I am feeling very sad for George and how he felt about the death of his friend and pet. I am also feeling down.
I really care about children's education and committing myself to being the best possible teacher. I am constantly reading, staying on top of the latest techno. whiz crappo things, philosophies.... I also have been seeking that next level of teaching. I know I am good but I see so much more but didn't know where to go. After years of trying to find the next inspiration it all came together at Connectedca. The conference itself didn't do it. It was the comraderie teh conference created. It was that feeling of not being alone in this quest to take education to another level. I am sad and upset about what has been taking place in my school.
Firstly I have been passed over again for any accolades of my contribution to students well being. I am not a smoozer, I'm a bit on the spectrum as seen in my difficulties socially. But I have been openly (though not 100% publicly) placed in the lower ranks of inquiry teaching by someone who has never been above. The school is at odds our being called a Science and technology school is only recognized by the gadgets and equipment not by the quality of inquiry teaching (although there are a lot of great things happening).
I am saddened for myself but also for this person. He has given up, he dedicates himself to reading and understanding principals but that effort is for personal gain it does not spread through the staff. I think he is depressed and wish I could help get him on track - be a leader, study leadership like you study technology. Dedicate yourself to becoming the best possible example learn to do what you need to do to do your best at your career.
I want to change schools - what I am doing can be done anywhere - I don't need ipads, apple tv, and all the gadgetry to teach inquiry. What I do need though is the license to explore new methods, ideas adn be creative in my lessons without being questioned about where I go in my search. I may have that problem at another school.
My daughter is a canary and she got it from me - no heart on the sleeve but it sure can feel sore in the chest!
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