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Reflect, Reconnect, Revitalize(Belief v. Practice)
Joan Gallagher-Bolos, December 2010
Artwork by Doug Smithenry1Friday, December 10, 2010
“Reflect, Reconnect, Revitalize”Iʼm sure that clears everything up for you...But just in case there a few lingering questions out there...
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Such as...Why is she up there? Why are we listening to her? What is she talking about again?I’d like to give you a bit of background as to why I’m here speaking to you today.
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1. Paul asked meChemistry department conversation. Invited administrators. Paul thought there was something in my talk that the faculty might find interesting...
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2) Why i said yesI love this stuff...
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3) Another reason why I said yes...Thought it would be a challenge for me...i give this as an introductory talk...challenge is in contextualizing what i love to talk about within the walls of my own school
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Got to thinking about all the conversations I’ve been a part of here at GBN over the past 16+ years...
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Seemingly disjointed conversations...Like...Schedules (block, mod, period), Hazing, Mission Statement, Technology, SIS, Construction...Recall some of the more recent conversations, including...
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Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture...
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The Did You Know Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY
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Vision of Students Todayhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY
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One of my favorite moments was when our very own principal became animated when sharing our recently delegated “failing” status.
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One of my favorite moments was when our very own principal became animated when sharing our recently delegated “failing” status.
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Last year, we were shown a picture of a path through a forest..., and asked to reflect on the GBN path. Do we agree with it? Etc.As we proceed past fall and through winter, and eagerly await spring, sometimes not only is the path forgotten, but the idea of a path is lost...
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Last year, we were shown a picture of a path through a forest..., and asked to reflect on the GBN path. Do we agree with it? Etc.As we proceed past fall and through winter, and eagerly await spring, sometimes not only is the path forgotten, but the idea of a path is lost...
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How did I resolve this challenge? Justify being here?We are all passionate about something. All of the important conversations we have are about children. I hope to provide tools that allow us all to stay true to ourselves, our craft...to help decide what conversation to have, when to have it, and with whom.
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There’s a level of trust I’ve been given, by the administration, and I thank them for that. So I must make it clear that the views expressed here are mine, and are ALWAYS changing based on life experiences. I thoroughly enjoy discussing these things, so I welcome conversation on my views at any time!
Mirror of Erised
Shows yourheart’s greatest
desire.
~Harry Potter
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I was wanting to actually leave this talk untitled...So I have a favor to ask.Even though I seem to have reconciled a few things, I’m hoping that you will recognize that the whole point of our discussion today is for you to reflect, reconnect and perhaps revitalize your own practice. Think of the Mirror of Erised...
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When giving a talk on education, Iʼm never really sure where to start...
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Usually end up by starting with the big picture...
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...and move to the details...
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RECORD FIRST...Then we can share...
What do you VALUE as an educator?
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RECORD FIRST...Then we can share...
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RECORD FIRST...Then we can share...
How will students be TRANSFORMED by their interaction with you?
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RECORD FIRST...Then we can share...
How will students be TRANSFORMED by their interaction with you?
What do you VALUE as an educator?
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RECORD FIRST...Then we can share...
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Choose your top response...Sometime today, share your response with a colleague. At lunch. Send an email. To anyone at random. No elaborate explanation needed. Just your bullet-points.
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Follow-up question...even more important...
How are your values communicatedin your teaching?
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Follow-up question...even more important...
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Choose your top response...Sometime today, share your response with a colleague. At lunch. Send an email. To anyone at random. No elaborate explanation needed. Just your bullet-points.
Student Voice
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Contacted graduated students through facebook...
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Movie showing graduated studentsʼ perspectives
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Follow-up to student thoughts...
What would your students say?
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Follow-up to student thoughts...
If we value their thoughts, do we spend the appropriate amount of
time finding out what they’re thinking?
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Follow-up to student thoughts...
Are we listening?
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Follow-up to student thoughts...
Adora Svitak
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TedTalks Look what happens when we recognize talent, provide opportunities and then get out of the way...
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Adora Svitak—What Adults Can Learn from Kidshttp://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/adora_svitak.html
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Humbling, isn’t it?
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Humbling, isn’t it?What have you learned from your
students lately?
