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[Abecedary of Reflection] Metacognition

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

M: Metacognition Metacognition- thinking about one’s own thinking “Thinking about one’s own thinking improves performance and the ability to work independently. The ability to stand back and observe one’s own though process is an important skill of effective learners.” – … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Journaling

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

J: Journaling This entire abecedary of reflection is 100% about journaling. I must first credit a professor, Dr. Ian Pumpian, with the big idea. In our first class, in the first semester of my doctoral program,  Dr. Pumpian encouraged all … Continue reading →

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Social Justice Leadership

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I am in the fifth semester of my doctoral program. I just completed a course that I believe every educator in America should take. This course should be in every teacher preparation program, every educational masters’ program, every administrative preparation … Continue reading →

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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 →

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[Mentor Text Monday] This is Not My Hat

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Today I would like to discuss a mentor text idea using the incredibly creative This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen. First of all, if you have not yet read this book, go read it immediately! It is one … Continue reading →

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[Mentor Text Monday] The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

For my next installment of Mentor Text Monday I would like to share how I would use The Mysteries of Harris Burdick as a mentor text. This book, by Chris Van Allsburg, is actually a picture book with phenomenal pictures … Continue reading →

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What I’m reading these days (Volume 2)

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

As a full-time educational leader and a full-time doctoral student, sometimes I feel like all I do is read. Way back during my first semester of the doctoral program (which feels like it was 100 years ago!) I took time … Continue reading →

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[Mentor Text Monday] Divergent Dashes

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Inspired by my friend and colleague Barb, I plan to post regular editions of Mentor Text Monday. I began reading Divergent, by Veronica Roth, at the same time I observed a 6th grade teacher helping her students learn about the … Continue reading →

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