I used to think… but now I think…

About this episode

Curtis and Joanie discuss their personal experiences of changing their minds and its implications for teaching practices.

This episode of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie reflect on topics about which they have changed their minds. Although their minds have changed about different things, in their conversation, they have captured bigger ideas about what goes into changing one’s mind, and have applied that to what goes into changing a teacher’s practice. Importantly, the recognize that change is a highly personal experience and is an inevitable part of continued growth. As you listen to Joanie’s thoughts about how...

People in this episode

Hosts: Curtis, Joanie

Topics covered

• changing minds
• teacher practice
• personal growth
• reflection
• education

Keywords

• mind change
• education
• teacher growth
• reflection
• personal experience

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