It is true. So far on my Spring Break, I have read 1 1/2 professional journals. Not only have I read them, I've highlighted, annotated, and made plans based on my reading. And I'm excited. And I liked doing it. So, I am a teaching nerd. I love, love, love reading about teaching English, thinking about teaching English, and trying out new ways to teach English.
I haven't only read journals. I'm reading 2 other books for pleasure. I'm relaxing. I'm watching too much tv. I'm even making time for my elliptical machine. But, I love reading my journals. I have my (yellow only!) highlighter. My Sharpie black fine-tip pen. My sticky notes. I make notes. I think. I decide what to try. And I hope I won't forget it all in the rush of everyday school.
So, it's true. I am a nerd - an English teaching, learning, trying nerd.
Wow...I'm impressed! You've done all that AND started to blog! :)
ReplyDeleteI have not done a bit of professional reading yet this break. I've been reading for fun, met with my writing group, blogged, and have been doing other stuff. Guess I'd better try to squeeze a little professional reading and thinking in too--cause I'm a teaching nerd too!
Awww, Ruth - you know you are my model. From the day I walked into Reade's 2nd grade classroom, I knew you were the teacher I wanted to become. I'm just trying to catch up with you! :)
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know, I love reading professional books and magazines too (about reading). I love when the catalogs come from Stenhouse and Heinemann.
ReplyDelete