Siobhan Curious is a teacher, student and person. Life is constantly reminding her that these are not separate things. She is also (under her real name; no, she’s not telling) a novelist and short fiction writer. She holds one undergraduate degree in English, one in second-language education, and a masters degree in English and creative writing. She is currently working on a masters in education.
I would really like to get the RSS feed for your blog. But it appears that in rebuilding your sidebar, you forgot to put back in the widget called “Meta.” If you move that back into the sidebar, there will be a button where people can sign up for your RSS feed. Please try to let me know if you do this, because I really like your blog.
Regards,
Eileen
Dedicated Elementary Teacher Overseas
elementaryteacher.wordpress.com
Done! Thanks for the heads-up.
Hi Siobhan,
It’s great meeting you online.
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving me with such insightful comments. I really appreciate it.
I have been to your blog and like your writing too. In fact, I have included you in my “Blogs” link on my website. You can access the link by clicking on the URL below:
http://patricktay.wordpress.com/my-other-blogs/
I agree with you on your perception that:
“I always feel, even if I’m angry, frustrated or despairing, that
what I’m doing is important.”
And I also agree with what Betrand Russell has to say about coaching the younger students:
“……almost any decision will be right if the child feels that you like him. No rules, however wise, are a substitute for
affection and tact.”
Keep in touch.
Warmest Regards,
Patrick Tay
tayzidongpatrick@yahoo.com.sg
http://www.patricktay.wordpress.com
Patrick: Thank you so much for posting up a link to my blog. I intend to update my blogroll tomorrow, and I will add you to it, as I’ve been really enjoying reading your reflections. I look forward to reading more of them, and also hope to read more of your comments.
Hi Siobhan,
You are welcome.
I enjoy reading your blog too, and look forward to many more interesting articles from you.
By the way, I have also included your blog on my Blogroll as well for higher visibility to other bloggers.
Do have a great day.
Warmest Regards,
Patrick Tay
http://www.patricktay.wordpress.com
Hi there,
I enjoy your blog and find it really useful for getting to know what cegep teaching might be like …. thanks so much for all your posts and links to great resources (I especially enjoyed the Classroom Teaching podcast).
I was wondering if you had blogged about or would have suggestions for good books on teaching. I’m reading The Myth of Ability by John Mighton right now, but maybe you know of more?
Thanks! and take care,
Bethany
Hi Bethany. You might want to check out the following posts:
On the book The First Days of School:
http://siobhancurious.wordpress.com/2007/10/12/harry-k-rosemary-t-wongs-the-first-days-of-school/
On the book What the Best College Teachers Do:
http://siobhancurious.wordpress.com/2008/10/30/what-the-best-college-teachers-do-by-ken-bain/
And on some “Classroom Teaching” podcasts by Mark Smilowitz:
http://siobhancurious.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/listening-and-learning-mark-smilowitzs-classroom-teaching-podcasts/
I plan to write more about books on teaching in the future.
Thanks for reading!
Thanks Siobhan!!
Rushing to the library now
….if you get a chance, The Myth of Ability is really inspiring, and a quick read. It’s about a theatre-grad-turned-math-phd started a tutoring centre in his apartment, but talks about his (pretty inspiring) teaching philosophy.
Bethany
I’m glad I found you. I think I’m going to enjoy browsing around here. As a mother/writer/grouch with a desire to poke a large nose into all areas, you’ll be my connection to the enigma of education’s academic and social spectrum. Nice writing.
Rachel x
http://www.rattletate.typepad.com
Rachel:
Thanks so much for your visit and your comment! I hope you enjoy your continued explorations through the site. I will check out your blog as well. Poking one’s nose into all areas is the only way to live as far as I’m concerned.
Bonjour! Great blog! Glad I stumbled upon it, and have enjoyed what I’ve read thus far. As my husband and I have lately sniffed around the idea of relocating to Montreal, it’s been interesting to read what you’ve written about teaching (I’m a teacher as well).
Thanks for an interesting read!
If you have any advise or can point us in the right direction with regards to teaching in Montreal please do so!
Merci!
Beth
I absolutely LOVE your cat-with-the-glasses profile picture!
I’ve really been enjoying your blog. I was struck at first by how well organized your posts were, so it figures you’re an English teacher.
Even though I’m not a teacher, I’m actually a college-level English tutor and student, I tend to spend a good deal of time thinking about the same issues related to college and teaching English.
Thank you, CU! I’m glad to know there’s stuff here that speaks to you…
I Love the cat! This may be a bit of a silly/stupid question, but is he/she yours? So CUTE!
After reading your profile, I have decided that I want to be like you one day. As a college student pursuing a degree in English (And double majoring in journalism-AHH! xD) I can find that I relate to a lot of your posts, as they sometimes reflect on aspects on my own life or highlight my future aspirations…
Or in other words…I LOVE your blog! =D You just got yourself another subscriber! =)
Thanks so much! The cat is not mine; to learn more about him, you can go here: http://siobhancurious.wordpress.com/about/about-the-avatar-mister-cat/ Thanks for subscribing – I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts in the future…