I just read a recent Mindsteps Blog post about teacher resolutions and making mistakes. The skinny on that is that teachers start out each new school year by resolving not to make mistakes. And, even though we know that's humanly impossible - we all make mistakes - as teachers we hope that we can get it together by getting on a clean page at the start of each school year so that we can get it right this time. Or, should I say...perfect? But, alas! We know, especially those of us that have been teaching for many years and therefore (should) know better, that mistakes are bound to happen and the harder we run from them the harder we'll be hit by the consequences when they catch up with us. And, catch up they will! So, instead of vowing not to make mistakes. ...
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