I write about Teaching & My Life Long Learning Journey | Founding Math Department Head @billhogarthSS | From Electrical Engineering to 16+ Yrs as a HS Teacher
Toronto, Canada
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When facing adversity,
One typical emotional trap is...
Deflation.
It starts with a string of victories.
Then an unexpected setback.
Followed by disappointment.
I see my students' overconfidence,
to the abrupt shift to failure,
and some experience an identity crisis.
I have watched myself (and the education system as a whole) become overly focused on students' emotions which has led to:
Reduced Student Responsibility
By consistently catering to students' emotion...
I remember feeling prideful of my busy calendar.
I equated a packed agenda with success.
Wow, was I ever wrong.
Watching Inside Out 2 had me squirming in my seat as I watched teen awkwardness.
I managed to stop squirming once I told myself that
It's just something that all teens go through...
And if students ask me for help...
Andrew Shin | Mindfulness in Mathematics retweeted
If you’re reading this, it means I have died. But do not cry for me. I have lived my life on my own terms, the way I have wanted to. I joined X because I needed an outlet, what I got was so much more. You made me feel validated in my feelings and much less alone. Thank you ❤️
I wonder how student time is spent these days?
I really wonder what their ratio is:
(checking marks on apps + talking about marks)
VS.
(doing work + thinking about academic concepts)
Instead of traditional math tests,
I'm interviewing students' math.
During one particular interview,
The students' watch buzzed.
They stopped their thought process,
And checked their watch.
Their inability to say "no" to a notification,
Is a sign of their ability to focus.
A fantastic idea.
teapaw.org/ValKatayev/status/1793…
Inspiring.
I can't imagine how much work everyone puts in.
And the depth to which these students attain in their science fair project.
youtube.com/watch?v=KNZstIT0…
Last year, I received a wake-up call:
A diagnosis of prediabetes.
I realized I wasn't navigating these waters alone.
1 in 3 American adults are on the same path.
This diagnosis became an unexpected catalyst for change.
It presented a challenge with clear solutions:
...diabetes but also extending to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular issues.
Sharing this experience isn’t about medical advice... it’s illustrating how intertwined our personal habits are with our professional output.