I truly enjoyed reading this chapter. After reading this chapter I am not going to freak out if we get off schedule because there is a learning opportunity in everything. Routman talks about how as teachers it is our responsibility to make sure every moment has meaning. We need to make the most of every second of the day. This does not mean we should freak out if we get off schedule but to realize there is ALWAYS a teachable moment.
I am a very big planner and enjoy making schedules. With this being said I have a hard time when my class gets off schedule. I am doing much better now than I was at the beginning of the school year but I still struggle with this. Routman helped me realize as long as I am teaching with a sense of urgency it is okay if my schedule gets off. This is a fabulous concept for my students especially. Being the Deaf/HH pre-school teacher all of my students struggle with language. We can input language at every second on or off schedule.
Teachable moments are everywhere, if we know where to look! It is hard to let go of that lesson plan or schedule, but as you become more comfortable as a teacher, you will start seeing more and more teachable moments--and you will be more and more able to follow your kids to meaningful learning experiences!
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