Professional Development Minutes

René Descartes  famously states, " I think, therefore I am ".  Since I'm interested in teaching, I'm wondering how  this philosophical statement can be modified for teachers and other educators? I propose:          I learn, therefore I teach.         Any other thoughts? Share below.

Do you have grit?  When it comes to learning, Angela Lee Duckworth argues  grit is essential.   

I was having an Annie Lennox moment when I came across  this TED video. I encourage you to grab a tea, take a 20 minute break and watch it.  Andrew Solomon talks about how his struggles growing up have made him into the man he is today. Solomon says that it is through struggle and adversity that we can “Forge meaning and build identity”. He explains, “Forging meaning is about changing yourself” and “Building identity is about changing the world”.  How/what will you change today?

Birds chirping  Engines accelerating  Horns honking  Hum of traffic  passing by  Air conditioner spinning  Dogs barking Neighbour shouting Airplanes making their way  through a cloudy sky  Cacophony of sound  That used to bother me  Now I welcome  To drown the sadness Chaos inside my head: It’s the silence I dread