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Poem Hurry, Hurry by Clydia ForehandFound at the bottom of this site http://www.susanohanian.org/show_commentary.php?id=289
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What role do I play in this?
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What role do I play in this?Do I help or hurt?
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What role do I play in this?Do I help or hurt?
Do I know?
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Remember when kids were excited about school?
Race to Nowhere
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Race to Nowhere trailer...http://www.racetonowhere.com/(Personally, I believe very strongly we should have a screening here...)
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Itʼs the “human being” part that stood out for me...
Happy
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Itʼs the “human being” part that stood out for me...
Happy
Motivated
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Itʼs the “human being” part that stood out for me...
Happy
Motivated
Creative
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Itʼs the “human being” part that stood out for me...
Happy
Motivated
Creative
HUMAN BEING35Friday, December 10, 2010
Itʼs the “human being” part that stood out for me...
Sir Ken Robinson
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Sir Ken Robinson—Schools Kill Creativityhttp://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
Robinson
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Sir Ken Robinson—Schools Kill Creativityhttp://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
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Passion
Talent39Friday, December 10, 2010
Paul McCartney, Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman (fine), Gillian Lynne, Julia Child, Matt Groening (gray), Ms. Hoover
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Paul McCartney, Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman (fine), Gillian Lynne, Julia Child, Matt Groening (gray), Ms. Hoover
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What do we do? What should we do?
Daniel Pink
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Daniel Pink—A video clip discussing his book, Drivehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyRu7k70Jhc&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1
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Hoped to plant the seeds of how to frame self-reflection...The following are a series of questions to guide you through your career...
What do you VALUE as an educator?
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What do you value as an educator?
How do you determine
what you value?
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How do you determine what you value?
How do you determine
what you value?
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How do you determine what you value?
Do your ACTIONS match these VALUES?
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Do your actions match these values?
What’s your
sentence?
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Whatʼs your sentence?
What role will you play in
helping others
develop their sentence?
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What role will you play in helping others develop their sentence?
What’s your element?
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Whatʼs your element?When and where does your passion meet your talent?How will/do you help others introduce their passion to their talent?
What’s your element?
When and where does your passion meet your talent?
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Whatʼs your element?When and where does your passion meet your talent?How will/do you help others introduce their passion to their talent?
What’s your element?
When and where does your passion meet your talent?
How will/do you help others introduce their passion to their talent?
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Whatʼs your element?When and where does your passion meet your talent?How will/do you help others introduce their passion to their talent?
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When we reflect on our practice, we might not see what we expect to see.But it is in these times when we grow best...
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Our position can be used as ignition to helping others find their element, awakening their genius, discovering their creativity, meeting passion with talent...
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And we need to remember that we, too, are human. And finding a balance is important.
book giveaway...
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Drive, Daniel PinkThe Element, Ken RobinsonThe Last Lecture, Randy PauschWhat the Best College Teachers Do, Ken Bain
A Special Thanks To:
Thomas Armstrong, AuthorSpiro Bolos, TeacherRyan Bretag, MentorJohn Dewey, Author
Clydia Forehand, AuthorMs. Gallagher’s Students
Sally Keith, TeacherAlfie Kohn, Author
Chris Lehmann, PresenterMaureen McDonaugh, Teacher
Deborah Meier, Author(continued...)
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The following helped me frame todayʼs discussion. I know these people personally or Iʼve been introduced to them through presentations and/or writing. Thank you all!
A Special Thanks To:
Jim Miks, TeacherRon Ritchhart, Author
Randy Pausch, ProfessorDaniel Pink, Presenter
Sir Ken Robinson, Author/PresenterWilliam Schubert, ProfessorDennis Smithenry, Teacher
Dr. Suess, AuthorAdora Svitak, Presenter
Alvin Toffler, Author(Compfight, Flickr, Google, You Tube & TedTalks, too!)
55Friday, December 10, 2010The following helped me frame todayʼs discussion. I know these people personally or Iʼve been introduced to them through presentations and/or writing. Thank you all!
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I’ve learned so much about teaching from my daughters...
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...and from my husband, without whose support I would not be able to pursue these opportunities.
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Thank You!
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By the way, the picture in the first slide is of my classroom. It is a wonderful image of part of what I value as an educator. Can you guess what that is?