, sometimes it’s another. And, we’re never alone while doing it. The boat holds more than one occupant. But, it’s not a yacht nor a cruise ship. You’re there with trusted friends who will help you along. Don’t know how […]
Setting Your Goals
Less talking, more listening: slow down the classroom. Listen to the students and gauge them as individuals. Where are they at? Where are they coming from? What do they need? Get to know each student personally. Less humor, more professionalism: while classrooms on that border on chaos are often the best environments for learning, I […]
