What issue, topic, trend, or aspect of teaching are you passionate about and how does that passion manifest itself in your teaching practice?
Right now, the issue I am most passionate about is the challenge of finding balance in my own life. Like most adults, am challenged daily to balance work, home, continuing education, family, personal time, etc. Students, too, are challenged to balance their lives. Especially in our district in Los Altos, students not only have immense pressure from parents to succeed academically, they also have sports, music, and other extra-curricular activities. Often they feel that it is too much for them.
From a students' point of view, is that message overt, state, and actively discussed or is it more of a 'behind the scenes' and subtle?
During the school year we try to eliminate as much homework as possible and very rarely give any on the weekends. Last year I did not overtly state the reason, but this year I would like to. It is important that students know I understand what they are going through and am trying to work with them. That said, the importance of homework assignments I do give should be apparent to my students.
What images could you create or find that could be useful to convey your message? (Begin using your camera to take and edit pictures and short video sequences that you will use in your digital movie.
Pictures that show or represent balance: tight rope, cheerleader pyramid, handstand, etc.
Write some lines of script (voice-over or interview) that might be useful.
school-home
work-play
friends-family
short-long term goals/rewards
individual-group
virtual-real life
technology-human interaction
achievement
enjoyment
commitment
teamwork/communication
self-knowledge
What music could you find that would enhance your message.
"Upside Down" by Jack Johnson
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