WEEK 1, Thing #2

"7 1/2 Life Long Learning Habits "

I like that Life Long Learning puts the learner first and allows the learner to be in control of their own outcomes. I would like to be able to apply this to my Spec Science Classroom! Of course, Middle School students might need to learn how to be responsible for their own learning before they can be given too much control. If attitude is everything then I need to find ways to help them have the right attitude so they can become Life Long Learners.

The Learning habits that are easiest for me are beginning with a goal and taking responsibility for my own learning. I love to learn and I constantly look for opportunities to discover something new. I don't always have a goal in mind but I am a very goal oriented person so I am often looking for something specific to learn that will allow me to do something better - often that something has to do with my classroom or my middle school students. I like have an end point in mind when I begin.

The Learning habit that is the hardest for me is play. I am not good at setting work aside to do other things that I enjoy. I love teaching and I am always striving to do it better, so, I spend a lot of time on it. Sometimes it's too much time - you know the saying - All work and no play makes Spec Science Teacher a dull gal.