I have a confession to make. I want to write a book. A professional book. I think I have a lot to say. I think others could benefit from my experience. After all, I have been an educator for over 30 years. But, what could I possibly say that hasn't been said before? What new knowledge could I add to the table? Who would even bother to read what I have to say? These are questions borne of fear. Fear of not being good enough. Fear of not being able to complete such a daunting project. (At least, that's what it feels like to me right now.) Fear that I won't make time. Fear that I'll run out of time. But, over the last couple of days, I've gotten some encouraging words of support from the Innovative Teaching Academy - #ITA17 Facebook group. You can do it! Write for yourself. But the message that is propelling me forward is this one: It doesn't matter how many times something has been said...each time someone else says i...
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