...I want to share an idea that found its way to my Google Reader this morning. Some people think that an idea is the most dangerous parasite in the world ;) - this one surely is contagious and may bring change and open dialogue, so it might be risky if you don't know how to deal with those things. BUT!! It may help you with tapping into what your students want/need/care about in a safe way - they may be seen writing it, but once the message is written it stands alone. I'm going on about something and you don't even know what it is, so without further ado:
You can change a classroom, seating order, the content of a lesson, the colour of a corridor or door, make plans of virtually any kind, ask and share whatever comes to your mind. "When I'm trying to learn a subject that's difficult..." may lead to a discussion about how they learn, how they feel about learning and tips on how to learn better. They can learn from each other.
I'm going to make a class of mine occupy a wall like this because I want to help them own their classroom - there are blank walls, old posters and so much wasted space which could be taken over by their own imagination.
So, after I'm done with this post, I'm going to spread the idea and hopefully it'll catch on. What about you? ;)
Over&out,
Dora
Dear Dora,
ReplyDeleteBefore I die I want to thank G for the wonderful people I have never met, though never seen in real life. Dora, you are one of them.
Before I die I want to go out and meet YOU in real life, just because I need you, just because you have helped me through tough times, just because I need to hug you, just because I have learnt from you, just because I share laughter with you. YOU means many, and I know that you know I am talking to you
Dora, will you please publish my Before I die, somewhere on your wall (without my name will be fine) This reminds me of the time I visited the Wall (Kotel) in Israel.
Thanks for this moment
Thank you Debbie so much!!!! :))) When it's all up on the wall I'll send a photo. :))))
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