Jul
24
Change
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | July 24, 2013 | 2 Comments
The movie, Freedom Writers, has a main character who resembles many of us new teachers coming out of this new program. We are idealistic, creative, and bold. We also do not have the experience, nor seniority, as other teachers. This teacher overcomes her struggles with her students in their inner-city high school by creating a […]
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. […]
Mar
26
the joy of collaboration
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | March 26, 2013 | Leave a Comment
For the past four nights I have been sleeping only a little, staying up late completing assignments and preparation. Two nights ago I was up for hours laying awake in bed planning on how to assess and differentiate teaching to my practicum students. I could not let my mind stop thinking about how to plan […]