Tag Archives: education

Open to Opportunity

Posted on October 5, 2017 by HJ.DeWaard

Today, on World Teacher Day, I’m reflecting on what it means to be a life-long educator. I’m sure that many others out there, like me, didn’t set out to be a teacher, but certainly became more aware of teaching as … Continue reading →

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My Hysterical Performance

Posted on January 28, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

I’m a teacher and a woman, so I’m open to passionate conversations. I teach with intensity and focus. This week’s #moocmooc discussion relates to feminist perspectives in critical pedagogies. Nick Kearney’s comment to Lee Skallerup Bessette’s blog post Pedagogies of Care: A … Continue reading →

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Stories to bank on!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

Although I am not a story teller by nature, I am one by profession. Teaching is all about writing a compelling narrative with others. This is a story about opposites that come together to create a positive ending. In teaching, … Continue reading →

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