On the challenges of delivering content or processes better: ©Leslie Owen Wilson Excellent teachers continue to use self-reflection as an excellent way to determine what practices are not working and which ones are working. Here are some suggestions and questions for both professional self-reflection, and as conversation starters with peers and others. On instructional design: … [Read more…]
In times of corruption to nurture is a revolutionary act. George Wolfe A return to caring and civility–Remembering lessons learned from Mr. Rogers. © Leslie Owen Wilson Contexts: It was the mid-summer of 2018 and in the swelter of the unbearable central Texas heat I found myself in a bit of a downward funk. … [Read more…]
Why are exceptional teachers so important? Because, literally, they are “keepers of the future!” ©Leslie Owen Wilson. Ed. D. Teachers as keepers of the future – what does that title mean? I have long thought of exceptional teachers as “keepers of the future.” If we think about it, all teachers affect the future to some extent, whether in positive … [Read more…]
©Leslie Owen Wilson Can we teach creativity? This is a very complicated question. Certainly I think humans can support one another’s journeys into the realms of creativity, but supporters cannot do the heavy lifting . . . Leslie “but can you really teach creativity?” That is the question. I was at a professional development conference … [Read more…]
Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens. – Carl Jung Napping and Productivity – Edison had the right idea: ©Leslie Owen Wilson Now that I am retired I can indulge in a nap. Surprisingly, or maybe not, I find that some of my best dreaming comes from a brief siesta. Before those of you … [Read more…]