December
2009
K12 Online Conference Session3
The session I attended entitled “Engaging Our Youngest Minds“, by Angela Maiers was inspiring. This session reminded me that pretty much every child has something that they are passionate about. And how important it is to foster that passion whenever possible within the classroom setting (to say nothing of outside the classroom). It’s true that much of our teaching is mandated by necessary curriculum – which I most certainly see within the math classes that I teach. However, as an 11-year veteran teacher, I have certainly had students over the years whose passion lies within the realm of mathematics. Besides being able to converse with these kids on a whole other level (as I share their passion!) it invigorates me as a teacher, which is a bonus to my teaching.
This session sounds like it was very motivating. Young students do have passions and it is wonderful when you can see them in the classroom. I wish there was more time to help them explore their passions in the classroom.
I think Crefeld teachers are really great at helping students tap into their strengths and passions. Glad you enjoyed the online session. Isn’t so cool how we can go out there and learn all kinds of stuff on our own!