Rivas Addendum to Statement of Inquiry
This is what I came to ISI wanting to know.
I came to ISI wanting to know the strategies used by the area’s top performing colleagues and how I could improve my craft based on the strategies that they used. I also wanted to see presentations from various educators so I could gain the courage to be in front of an audience and be able to stand up, and be a voice that can inspire others.
This is what I did to discover what I wanted to know.
I reflected constantly on how my colleague’s strategies could be applied in my classroom, my school, and my district. I saw the power of an effective demonstration which reflects the passion of the educator, the success of the strategy in the classroom or school, and the participation of the audience.
This is what I found out/next steps.
I realized that I indeed have something to share to a wider audience. ISI 2015 confirmed my vocation to help close the achievement gap between the ESOL population and the general population as a school administrator or through a leadership position at the district level. I have also started an online presence (www.esoltrenches.wordpress.com), the goal I had established during the first week of ISI, so I can reach an audience that goes beyond my school.
Previously, I was aware that being a researcher was a crucial part of our role as educators. However, I have realized that I do not know as much as I thought I knew. While before, I used to skim over articles that fascinated me regarding brain-based education, behavior management approaches, or reading intervention programs; I have realized that I have to thoroughly understand the history of education, policy, the controversial issues affecting educators, the viewpoints of those who speak on the subjects, and the need to increase teacher participation as spokespersons for the issues that affect us. This is also another way that I can be viewed as a true professional and trusted resource in our field.
No comments:
Post a Comment