Praxis & Philosophy
What is Praxis? If philosophy is about how we think and how we believe, then praxis is the art of putting our philosophy to work. Our philosophy may guide us,…
What is Praxis? If philosophy is about how we think and how we believe, then praxis is the art of putting our philosophy to work. Our philosophy may guide us,…
Ideology is a way for people to understand their past as they examine present circumstances and plan for their future. It can be looked at as an ideal interpretation of…
It's not easy to be a teacher In an era of educational accountability for student learning, teachers are often left without a voice to speak up for them. No Child…
In my world Effectiveness in the classroom means learning a new lesson every day. I only have one year of classroom experience, and no prior educational training, so I often…
It seems to me that teachers are accountable to almost everyone nowadays. We’re accountable to the state, the Federal Government, the Department of Education, the NCLB Act, Annual Yearly Progress…
What you see in the news is rarely the whole story In film media, teachers are portrayed in a variety of extremes. Teachers are seen as addlepated old fools like…
Coaching is for everyone! Coaching is becoming ever more important in the world of business, because it can provide huge benefits for those who are looking for ways to grow…
Evaluating strength and weakness This week has provided an excellent opportunity for me to evaluate my strengths as a coach. It’s also been a good week for determining where I…
One path for coaching others The four stages of appreciative coaching form an outline for the appreciative coach to follow. This path of discovery, dreams, design, and destiny helps the…
Have you tried a career coach? I feel like I’m at a bit of a disadvantage regarding this week’s assignment. It’s only been in the last couple of months that…
The Coaching Relationship The relationship between coach and coachee is essential to the practice of appreciative coaching, and strong relationships must be developed if successful coaching is to take place.…
Introduction to Coaching Although I did keep a diary when I was a young girl, this will be my first foray into journaling. From the readings about journaling this week,…
Forming a Vision Statement I have a dream. My dream may not be as compelling as Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream, and it may not be as far-reaching, but it…
Values as a Leader My values as a leader are integrity, a good work ethic, and enthusiasm about whatever I’m doing. Kouzes & Pasner (2007) state that “People admire most…
Leadership Competencies Assessment Values and Purpose I value many things, but perhaps the most essential is the love I have for the woman I have become and continue to grow…