Jun
14
collaboration
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | June 14, 2013 | 1 Comment
There is power in creating a learning space where everyone’s strengths and learning needs are not only addressed but valued. It is a skill that we must teach our children; as a working adult, and a teacher, I realize the potential of being part of a team where we use our different experiences and skills […]
Jun
6
Sharing our learning
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | June 6, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Teaching sometimes feels like an all-consuming task because I am planning and preparing alone. Though there are many opportunities to collaborate, most of the time I make most decisions for my class because I know them best. It is very exciting, then, when it is time to share our learning with other people in our […]
May
22
Developing Inquiring Minds
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | May 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Tomorrow our class is taking a class field trip to Water #10, which is an art sculpture near Aberdeen Station on River Road. We will be exploring what “Interdependence” feels and looks like, through our unit study on Plants and Growth. (photo from VB Learn) “The idea is for the teacher to ask more questions […]