Tag Archives: adult learning

Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Common Core Roll Out

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I wrote this over a year ago and it was finally published by the Phi Delta Kappan Educational journal in their online Common Core support journal. I’ve just entered a 5th grade classroom with two site-based Academic Coaches. We are doing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Learning | Tagged adult learning, CCSS, change, coaching, education, focus, PLC | 4 Comments

Two Years Down, One to Go!

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

A year ago I wrote a post about surviving the first year of my three-year doctoral program. After rereading that post, so many of my initial lessons still ring true. However, I have some new thoughts to add, now that … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctoral Journey | Tagged adult learning, Book Club, CCSS, integrity, research, Writing, year two | 6 Comments

[Abecedary of Reflection] Listening

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

L: Listening Flickr photo by Ky Olsen used under creative commons license. The more I read on coaching and leading, the more I reflect on the importance of listening. Listening is an art. An art that requires active participation … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning | Tagged abecedary, adult learning, coaching, Knight, leadership, listening, reflection, trust | 2 Comments

What I’m Reading (Volume 3)

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I love reading. I also love writing. I enjoy discussing what I read with friends and colleagues. I am not so much a fan of reading 50 page research articles for the purpose of doctoral research. Sometimes it is fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning | Tagged adult learning, Book Club, books, doctoral journey, PD, PLC, reading, reflection | 5 Comments

Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 3

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

This is my leadership and learning spin on a popular post (here and here). Volume One can be found here with Volume two nearby. Things I’m Loving Right Now: Math Work: I never thought I would ever type those words on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning | Tagged adult learning, ASCD, Book Club, books, CCSS, math, PD, reading, things i'm loving Friday | 5 Comments

[Abecedary of Reflection] Knowledge

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

[Abecedary of Reflection] K: Knowledge How do you acquire knowledge? Do you know what kind of a learner you are? Do you learn best by listening, viewing, reading, or writing? When it comes to knowledge, do you have a growth mindset … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning | Tagged abecedary, adult learning, culture, failure, growth mindset, knowledge | 2 Comments

ASCD by the tweets

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

It’s been a week since I attended the ASCD national conference in Los Angeles. I haven’t had a spare moment to write any deep reflections on what I heard, so I thought I would recap some of my favorite moments … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning | Tagged adult learning, ambivert, ASCD, equity, google, introvert, PD, poverty, social justice, twitter | 6 Comments

Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 2

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

This is my leadership and learning spin on a popular post (here and here). Volume One can be found here. Things I’m Loving Right Now: Protocols: I have been using pre-made and self-developed protocols for looking at student work, designing learning tasks, … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Learning | Tagged adult learning, blogging, books, CCSS, PD, protocols, reading, things i'm loving Friday | 8 Comments

[Abecedary of Reflection] Instinct

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I: Instinct I believe that so much of leadership is about instinct. Good leaders must be proactive and visionary, but prepared to react effectively and efficiently in emergencies and crises. So many of these traits cannot be taught in an … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Loving Friday

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Many of the healthy living bloggers I follow often post weekly editions of things they are loving. You can see examples of their posts here and here. I thought I would try it out, with a leadership and learning spin … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged adult learning, Aguilar, blogging, calendar, Outlook, PD, reading, resources, things i'm loving Friday, time management, Writing | 10 Comments