Category Archives: Encouragement for hard days
Finding Inspiration in Your Building
Lately, I have been finding a wonderful source for inspiration in my school– other teachers. Do we ever look for these teachers or are we more impacted by the teachers that are less passionate? I found an inspiring teacher in … Continue reading
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Don’t Forget to Take a Break
It can be pretty easy to get intense about what we do. The reason why it is easy is because many of us have achieved a sense of what Csikszentmihalyi calls flow in our work. When I achieve flow I feel … Continue reading
Connecting with Students
A couple of times a week a student will stay after class to tell me something about themselves. I don’t ask them to do this, they just want to share with me. I’ll be honest it happens more in Middle … Continue reading
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Having Purpose in What We Do
Over the years I have observed a handful of teachers that are for real. When I am in their classrooms there is a kind of energy that is inspiring and I feel like class time is not a superficial fulfillment … Continue reading
Lomb Kató
One of the greatest DVD’s I ever saw on second language acquisition was the Krashen Seminar. It was produced by Blaine Ray in the late 90′s and on the DVD Krashen, in a very light and informative manner, outlines how … Continue reading
I am Blessed!
I have been reflecting on the journeys of other teachers. After realizing that I am only in my second year of teaching I have observed something. I am really blessed! Professionally and personally. I have a great wife and family. … Continue reading
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Krashen Lights a Fire on Reading
Every time I read Krashen or watch an excerpt of a seminar he has given, I just get so excited about the posibilities of reading and its impact on language acquisition. I keep asking, “How can we get interesting meaningful … Continue reading
Engulfed in the Tide
I have been engulfed in the tide of school lately. Has that ever happened to you before? The great thing is that a lot of cool things have been happening in class. I have countless blogs to enter, just not … Continue reading
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The Sigmoid Curve of tprs
At times I have often wondered, “How far am I in the process of learning tprs?” and “How much further do I have to go?” Well, after asking several teachers I have come to find that there are no real … Continue reading
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We Have Such an Opportunity
I have a student named “Larry.” One great thing about Larry is that he is my best actor and never fails to have enthusiasm when performing for others. However, Larry is a different kind of student and not every teacher … Continue reading
