{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"25516513","dateCreated":"1278162010","smartDate":"Jul 3, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"amandafritz","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amandafritz","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edrs698.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/25516513"},"dateDigested":1532287669,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Article and Video Response","description":"I read all of the articles but the one that stood out the most for me was the one titled "How Can I Introduce Reflective Practice Into My Teaching?". I agree that self assessment can be used to facilitate both a process of learning and an assessment product. One of the most common recommendation that was made in the articles was to keep a journal detailing lessons that are taught. Even though it was a requirement to keep a journal during student teaching, I found it was very useful. What helped the most was to organize it as a two column entry. One side was for the positive things that happened in the lesson and on the other side I wrote about things that needed improvement or things that I would not use again. I thought this method was useful because I had a balance of both good and bad.
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\nI think that the problem based learning is an interesting approach to discipline. PBL starts with a problem and requires the student to research, select, analyse and apply information and theories to solve it. I think that this can be tailored to elementary students.
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\nI was impartial to the 50's Youtube clip. I felt that a majority of the clip was just asking questions without giving any answers. Teaching any grade level for 2 hours straight would be a difficult task in itself. No matter how old the student is, it is easy to lose interest fast. If I had to teach a class for two hours, I would break it up so that a new topic would be introduced while moving to another position in the room(within 20 min intrevals).
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\nAmanda","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"25514473","dateCreated":"1278130694","smartDate":"Jul 2, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"wjheather","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/wjheather","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1278127336\/wjheather-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edrs698.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/25514473"},"dateDigested":1532287669,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Articles and youtube videos","description":"The 50's style video was hokey, but a good message.
\nAfter so much reflecting on reflection in teaching it is ever so obvious how important it is to do while in the moment - RIA. Reviewing my lesson plans from last year and trying to modify them for the coming year is difficult without detailed reflective notes.
\nThe last article listed seemed like more of an interactive guide on reflection - a practical model of sorts. It was much less informative, but some may find the format a good fit.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"25516553","body":"Hi Heather,
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\nI agree that having reflective notes for lessons would be beneficial to have for the following school year. I think that it is also important to mix things up and try new things. After all each group of students is different from the other and a single plan may not work for everyone.
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\nWhat were the positive and negative things about the article that you thought?","dateCreated":"1278162791","smartDate":"Jul 3, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"amandafritz","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amandafritz","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"25505971","dateCreated":"1278085298","smartDate":"Jul 2, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"lineb169","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/lineb169","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edrs698.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/25505971"},"dateDigested":1532287670,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"repsonses","description":"Article:
\nI read the article by Joan Ferraro entitled "Reflective Practice and Professional Development". The article contained on of the most clearly articulated definitions of reflection that I have seen, "thoughtfully considering one's own experiences and applying knowledge to practice while being coached by professionals in the discipline." The mentoring component is so important and I hope my district embraces it. One interesting criticism that the article presents about formalized reflection is that it creates a "reflection on demand" mentality which forces reflection rather than letting it occur naturally. Personally, I believe most teachers (not all) reflect regularly and naturally, but consciously undertaking determined reflection with a purpose can be a valuable tool. I also like that the article points out that the reflective process is not just for new teachers but should be a regular strategy for pre-service and in-service teachers. One of the things I like about this profession is that it allows for, and really requires, constant personal and professional growth. Most importantly, the article points out that the main purpose of reflection should remain creating greater effectiveness, relating reflection to student learning, and actually putting into practice things that were discovered through the reflective process.
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\nVideo:
\nI watched the video "Cycle of Reflection" by Jason Ford. This was a hilarious video. If my classmates did not watch this one you guys should - you will laugh. It presents an ineffective teacher with a classroom full of bored students. The teacher is presented with the idea that it may not be the students problem but, rather, might just be he that is the cause of the problems. On the serious side, the video does examine the cycle of reflection:
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\nThe video directs teachers to ask themselves what happened and why and to think deliberately and carefully about the classroom situations they encounter. We should all be doing this regularly to improve ourselves.
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\nPat","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"25516695","body":"Hi Pat!
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\nI agree that the reflection process should be be for all teachers, new and veteran. We reflect to grow as educators and individuals. We should always strive to provide the most effective teaching for student learning. If we don't reflect upon our teaching, I think we would get burned out making the same mistakes over and over again, not to mention it would be a disservice to the students.
