Well, the semester is drawing to a close. Dress code is rearing its ugly head, senioritis is more than an imagined contagion, and EDC 533 is ending. So what have I learned?
1. Curriculum is a multi-faceted, ever-evolving, complex issue.
2. There are very few definite answers, but one thing I am 99% certain of is that we don't have it right yet, and in fact, are pretty far off.
3. Other countries do it better.
4. I could design awesome curriculum, if only... (fill in the appropriate acronym here) ...didn't tie my hands
5. There is a lot of GREAT INFORMATION out there, if you only know where to look!
6. Today's students are digital natives, and to ignore that is to deny them 21st century skills.
7. Blogging is fun - it opens the door to saying too much, perhaps - but it is a great way to communicate both objective and subjective information!
8. I am more certain than ever that I want to move into one of the various modes of administration
9. I am less certain than ever that I know what an administrator's role is... especially with regards to curriculum! This is such a complex, ever-changing topic, I am not sure if administration should take the lead or be a cheerleader.
10. I learned a lot, enjoyed blogging, and will MOST likely continue posting on this blog in the coming months/years. For example, I am in the middle of 3 professional resources right now - "Fair isn't always Equal," by DuFour "Differentiating in the Classroom,", and "Focus" by Schmoker. Why shouldn't I post about these after reading? It only makes sense!
Yes - please do! And as for the role of administration - your blog gave me an interesting visual. The idea of a cheerLEADER...that really is what administrators should be...leading by positive reinforcement..It's a rare basketball game where the cheerleaders are calling the plays - but they are always there to cheer on the players, and to console them and help them get back out there when things go badly..Yes - I love this image of a cheerLEADER - let's write a book with this as the focus...as soon as the kids are in bed!
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