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Abbie Combs posted
I hope our NxGT are digging into our “Inevitable” book study. I loved the introduction to Chapter 5. Kenny Rogers “The Gambler” has always spoke volumes. I spent some time reflection on “Every gambler knows that the secret to survival is knowing what to throw away, and knowing what to keep.” Is that ever a challenge? I tried to clean out my closet this week-end and well….knowing what to keep. It is so true of instructional practices and programs. Sometimes we just hang on to outdated practices even though we really know that they are outdated and just don’t work anymore. Is anyone out there cleaning house and making monumental changes in instruction. We would like to hear from those brave folk.
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Great Question/Challenge Abbie – and a great response from Mrs. Baisden. I may not be teaching students at this moment in time – but I need to be in the process of considering what works and what doesn’t work in my current role. It is frightening.
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This “spring cleaning” is something we all need to do… not just educators in the classroom. I too am not currently teaching in a particular classroom, but have as much responsibility in tossing old strategies and securing new ones for the sake of our students and future generations. While I agree that this conversation has to start in the classrooms across our region and beyond, communities and families must be willing to step out and examine their resources and actions too. It’s not always fun or provides a secure feeling, but remember that we can encourage one another along the journey.
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Yes. I am going to need a lot of encouraging. I am trying to maximize my use of technology so I am trying to be brave and attempt new things. Sometimes I mess us, but I am finding that someone is always there to lend a helping hand. That is what is so very great about our ARI. We are all learners.
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It seems every year I am “cleaning house.” I am constantly changing lessons when I realize something just did not work for my students. I’ll admit the reviews I read of “Inevitable” scared me, actually terrified me. My stubborn persona crossed her arms, turned her head and scoffed. But that fire inside me is burning, in hopes that I will spark that same kind of fire in one of my students.