While everyone is watching Dumb and Dumber, for the umpteenth time, I sneak away to write my slice for today. And, as I do, I realize that I am often sneaking away to do something or other while everyone else is otherwise occupied. In the wee hours of the morning, I sneak out of bed to do some work. Work. That is my catch all term for school work and doctoral work. While my son is in his piano or art class, I sneak away to the bookstore for a few moments of browsing through the shelves. While everyone else eats cafeteria food, I sneak away to the corner sandwich place by myself. It's my time to meditate and ruminate the day. While my son and husband are in the pool, I sneak away for a mani-pedi. (Is that OK to say on a serious teacher blog??) While my students are doing independent reading, I sneak around to observe their reading positions, what they're reading, and how engaged they seem to be. Then, I confer with them, one-on-one, about what they're reading. Wh...
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