December 1, 2003
Let me fill you in on the stress I am feeling. I spent the past 2 weekends not working on the National Boards. One weekend, I went away with some friends. The next week, I spent the entire weekend sick in bed. Was it punishment for going away for a weekend? I'll never know!
The stress of making quality videotapes is starting to overwhelm me. One of the lessons I have to videotape is on integrating math and science. Just the word science makes me quiver. Earlier, I had a long conversation with an old friend -- who just happens to be a science instructor at NYU (New York University)! She's agreed to "tutor" me in science over the Thanksgiving weekend, so I'll feel more comfortable about the delivery of my science lesson. I have some ideas for the lesson, but I'm afraid of missing the "Big Science Idea" I should be focusing the lesson on. She also has agreed to come to school and videotape a lesson for me.
Note to self: Put in a request to borrow the school camera; lately, it seems to be busy more often than not!
My friend's observation will help me see what's missing from the "Big Science Idea" I need to demonstrate, while helping me focus on the teaching and learning of my students. I feel a little more at ease now; maybe I actually can go to sleep tonight... it's 12:30a.m. as I type this!
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