May
12
The journey
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | May 12, 2013 | Leave a Comment
I think we all put our boats out on a current, set our little sails, and when we hit something that impassions us, and our little boat begins to go there, the wind whistles through our hair, and we know we’re onto something… You become alive as you’re doing it, and you begin to develop […]
May
5
Steep learning curve
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | May 5, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Ideally, I envision a school that has bulletins that display work that students have selected to display. I hear students asking questions, and I feel that there is transparency in the classroom so students feel that they are in charge of their own learning rather than the teacher dictating the content. […]
Apr
1
Preparation
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | April 1, 2013 | Leave a Comment
The science lesson before spring break, I planted marigolds and nasturtium flowers with my grade 2/3 class. I tended them over spring break and was excited to bring them into the classroom for the students to measure and observe their plant growth. Tonight, the night before practicum begins, I come home to find them all […]