Declaration of a one time, reluctant ESL teacher. Thanks to my PLN at #ellchat for helping me to recognize the key role I play as an ESL teacher. I did not choose this job; it chose me. I had wanted and was initially hired as a classroom teacher. And, although I would love to go back to the classroom, I am understanding the immense responsibility I have. I am becoming an ESL teacher, like I once was becoming a second grade bilingual teacher, and a curriculum coordinator, and an MYP (IB) coordinator, and a learning leader, and the list goes on. I am understanding that whatever my role is in a school, I always do it with integrity and commitment towards my students. I am an advocate for my ESL learners. I can educate classroom teachers and administration about why I do what I do and how I do it. I love my current role because I love working with students. I will also love whatever I end up doing next. I am a lifelong learner and educator. #evaluatethat (Source: Badass Teac...
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