The following I believe ...statements are not in any particular order. I wrote them as I thought of them and later elaborated, if necessary. This has been a great exercise to help me articulate some of my beliefs. Sometimes we take them for granted, but it's important to know what they are because they help us know ourselves better and why we act the way we do. _________________________________________________________________________________ I believe that as a teacher I can make a difference for my students. I believe in the power of positive thinking because it can lift the burden off our shoulders. I believe students can and should take initiative to solve problems, both big and small. We just need to get out of the way and let them do it. I believe that the healing power of positive thinking can move us forward. I believe in the power of love, as cheesy as it may sound, to turn humanity around. I believe in the power of family to help navigate the hard times...
This blog is a place to ruminate on the problems of teaching. If I am thinking thoughtfully, my posts will hopefully raise more questions than answers. By problematizing teaching we reflect on those questions that are constantly behind, in front, and at center of everything we do in the classroom. Feel free to comment. I'd love to hear what other teachers are thinking about on these and other issues. Cheers! Elisa