You all know the proverb that refers to a cup that is filled to the halfway point with water. There are optimists, who say it is half full. Pessimists argue that it is half empty. (I’ve heard opportunists don’t argue—they just drink the water!) Well, I’m none of those things. sometimes, when I see a glass that is filled halfway, I don’t really see the … Continue reading The Glass Might Seem Empty
“No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship.” – James Comer “Every seed bringeth forth unto its own likeness.” – Alma 32:31 When I came back from Japan in 2015, I prepared to return to my collegiate education in January 2016. I met up with one of my friends whom I met in Japan, as he was also a student at the very same … Continue reading What Makes a Great Teacher?
Have you ever taken a test that left you frustrated? Did you feel that it didn’t really measure how much you knew? Last year, I returned to school after taking a couple semesters off. Well, I took on quite the load tht first semester! –Five classes, most of them 3 credits each. It was really taxing, but thanks to a supportive husband, I was making … Continue reading 5 Indicators that a Test is Well-Written
Onward! Japanward! 