I thought “if I can’t feel supported in decolonizing a 10 min lesson that is ABOUT imploring Indigenous pedagogy, why are we including it in this class and how would be actually decolonize this institution?”
Syllabus and Lesson Plan Reflections
The syllabus is mostly content-focused, and I was “let down” by this because of the irony of a course for educators not including learning-focused elements.
University Teaching: Theory and Practice – Reflection
sharing these goals with instructors gave me some sense of “going public” with my learning journey, my intentions, and my interests. Making these things clear to my instructors will help them to be responsive to my interests, but also helped me to feel committed my goals since I shared them with others.
Music in Early Education and Care: A Call to Find Our Voices and Reimagine Music Within Pedagogy
None of these responses satisfied me. I envision something different: Investment in music. Music studios. Sound exploration materials that are accessible to children at all times. Musical instruments that are both real and designed for children. Opportunities to play with sound the same way we play with other learning materials.
Spoon Theory (Extended)
Cognitive dysfunction was a fog that disoriented me and disconnected me from reality indefinitely. I understand that not many people return from this place with grace, and not many people reach stable recovery. I am so fortunate. And therefore, the things I am grateful for are likely different than what most people are grateful for. That’s why I am protective of, and selective with, my energy.
Strengths and Values
There was something romantic about suffering and working together, and that kept us warmer than any fire, wine, or down-filled sleeping bag. Being able to finally show up as my authentic self and experience life clearly through that identity was novel and relieving.
Moved by Meaning; Keeping the Romance Alive
“We were so in love with each other”.
The Journey(s)
Thinking back over the past 10 years, I have changed in very fundamental ways (who hasn’t?). But seriously. And I use the ‘changed’ intentionally – it was as if I evolved and morphed into different identities and sampled different lifestyles. Over time I’ve been many versions of myself.
Why a blog?
Emerging on my third decade, however, I realized that many of my thoughts and hobbies were related, and sharing them together might make sense.
ECE Career Choice Discussions During the Holidays
I do not believe there is such thing as an over-qualified educator. I’m today’s world, educators do more than just “teach” and ECEs do far more than provide supervision while parents work.
Playful Pedagogies 