This week has been all about prepping my curriculum product – I don’t want to count the hours (but I guess I have to if I’m going to fill out my monthly activities log, don’t I?). \u00a0On Monday I met with Lisa \u00a0to discuss my\u00a0progress and she gave me some great tips – like having a separate teacher notes document for each of my activities so that it’s easier for other educators to use. \u00a0I will meet with\u00a0Team 7 members this\u00a0evening and hopefully get some additional\u00a0feedback. \u00a0 I still have a great deal to do before the lessons are up to par!<\/p>\n
The most challenging thing for me\u00a0in creating these lesson plans has clearly\u00a0been making sure my lessons are detailed enough for another teacher to utilize. \u00a0There are so many little details that you don’t think about when you’re implementing the lesson plan yourself. \u00a0For example, you have to provide instructions for solutions you’ve been making for years or provide purchase information for items that your school always has in stock. \u00a0The list is endless, really.<\/p>\n
Whatever the challenges, I also feel incredibly successful for creating something worthwhile. \u00a0Peeling over your lessons with a fine-tooth comb can be a painful process but it\u00a0can be a refreshing one too. \u00a0I now have a set of amazing,\u00a0inquiry-based lessons that I think are relevant, engaging and authentic. \u00a0Even though it’s been a lot of work – with still a great deal more work to come before I’m finished – I’ve greatly enjoyed the process. \u00a0Rarely do teachers in the field have the\u00a0time or the means to apply such a detailed lens to their\u00a0teaching practice. \u00a0I thank Kenan Fellows for providing me with that opportunity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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