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Entrance Slip (Sep 11)

Despite being written decades ago in a different place, the article makes some valid points in developing my ideas about teacher inquiry. Dewey’s three attitudes of open-mindedness, responsibility, and wholeheartedness remind me that my inquiries should not only ask “what works” but also “for whom, and at what cost?” In physics, this could mean questioning why I often default to cannonballs when teaching projectile motion. What message does that choice send? A more thoughtful approach would be to draw on the sidearm “whip” shot in lacrosse, a sport with cultural significance for many First Nations. Shifting from a generic cannonball to a culturally specific example reflects open-mindedness, acknowledges responsibility for the hidden curriculum, and shows wholehearted dedication to teaching all students. It also requires me to seek out resources beyond the standard curriculum. What feels dated is the article’s framing of the reflective teacher as a lone actor resisting a uniformly trad...
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Exit Slip Oct 16

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Exit Slip 9/11

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Today’s class in the garden was definitely a change of scenery for someone like me, who usually prefers the comfort of indoors. I found a bush that looked almost exactly like the one that used to grow fruit in my old backyard—it was a bit of a nostalgic moment, so I decided to draw it for the sit spot activity. Now, I will be the first to admit that my drawing skills won’t be winning any awards anytime soon. Even though I took some drawing classes as a kid, my artistic skills never really made it past the stick figure stage.  Despite taking some drawing classes when I was little, I never got good at it. I originally avoided the charcoal (because it looked messy) and stuck with pencil. But once I started coloring in the fruit with charcoal, I have to say... it was actually really cool. It added this nice depth and contrast I did not expect. I would definitely try adding some shadows next time with it too. Also, shoutout to the bees for keeping me on high alert the entire tim...
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