Here is a text I received from a parent of one if my students after our student-parent-teacher conference. Hard to not be encouraged. Maybe I will do as she suggested and finish the book I began awhile ago. "As parents we need to empower our teachers...as they empower our children. I love that you are innovative in how you are teaching. The skills you are teaching go beyond the classroom and affect how a child will make choices in their lives. As their confidence in their ability to challenge things and think outside the box, increases they begin to define their values and whats important to them. You are teaching them to be accountable. Bravo I say...you get it! we feel very fortunate that our child gets to spend some time with you. I told him on the way home to try to take advantage of the fact that he can feel more comfortable to ask questions and maybe try new things because you will help support him. Thanks again and let us know if there is something we can be doing to assist you. Its a real pleasure to see your passion today! Thanks again and enjoy your day."
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CategoriesJames KlassenI am a teacher. I have held various teaching positions, mostly in Abbotsford, BC, Canada, since 1987. I believe that teachers have the opportunity to inspire deep and meaningful learning and that all learners create their knowledge in ways that are connected to their interests and within their social context. I have observed many waves of educational "reform" come and go and remain hopeful that schools will be transformed into places where all learners desire to be creators and consumers of knowledge and that, together, each member of this community will become prepared to face their world in both skills and attitudes. |