The Dinner Table Game is all to clear in my mind. My husband and I actually ask my four-year-old son “What did you do today?” I is interesting to think of that question as “What did you achieve today”. I am thinking that although Ben as stated didn’t think he achieved great things compared to his siblings he probably did according to his age. In thinking about what how I ask my son it would be neat to ask what he achieved today and explain what achievement is.
As a teacher, I am thinking that would be a great beginning and end of the year activity for students what are two or three things you want to achieve this year and then have them reflect and write back to themselves about their success. I also am looking at this in terms of self-reflection in my daily life as well as this program. When asked everything that I have achieved over the past 10 months my list would be long. It is great to think about not just what you did today but also what you achieve and the successes and maybe even failures that come.
Holly, I agree! When I think back where I was in this program 10 months ago, I am amazed. I'm 50 years old, yet I'm more savvy tech-wise than many of my younger teachers and students! My students think it's really cool when I show them how to do things. I've heard in the hallway "That's Ms. deMeritte, she does EVERYTHING on the computer."
ReplyDeleteWith regard to "what did you achieve today," I have mixed feelings. My initial emotional response was "why do I have to achieve anything?" Why can't I just have fun? That feeling goes back to a discussion I had with my daughter who noted "not everyone is an over-achiever like you, Mom." Obviously this chapter struck a chord!