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\nI watched the Cycle of Reflection too. I felt that the most important part of the video (the cycle of reflection) was rushed at the very end. However, it was amusing.
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\n-Amanda","dateCreated":"1278164412","smartDate":"Jul 3, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"amandafritz","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amandafritz","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"25483623","dateCreated":"1277950453","smartDate":"Jun 30, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"HeatherSmithTeacher","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/HeatherSmithTeacher","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edrs698.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/25483623"},"dateDigested":1532287670,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Response to Jennifers to Post","description":"Jennifer,
\nYour statement, "Sometimes thinking we know what we need to do, or reflect on can actually get in the way of breakthrough thoughts or actions." intrigued me. Could you offer an example to clarify your statement? Are you saying that sometimes it is equally important to act before reflecting or thinking? I am sure we all do that and breakthroughs often happen we when are least reflective, or at the very least use "rapid refection." Interesting thoughts because its really got me thinking about specific teaching scenarios in which this has taken place (having a breakthrough, I mean!)
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\nThanks,
\nHeather Smith","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"25483673","body":"Sorry. Did not realize that we could respond directly to the post! Now I don't know if I can edit...Sorry
\nHeather Smith","dateCreated":"1277950657","smartDate":"Jun 30, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"HeatherSmithTeacher","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/HeatherSmithTeacher","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"25482749","dateCreated":"1277947286","smartDate":"Jun 30, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"HeatherSmithTeacher","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/HeatherSmithTeacher","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edrs698.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/25482749"},"dateDigested":1532287670,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"article and video response","description":"Hi
\nI read all of the articles, but am responding to the 2nd article in particular. The article itself was written for law students and discussed how to inntegrate more reflection (on behalf of the students) into teaching and teaching strategies (in general.)
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\nThe article focuses on the importance of student self reflection strategies and purposes as well as peer reflection.
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\n"Self assessment involves two clear stages: a) the identification (and learner understanding) of standards and criteria, and b) the making of one's own judgements against those criteria. This two part process necessarily involves students reflecting on their own learning. "
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\nEven though we have been focusing on our own reflective processes, I found this article interesting because I believe teaching reflection to students is equally important. I also like to think of refelction in terms of modeling and teaching the student about reflection through my own reflective practices.
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\n"Students need to discover for themsleves what they know and don't know and make their own connections if these processes (self reflection and peer reflection) are to support reflection." After reading this, I thought what an interesting and simple way to look at reflection. What do I know, what don't I know and what do I want to know is important to consider.
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\nIn regards to the videos, I appreciated the content (although eloborate for the format)of the second video but preferred the format of the 1st video. It was funny to "see" some of the content of what we have been learning in such a way!
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\nThanks,
\nHeather Smith","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"25491539","body":"Two of the paragraphs that Heather wrote really "spoke" to me.
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\nFirst: "Even though we have been focusing on our own reflective processes, I found this article interesting because I believe teaching reflection to students is equally important. I also like to think of reflection in terms of modeling and teaching the student about reflection through my own reflective practices." So true. I had not thought of modeling my reflective practices, but it makes sense, and is one more way to teach students how to think more deeply.
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\nThat leads on to the second paragraph that I loved:
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\n"After reading this, I thought what an interesting and simple way to look at reflection. What do I know, what don't I know and what do I want to know is important to consider." Heather summed up the point beautifully, and I will take that simple sentence with me, to aid my self reflection. Thanks!
\nMeg","dateCreated":"1278000616","smartDate":"Jul 1, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"nutmeg07","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/nutmeg07","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"25496103","body":"Teaching kids to reflect is very important, a good last step to cement learning","dateCreated":"1278021653","smartDate":"Jul 1, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"asaylor","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/asaylor","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1202793136\/asaylor-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"25505995","body":"I agree Heather. Once we learn or master a new skill passing the skill on to our students is important. Also, teaching anything increases our own knowledge of the topic so teaching reflection would make us better reflectors ourselves.","dateCreated":"1278085467","smartDate":"Jul 2, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"lineb169","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/lineb169","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"25445601","dateCreated":"1277774764","smartDate":"Jun 28, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Jennifer.Ferguson1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Jennifer.Ferguson1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edrs698.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/25445601"},"dateDigested":1532287670,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Article 1 \/Video 2 Responses","description":"I read the first article and found that it contained practical reminders for actions that I agree are helpful. My reflection to myself is why don't I always take the action I know is most helpful? For example, video taping a lesson. I have not done this to date, but I do believe 100% that I will learn so much from the exercise that will help me reflect on how to improve my teaching. So many articles and classes have filled me up with ideas, and now most of them are reminders to go and do, not just to reflect. Writing in a journal is another action that tends to be difficult to me. I feel like I get a lot more productive reflecting done when I can have a conversation and get instant feedback. This article highlights that BOTH are important. I find it similar to the protocols we use during our class discussions where feedback is given and no response can be verbalized by the presenter at that time so they can take notes and reflect on what was received first. Sometimes thinking we know what we need to do, or reflect on can actually get in the way of breakthrough thoughts or actions. I think this article was making it clear that a variety of reflection methods are important and that the most important is that it be SYSTEMATIC in order to avoid our tendancy to gravitate only towards the ones we are most comfortable with.
