If you have spent any time with me you will know that I do not think of myself as a writer. Give me a subject concerning education and I can talk for hours about it. In fact, I have so many opinions that before long I will notice that your eyes are glazing over and you are thinking about all the laundry you have to do at home. Also, as you may have already noticed short sentences do not come easily to me. This could be why I am a fan of Henry James. And then, of course, there is the issue of commas. Where do they go, when do they go, and why do I either use too many or not enough? All of these issues are a barrier to print.
I also find it hard to keep on topic let alone know which topic I have decided to write about. I also find the rules that underpin writing way too constraining. For me, the physical labour of writing or typing just kills creativity and thought. So where was I? Teachers often apologize for things they make public - be it making a meal, baking a cake, creating art, knitting a sweater, or trying something new when teaching a class. Phrases like, "this is my first time," "I am still learning," this may not be good....." are the words attached to photos of beautiful creations and exemplary work. When did we as a profession become so critical of ourselves? And yes! I say things like this to myself all. the. time. So, this has to stop! I am facing my inner-critic head on and attempting to regularly blog my thoughts about education. It does not matter who reads it, or who doesn't. What matters is that I practice doing something I am not confident about. It will help me reach the students in my class who feel the same way about print. It will help me to have fun in producing the written word.
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