I am reading the book, *Teaching with Intention* by Debbie Miller and it is turning out to be a great companion text to the book, *To Understand*. I feel a little better about my own less than perfect performance after reading, "So intently was I listening *for* thinking that mirrored my own that I'd forgotten the importance of listening *to* what kids have to say. I barely heard them because I was so determined to lead them to my way of thinking."
Debbie also makes me feel better with her words, "Take your time. No rushing allowed!" LOL, I really need to be reminded not to rush because that is a huge impulse for me in the classroom. She continues, "Most of all, I learned the importance of slowing down and being present, of taking the time to think about and develop ideas, synthesize new learning, and write about what I learned about my kids or myself as a teacher that day. And what that might mean for the days ahead." After slowing down and writing my reflections, I am sure that I will have a better sense of what is working for me. Kare _______________________________________________ Understand mailing list Understand@literacyworkshop.org http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/listinfo/understand_literacyworkshop.org