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\nThe video presentation I found less useful and left me with questions about the intended message. The author made a correlation to the literature but left me wanting more.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"25448005","body":"Good point about writing reflections versus talking reflections. I also have trouble with the "Dear Diary" method of reflection and feel I get more out of personal discussions with others. This class showed the importance of both. I liked talking first and then writing second. It gave me a chance to really think and ponder about things.","dateCreated":"1277784962","smartDate":"Jun 28, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"T.Painter","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/T.Painter","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"25514589","body":"I never did video tape a lesson of myself either. It is too intimidating a task for me. I had to record each of the videostream slides over and over, some around ten to fifteen times. I relate to your comment about gravitating to comfortable methods. This class has definitely helped me break into some foreign areas for reflection as well as for teaching.
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\nAlso, I agree with your evaluation of the first video. It was laid out like a comparison, and then concluded that each reflective method would be useful in different situations. It seemed a bit superficial - like a deeper analysis with concrete examples would have made it more polished.","dateCreated":"1278131728","smartDate":"Jul 2, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"wjheather","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/wjheather","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1278127336\/wjheather-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"25426923","dateCreated":"1277672409","smartDate":"Jun 27, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"nutmeg07","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/nutmeg07","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edrs698.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/25426923"},"dateDigested":1532287671,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Response to Tiffany ","description":"I really liked that you pulled out the following information:
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\nThe article recommended following four steps: Think, Talk, Read, and Ask. Think about how things are going, talk to others about it (including students), read information that might be related, and ask for input from others.
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\nThat is a simple formula to remember, and seems to be great advice. I will keep that as a reminder of how to help myself stay reflective.
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\nThanks for pointing this out, Tiffany!","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"25424251","dateCreated":"1277651534","smartDate":"Jun 27, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"T.Painter","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/T.Painter","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edrs698.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/25424251"},"dateDigested":1532287671,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"REsponse to Meg","description":"I think Meg was absolutley correct when she talked about how important a mentor will be. This person not only can help guide us as new teachers, but also be someone to bounce ideas off of. Sometimes I think I have thought of everything when someone points out a missing step. A mentor will be crucial.
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\nI also found my peers at Regis to be helpful. I have learned just as much from them as the text books. Creativity is best live.
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\nGood job Meg.
\nTiffany","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"25424247","dateCreated":"1277651484","smartDate":"Jun 27, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"T.Painter","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/T.Painter","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edrs698.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/25424247"},"dateDigested":1532287671,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"thoughts about article and video","description":"I looked at all of the articles, but I liked the first one the best. Some thing that stood out for me was the idea of reflective teaching being like professional development that begins in our classrooms. This seems obvious. All of the extra training and learning new techniques is pointless if we don't take the time to think about how our actions are impacting our students. The first place to develop is in the classroom.
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\nThe article recommended following four steps: Think, Talk, Read, and Ask. Think about how things are going, talk to others about it (including students), read information that might be related, and ask for input from others.
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\nI thought this article summed up what we have been discussing in class.
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\nI highly recommend watching the second video. There is a part two as well. It was shot as a spoof of Leave it to Beaver type television. It also, clearly outlined the steps for reflective teaching. It refered to it as the cycle of reflection. I only wish I was that creative.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"25445655","body":"I will have to go check out the second video. I thought that was the one I watched but I must have viewed the first one.
