"Education is not memorization. It is the activation of the imagination and a path towards liberation."

- Christopher Emdin

Looking Back, Looking Within, Looking Forward

Reflection on the Course Prototype Development Process I sincerely appreciated this assignment, as well as the process, as my understanding of the nuances of Instructional Design grew significantly, and in a scaffolded manner. The chunking of the assignment into small bits of information, coupled with peer feedback and instructor support along the way, made for…

By Miranda Wenc July 28, 2023 2

“The action is in the interaction.” – Douglas Conant

Planned Student-Student & Student-Instructor Interactions Promoting community is one of the most important, foundational pieces to working with my group of learners. This community must share ideas, debate understandings, agree AND disagree on professional practices, and problem solve together. In the blended course, I will use many of the strategies from the Barkely & Major…

By Miranda Wenc July 25, 2023 2

Silence is Acquiescence

“What I permit, I promote. What I allow, I encourage. What I condone, I own.” – Michelle Malkin. The above quote has been a touchstone for me as a new principal, and provides direction in the way that I want to shape the vision and direction for our school. If I truly wish to address…

By Miranda Wenc July 18, 2023 4

Course Profile

Course Overview & Description This course is designed to promote Collective Teacher Efficacy through professional development. The aim is to empower adult learners to enact complex change and educational reform to create equitable conditions for student learning. While this course is curated to address learning opportunities at the local level, it may easily be adapted…

By Miranda Wenc July 14, 2023 8

Restoring Connection

Who Am I? I am a mother, a teacher, and a community member. I am honored to be labelled the “instructional leader” of our small rural school. My background is in early learning where the value of place is significant, and where the environment is the third teacher. As such, my header photo serves as…

By Miranda Wenc July 5, 2023 6