Sticking with Billy Madison!

My vision and DREAM is that students will feel safe to take risks. Billy had never seen a blue duck before so he took a risk and drew a blue duck. I want my students to think critically about their learning and make connections. My hope is that each student will walk in everyday and be engaged, motivated, and positive.

To accomplish this goal I must set the tone and provide students with tools and resources that are appropriate.

I can't wait!

Sometimes I Feel Like Billy

Sometimes I feel like Billy Madison. Staring at the school bus with great expectation only to have it drive right by. Why do I feel like that? In working through my action research it seems that I easily become so excited by a source or idea only to later have it let me down.

Currently, I am switching my research from motivation to student-centered reflection. I think my question is evolving once again to, "How does student reflection motivate students in language arts?"

Welcome!

You will find comments and reflections on this blog as I struggle through my action research. Will students be motivated by the opportunity to organize their work? What will be the best method to encourage participation? What do the experts say? Stay tuned!