Renee, stealing your Art Costa quote and putting it on Facebook :) As for your comment that it is newer teachers that look for program, I have to differ. In my 29 years in the classroom I have found that there have always been teachers like this, and that some of the newer teachers are more like me. This is why TAWL began in the 80's- as a support group for like-minded teachers drowning in a sea of indifference.
I think this goes back to another debate we once had back on TAWL when I was using my Packard Bell computer (oy vey) which is whether the level of intelligence of the teacher makes a difference in how she/he is able to teach and think about teaching. We once discussed whether Whole Language, which requires so much self-reflection, constant research and kid-watching and decision-making, would only work for thought-full and deep-thinking teachers. I realize I risk re-opening that old can of worms, but oh well... Maureen _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
