Comments on: New Learning – Week Nine http://pruegill.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/week-nine-new-learning/ University of Illinois Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:11:53 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: rimingto http://pruegill.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/week-nine-new-learning/#comment-12 rimingto Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:07:43 +0000 http://pruegill.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-12 Prue, Wow, what great work and writing. I was absolutely drawn into your reflection, and I especially appreciate your creative use of images and graphics. I can completely relate with your perspectives regarding relationships. I truly believe many people do not understand the rigors of education, and the impact it has on your entire life. As my family has grown in the past few years (three kids, another one on the way!), I have especially struggled with the balancing act of my commitments to my school obligations and my family. However, I was set straight a few years back when a colleague of mine shared this pearl of wisdom: "The moment you try to 'balance' work and family, that is the moment your priorities are out of line." Essentially, I have learned it is not a balance act, it is setting and committing to priorities and being able to wisely compromise. Just some thoughts to share... Thanks for your great inspiring work. - Ryan Prue,

Wow, what great work and writing. I was absolutely drawn into your reflection, and I especially appreciate your creative use of images and graphics. I can completely relate with your perspectives regarding relationships. I truly believe many people do not understand the rigors of education, and the impact it has on your entire life. As my family has grown in the past few years (three kids, another one on the way!), I have especially struggled with the balancing act of my commitments to my school obligations and my family. However, I was set straight a few years back when a colleague of mine shared this pearl of wisdom: “The moment you try to ‘balance’ work and family, that is the moment your priorities are out of line.” Essentially, I have learned it is not a balance act, it is setting and committing to priorities and being able to wisely compromise. Just some thoughts to share… Thanks for your great inspiring work. – Ryan

]]> By: radvar http://pruegill.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/week-nine-new-learning/#comment-11 radvar Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:32:18 +0000 http://pruegill.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-11 Prue, What a fantastic reflection. I have seen you working with ‘Boris’ over the past two years. Your teaching and learning connection with him extends beyond the classroom, it happens in the playground, in the staffroom or whenever you come across him. The thing is that ‘Boris’ now seeks you out, he values your positive relationship, but he also values your honesty and the way that you have set clear boundaries with him . I think the transformation of ‘Boris’ and the transformation of you as a teacher are inextricably linked. As Ed was saying today, as teachers and people we grow, learn and transform as we teach the ‘Boris’s’ of this world. Perhaps that is one of the most rewarding things about teaching. Nice Avatar! Thanks Rachael Prue,
What a fantastic reflection. I have seen you working with ‘Boris’ over the past two years. Your teaching and learning connection with him extends beyond the classroom, it happens in the playground, in the staffroom or whenever you come across him. The thing is that ‘Boris’ now seeks you out, he values your positive relationship, but he also values your honesty and the way that you have set clear boundaries with him . I think the transformation of ‘Boris’ and the transformation of you as a teacher are inextricably linked. As Ed was saying today, as teachers and people we grow, learn and transform as we teach the ‘Boris’s’ of this world. Perhaps that is one of the most rewarding things about teaching.
Nice Avatar!
Thanks
Rachael

]]> By: msadler http://pruegill.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/week-nine-new-learning/#comment-10 msadler Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:55:41 +0000 http://pruegill.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-10 Prue, you are only in your second year of teaching??!! How can you be this insightful already??!! Prue, you are only in your second year of teaching??!! How can you be this insightful already??!!

]]> By: msadler http://pruegill.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/week-nine-new-learning/#comment-9 msadler Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:59:56 +0000 http://pruegill.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-9 What a great rambling! What a great rambling!

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