“Have you ever had an "a-ha" moment you wanted to share but were afraid to because you were concerned people would laugh? That moment is trapped in a split second idea that could lead to a world of possibilities. Unfortunately, we get trapped in what's known as a downward spiral and those possibilities drift away.”
I found your last statement interesting. I never have thought of you as an individual who stands on the sidelines and watches. I think anyone who reads this book in earnest must take away something from it. I'm glad you're finding value in it.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
MACWk3Reading_Response to Jeinine Urquiza
"Love the excerpts included about the Mahler symphony and Stravinsky pieces. Better yet, the explanation behind the Mahler symphony and direct quotes of Stravinsky."
Thank you for sharing your experiences in college. I understand how difficult it is to perform in any capacity when you are paralyzed with fear. That's what growth is about able the ability to overcome in spite of your fears.
Thank you for sharing your experiences in college. I understand how difficult it is to perform in any capacity when you are paralyzed with fear. That's what growth is about able the ability to overcome in spite of your fears.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
MACWk2Reading_The Art of Possibilities: Still an Assignment?
What I must examine is why after the second week I still consider the reading of this book an assignment? I receive immense pleasure when I read it but still place it on the back burner to the measurements of progress that continue to crowd out my game of contribution, my central self, and to a lesser degree of absence, but not fully present, Rule Number 6.
What I see in myself, and others, is what the authors eloquently refer to as the prolonged period of childhood. The word prolonged explaining why these habits persist after their need or usefulness has ended. The connection between the calculating-self and childhood is perfectly clear as well as the description of this world as one of scarcity.
In this week’s reading I have discovered, greater than giving everyone, including myself, an A is answering the question, what would have to change for me to be completely fulfilled?
What I see in myself, and others, is what the authors eloquently refer to as the prolonged period of childhood. The word prolonged explaining why these habits persist after their need or usefulness has ended. The connection between the calculating-self and childhood is perfectly clear as well as the description of this world as one of scarcity.
In this week’s reading I have discovered, greater than giving everyone, including myself, an A is answering the question, what would have to change for me to be completely fulfilled?
MACWk2_Free Post
I am, without a doubt, running out of steam with this program. Oddly, in view of my concurrence with the contents of The Art of Possibilities, it is my calculating-self, amidst a world of scarcity that’s propelling, no pulling me, to the completion of this yearlong course.
I value and have found value in each courses content, almost every course director and my cohorts. I am anxious to be able to freely apply what I’ve learned to my teaching and see its effects on my students’ academic and social learning outcomes. However, the AR project stands as my final bulwark.
The AR project has always seemed subordinate to each course throughout the EMDT program. Now it takes center stage, like an orchestra conductor, prominent and silent.
I value and have found value in each courses content, almost every course director and my cohorts. I am anxious to be able to freely apply what I’ve learned to my teaching and see its effects on my students’ academic and social learning outcomes. However, the AR project stands as my final bulwark.
The AR project has always seemed subordinate to each course throughout the EMDT program. Now it takes center stage, like an orchestra conductor, prominent and silent.
MACWk2Reading_Response to Brian Cross
“The more I read this book the more I realize the significance of its title. Leading from a chair, not only eliminated my ignorance to orchestra, but it also opened my eyes to an interesting dilemma of choice.”
Brian,
I love your simple yet profound observation that “If most people actually took the time to think about the reason for their behavior or think i(t) through before it get(s) out of control, a lot of problems would be solved outside of court and jail houses.”
Imagine a world where people routinely practice rule no. 6 and think through their behavior before they act. The possibilities are limitless!
Brian,
I love your simple yet profound observation that “If most people actually took the time to think about the reason for their behavior or think i(t) through before it get(s) out of control, a lot of problems would be solved outside of court and jail houses.”
Imagine a world where people routinely practice rule no. 6 and think through their behavior before they act. The possibilities are limitless!
MACWk2Reading_Response to Abby Briggs
“I like the idea of tackling life while trying simply to make a contribution and not always having to judge yourself against a strict set of standards. Life can be so stressful, what a great frame of mind to take what you have today and do the best you can with it, then come back and do the same tomorrow”
Abby,
I too am having some difficulty transferring these wonderful practices to middle school students who are bullying other students, high as a kite, or just disrupting the learning of others because they want to. There is an A in each of them someplace and it’s a matter of finding it.
Abby,
I too am having some difficulty transferring these wonderful practices to middle school students who are bullying other students, high as a kite, or just disrupting the learning of others because they want to. There is an A in each of them someplace and it’s a matter of finding it.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
MAC Week1_Activity_Free_Choice
Crossing the “t”s and dotting the “i”s for the finalization of my AR Website is an interesting process. Looking at the 16 literature review resources I posted months ago and how (APA) I posted them, and what I had to do to update and correct them, shows me how far I’ve come.
Then, this week our professional development goals were due. Each goal is tied to student improvement. The most curious aspect was the manner in which they had to be developed which had not been previously required. Our goals had to be written based on an Action Research question. We must support our question with research and one or more of the strategies we select to support our goal must be based on what the research said about the question. Hum. Based on an Action Research question, what goal should I choose?
Oh, this degree is starting to pay off!
Then, this week our professional development goals were due. Each goal is tied to student improvement. The most curious aspect was the manner in which they had to be developed which had not been previously required. Our goals had to be written based on an Action Research question. We must support our question with research and one or more of the strategies we select to support our goal must be based on what the research said about the question. Hum. Based on an Action Research question, what goal should I choose?
Oh, this degree is starting to pay off!
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