I’m still thinking about the power of mentoring in higher ed. It’s so crucial.
While I was at Harvard, I was able to focus one one thing, one person, and her ideas, as well as my own inquiries into helping students who struggle with reading at the upper grades into early adolesence.
One of the thoughts I [...]
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Mentoring
Posted in Uncategorized on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Texas
Posted in Uncategorized on November 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One reason I’m glad to be back in DFW is the pleasant weather. Today was sunny and in the 70’s. It was like the warm days of my childhood in San Diego.
I’m looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. I hope to knock out at least three grant proposals, do some serious [...]
Last Day
Posted in Uncategorized on October 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, I went with a class on a “field trip” to a local elementary school in Boston to see the Community School concept in action. It was a large collaborative effort; “it takes a village”.
Over the last two+ weeks, I learned:
1. To get out of my comfort zone in a new town, state, region, and university.
2. I [...]
Losing Count of the Days (three more left)
Posted in Uncategorized on October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I ate at the Harvard Faculty Club today with the librarians. It was fabulous. All the walls of the many rooms were covered with art and portraiture. I then toured Wiedner library (briefly) and saw an intact Gutenberg Bible. It was so magnificant–like a recurring dream I have often of being in large, stately, and spacious libraries.
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Day 12: A Happy Monday
Posted in Uncategorized on October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I like it here; it’s just a good place to be. I love the way the sunlight reflects off the multiple hues of colored leaves. I am meeting some great people who want to know things. There are a lot of good resources here, too. I can’t wait to get back to Arlington and start [...]
Day 11: Doing Laundry
Posted in Uncategorized on October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Laundry
Library
Burrito
That was my day!
Day 10: Pics
Posted in Uncategorized on October 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sounds of Cambridge near the campus: the ongoing bells that ring from the morning onwards. I haven’t figured out the schedule…and…according to this link, there were extra ringing of the bells to raise awareness about climate change. I thought I heard this as I made my way to the library!: http://www.wickedlocal.com/harvard/news/x927264519/Harvard-Local-Churches-ring-their-bells-for-climate-action
Day 9: Time is flying!
Posted in Uncategorized on October 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Highlights of the day:
*Eating the savory red velvet cupcake I received for my 36th birthday! I had it for lunch.
*Reading Chall’s narrative of her milestones and turning points of her life in “Reflections”. I am discovering so many treasures in the collection. I am going to join the History of Reading SIG through IRA and also attend [...]
Day 8
Posted in Uncategorized on October 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The days are going fast. I am really enjoying my time here. I hope to have a productive day tomorrow and weekend. I will definitely take more pictures. Friday is my 36th birthday!
Visiting Harvard: Day 7
Posted in Uncategorized on October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Above, the famed Burdick’s chocolate shop across the street from Gutman library.
I read some really interesting documents in the Chall collection today, including a copy of her testimony about reading instruction before Congress.
In addition to researching Chall’s perspectives and views on the 4th grade slump (i.e., “reading to learn”), I am considering the following:
From College to Congress: [...]
