Experiential Learnng?

I've so been enjoying following the blog of our students in Costa Rica. It really puts a picture to the idea of experiential learning. And, Ryan Oliver's recent commentary in the Post Gazette about the need to ensure that student learning is built upon hands-on activities and group projects so students can learn skills essential to success in the "real world". This idea of classrooms being hands-on, multi-modality active learning environments has been a core goal for me since I began teaching three years ago. Following the Costa Rica trip is inspiring me to make sure I make additional strides next trimester to move all my classes toward this type of active learning environment. That's all for now.

City High goes to Costa Rica

Students from City High are on a Service Learning International trip to Costa Rica - follow them on Blogspot or through the Post Gazette. I'm not on this trip but hope to go in a couple years.

my first step ... again

I am going to try blogging again ... to help me on my path to onshi (honored teacher). I know it's important to reflect so I can reevaluate my priorities and approach. But, I also know it's good to eat a healthy diet and exercise and I have a hard time sticking to either. But, I'm an optimist, so I again begin the journey by placing one foot before the other. A gentle thanks to the City High Costa Rica trekkers for giving me a reason to sign onto blogger again.