Purposeful Shifts: From Lecture to Instructional Conversation

This post is the first in a series I’m dubbing “Purposeful Shifts.” Part of my personal teaching philosophy, as it is for many teachers, is acknowledging that I am as responsible for personal/professional growth as my students. In other words, I am a learner, too. In line with this and trusting my professional gut, I

For Every Student, Quality Bathmats

An analogy, in scenarios, if you’ll have it: Scenario A: Imagine stepping out of your shower, clean and fresh in your skivvies, onto a slick tile floor. Your goal, cross to the door to dress yourself. What’s likely to happen? If you are perpetually unbalanced and prone to accidents (like me), a slip and an