Note: This was originally posted on The Avalanche of Books on August 20, 2016. Non-book-related posts are being moved from that space to EducollecTIONs in an effort to streamline both blogs.
One way to make my year better with a fruitful and positive approach was to create a mantra or theme. I am grateful for discovering the #BlogAMonth PLN. It is my intention for me to grow professionally and personally through reflection writing. I hope these type of posts become regular and beneficial to my practice and attitude. Here is the topic/prompt for August: A new year brings forth abounding NEWS. New students, new classes, new subjects, new roles, new learning and the NEWs (not to be confused with the news) keep coming, and they are personal to our own experiences. One way that I love to embrace the NEWs that lay ahead is with a mantra or theme which will help me challenge myself and frame the year. Please look at the questions below and let us know how you intend to embrace the NEWs. 1. What is your mantra for 2016-17, where does it come from, and how does it motivate/implicate you? 2. Where do you find a source of direction or inspiration for the start of the year? 3. How do you embrace NEWs? My mantra for the year is "Don't Forget to Zoom IN/OUT. Zooming IN, specifically with my students, allows me to get to know them as a person rather than as another student. When I zoom IN I can help them adapt or relate to an idea, assignment, reading, or book to something they are familiar with in their own life. In broad terms, Zooming IN also allows focus and understanding of a topic, situation, or problem, which can lead to problem solving, questions being answered, and a better workflow for me.
Zooming OUT is just as important as Zooming IN because we cannot allow ourselves to get bogged down with the nitty gritty every moment of every day. We also have to look at the big picture, and how those little, small things fit into the puzzle. Using both of these sayings will help me keep everything in perspective, and hopefully lead to a productive year. What is your mantra/theme for your 2016-17 school year?
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