I am thrilled about my journey into the teaching profession. Leaving Education Camp Langley makes me excited, humbled and moved from the dialogue in every conversation, that I either observed or participated in. I love how the topics are buzz worthy and intriguing. It is exciting as a student teacher, how welcomed we are in the education community. The fact that teachers are taking the time to meet on a Saturday for a professional development day is impressing.
The quote that stuck with me the most as I left education camp is “be kind to one another,” this quote was mentioned in the New Curriculum Going Deeper into the Competencies discussion. Change itself is never easy for anyone. However, as a community of learners we need to support each other. Change begins with you. As I reflect on my very first professional development day at Clayton Elementary School, I think back to when we spent the time to dive a little deeper into the competencies. We broke off into small groups and together looked at the core competencies. The fact that our administration organized a professional development for the community of teachers at Clayton, to spend time discussing competencies, allowed for conversations to ignite. Although, change might be scary, as life-long learners change can be powerful. Not only for ourselves but the village; students, parents, teachers and administrators. In fact, most, if not all of the core competencies are already being done in the classroom.
All in all, we must be supportive and kind to one another. Collaborating, discussing and reflecting can be powerful tools to support each other. Be Kind.
Thank you to the amazing #think35 team for putting together Education Camp Langley. I will be back next year!
The quote that stuck with me the most as I left education camp is “be kind to one another,” this quote was mentioned in the New Curriculum Going Deeper into the Competencies discussion. Change itself is never easy for anyone. However, as a community of learners we need to support each other. Change begins with you. As I reflect on my very first professional development day at Clayton Elementary School, I think back to when we spent the time to dive a little deeper into the competencies. We broke off into small groups and together looked at the core competencies. The fact that our administration organized a professional development for the community of teachers at Clayton, to spend time discussing competencies, allowed for conversations to ignite. Although, change might be scary, as life-long learners change can be powerful. Not only for ourselves but the village; students, parents, teachers and administrators. In fact, most, if not all of the core competencies are already being done in the classroom.
All in all, we must be supportive and kind to one another. Collaborating, discussing and reflecting can be powerful tools to support each other. Be Kind.
Thank you to the amazing #think35 team for putting together Education Camp Langley. I will be back next year!