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A2 Love to read and often share that passion w/Sts. What we get out of a book different fro each of us. Always fascinating what Sts understand. Travel interest Gr8 intro to units on kids same/different #whatisschool
A3 Building relationships a two way street. I share me and give them time room and space to share them. We get to tell our stories so we can understand about us. #whatisschool
Hi. Joining late. Christine from the Sunshine Coast, BC. Math Educator, Sessional Instructor, School Trustee.
A1. Love to CURL. Just returned to the sport. 5+ year hiatus. #hurryhard#whatisschool
A3 I always insist on finding out what people like to listen to, read. Favorite movies. "No man is a hypocrite in his pleasures." --Dr. J.
No woman either, btw...
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A3. Need to. Love to make connections between sport, dance, or music with math education. Student interests out of school is the best vehicle to make connections with their learning and joy. #whatisschool
Yes and when we teach very young children/toddlers they sometimes cry wondering who’s taking care of their school! Remember those days fondly #whatisschool
One of these days, I'm going to make Ss read "The Mezzanine" and go out for lunch and then write up the experience a la N. Baker: https://t.co/bhTOuFKCZb#whatisschool
A4. Ooo. Tough one. Curling and high school math. I have taken my class curling (as a field trip). Teamwork, problem finding/solving, and collaboration are transferable. #whatisschool
A4 One of these days, I'm going to make Ss read "The Mezzanine," one of my FAVORITE books, and go out for lunch and then write up the experience a la N. Baker: https://t.co/bhTOuFKCZb … #whatisschool
I once brought in "Blue Rondo à la Turk" https://t.co/XwR0vcZ1e7 into class to illustrate the modal structure of "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." #whatisschool Sadly, the Ss did NOT love this... #whatisschool
A5. Students love to know that their teachers are human and have interests outside of their subject area. It also works great when it’s reciprocated and we incorporate student interests into their learning at school. #bingo#whatisschool
A6. I’m hoping it’s ourselves. We need to. We can’t disconnect learning at schools from learning outside of schools. This is how we can personalize learning for students and ourselves as learners. #whatisschool
A6. Subbing brings me in contact with different educators & classes. Seeing what goes on often a reflection not far behind. My amazing PLN & Twitter chats. @avivaloca blogs always have me thinking
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