Dr. Thornell recently went to an education symposium in
Washington, D.C. There a renowned scientist who was part of a team that
recently acquired the most expensive research microscope in the world was asked
what was most valuable to him in his research. Without hesitation he replied,
"My journals. It has all my thinking, problem solving, my research."
Not one mention of the telescope.
In our quest of
growing and intentionally utilizing student journals, at the heart of it all,
we want our students to value their journals in the same way that the scientist
does.
To move to that
authentic use of journals as a learning community it is essential to gather
data not only on student performance, but also on our own learning and
thinking. As we have had conversations about journals, had journal walks,
shared resources with each other, and made progress, we also need to know where
YOU are in this process. This week's post we want you to take time to fill out
a survey on teacher model journals and student journals for all content areas.
This survey is
completely anonymous. Please be transparent and honest. Your feedback will help
guide our next steps for learning and practice as a campus. Here is the link: https://goo.gl/forms/xmbxxmnh16iykyEY2
Thank you in
advance for your transparency and honesty.
-John and Kirsten
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