We do these diversity dialogue sessions periodically during institute to help us reflect on our identities. They are technically known as “DCA: Diversity, Community, Action” (I think…?) and we usually split into groups based on what topics we’d like to discuss. Sometimes a Corps Member Advisor (CMA) leads a discussion, and sometimes it’s just another…
read more »Hey all! TeacherPop.org just interviewed me and a member of my collab for their “Burning Questions” section on the site. It should go up tomorrow at sometime. TeacherPop is really great and it’s also helping promote the idea (as I like to put it) that teachers are people too. I think people sometimes think we’re…
read more »I talked to some TFA people from the nationals office today. They came in at 8:15 am when we had one student and we were just setting up. So they sat and asked me questions about my institute experience while I sorted blocks for my math lesson. It just furthered my belief that they really…
read more »Today was rough.
read more »I’ve noticed TFA does a lot of surveys. I must get a survey in my email about once a week, asking me what I think about my CMA, my region, my TS, my ECE cohort, my placement school, etc. I think it is great to request feedback and even better if you act on the…
read more »I’m typing this as I’m riding the bus to school, so I’ll keep it brief. And because typing on an iPhone is complicating the process. Im sitting amongst my peers, my friends, and I can truly say I haven’t been happy in this kind of way before. Not only am I sitting with people…
read more »Ha, and here I was thinking it was a holiday celebrating America. Nope, just sitting here working on Lesson Plans, Management Plans, OSAT data and whatever else my WIDWATW commands of me. Happy 4th to every one!
read more »Hey Bella you commented on one of my posts: “FYI- while I understand that this LP is what is required at Institute, I just wanted you to know that it’s not sustainable in a regular classroom. I know several CMs that wish they had known that from the get-go.” Can you elaborate? I’m really interested…
read more »So this week is the beginning of the second week of teaching and my third week in training. It’s also my birthday week, and the 4th of July holiday week. I’m already looking forward to sleeping in on the morning of the 4th when the kids (and therefore the teachers) don’t have school. This week…
read more »SnowyDayComprehension Take a look at this if you’re wondering how much prep work it takes to read a story to kids.
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