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\nI agree that I liked the first article best and your point about some of it seeming "obvious" is very much what I thought as well; however the author makes it clear that the process needs to be systematic and intentional. I agree it aligns nicely with some of our class discussions.","dateCreated":"1277775007","smartDate":"Jun 28, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Jennifer.Ferguson1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Jennifer.Ferguson1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"25496127","body":"glad you liked the video","dateCreated":"1278021807","smartDate":"Jul 1, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"asaylor","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/asaylor","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1202793136\/asaylor-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"25375499","dateCreated":"1277347265","smartDate":"Jun 23, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"nutmeg07","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/nutmeg07","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/edrs698.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/25375499"},"dateDigested":1532287671,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Response to article and video from Meg","description":"I read the fourth article:
\nAuthor: Ferraro, Joan M.
\nReflective Practice and Professional Development. ERIC Digest.
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\nAn important point made by Ferraro, in reflecting on Shon\u2019s ideas, is that reflection involves thinking about one\u2019s own experiences and using what one learns from that in their practice, BUT ALSO includes being mentored by successful practitioners. It is important to find a mentor, and I want to find one to work with at whatever school I teach.
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\nAlthough coaching and peer involvement, elements of reflective teaching, are most often seen at the pre-service level, I think they will be very important when I am teaching, and most especially in the first few years. I have developed relationships with many fellow master\u2019s students, and have found sharing ideas and confusions to be a fantastic way to grow and learn, as well as to strengthen bonds. I am sure it will be important for me to have a peer group while I am teaching, and to share how successful (or not!) I have been at putting theories into practice, or changing a class culture. The article does show how research supports the idea that on-going mentoring and peer coaching is an effective form of professional development.
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\nSeveral of the suggestions for helping pre-service teachers to learn to be reflective are already in place at Regis, such as reflective writing and creating portfolios.
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\nAs quoted from Ferraro, paragraph 14, \u201cThe primary benefit of reflective practice for teachers is a deeper understanding of their own teaching style and ultimately, greater effectiveness as a teacher.\u201d Regis has helped me to become reflective, both IN ACTION (during teaching), and ON ACTION (before and after teaching). Since research supports that effective practice is linked to inquiry, reflection, and continuous professional growth, I want to make sure I continue to reflect frequently, and to use these self-inquiry skills to become a better teacher.
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\nI watched the first Youtube video.
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\nI thought it was well done, and presented two types of reflection on practice well. However, I wished that I could have read the response to her post, that she said she found most helpful. I also wanted to read what she had posted, so that I could better understand her personal questions and interaction with the theories she was presenting.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"25445677","body":"Nicely said Me! You have a way with words and support your ideas with the text. Can I be more like you when I grow up?","dateCreated":"1277775181","smartDate":"Jun 28, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Jennifer.Ferguson1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Jennifer.Ferguson1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"25448033","body":"I second that.","dateCreated":"1277785072","smartDate":"Jun 28, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"T.Painter","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/T.Painter","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"25483769","body":"Why do you think collaboration and mentoring often all but stops after the "mentoring program" many districts have for new teachers? I think it is also important, as Meg has pointed out, that we learn so much from our fellow teachers and but should also continue to seek out this mentoring\/collaboration from other teachers that our NOT in our grade level of teaching. I have often learned the most from the teachers in grades lower and higher, not only because many strategies can be modified and used in various grade levels but because it is important to understand the standards and learning objectives of the students coming into your grade and what they need to know and are learning in the next grade.
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\nHeather Smith","dateCreated":"1277951027","smartDate":"Jun 30, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"HeatherSmithTeacher","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/HeatherSmithTeacher","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"25491593","body":"Shucks, you guys are embarrassing me! I just like to write, and have been writing for an EXTREMELY long time. Thanks.
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\nHeather made a great point about learning from teachers from different grades. Absolutely relevant, and very important to remember. Thanks. Also, I'm not really sure why mentoring often stops after the first couple of years of teaching, but I want to keep finding mentors -- and keep all of the wonderful colleagues I have met during my master's classes! I learn so much from all of you!!!","dateCreated":"1278000900","smartDate":"Jul 1, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"nutmeg07","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/nutmeg07","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"25496089","body":"Mentoring is important for big things but also all the little things like how to keep all the paperwork straight..","dateCreated":"1278021598","smartDate":"Jul 1, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"asaylor","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/asaylor","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1202793136\/asaylor-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]}],"more":false},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}