The Reflective Practitioner

Tonight’s #bcedchat, “The Reflective Practitioner” was inspired by the book The Reflective Practitioner – How Professionals Think in Action by Donald A. Schon.  I enjoyed co-moderating with @MsVictoriaOlson and reconnecting with the @bcedchat team, @brynmw and @jeremyinscho, on Google Hangout.  Being a part of these Twitter chats bring me joy… educationally and spiritually… so much joy that I’m inspired to write and reflect in my blog.  It’s half way through 2014… so what have I accomplished, what have I learned, and what’s next.  Hmm… this is a tough one.  On the one hand, I have accomplished a lot.  I got a job locally with the CRC Progress Plan, I was elected to the BCSTA Board of Directors, and I am returning a back to the Sunshine Coast Community Futures Board.  I feel deeply involved with my community, I exceeded my expectations, and I am learning.  These are all good things.  On the other hand, I fell short from getting a ‘life changing’ job, I am not building a momentum with my writing, and my health & fitness have been greatly neglected.  I can do everything, just not all at once.  This is not failure, but a segway into my next steps.  I am excited to take those steps and see how things will unfold.  What continues to go well in my pedagogical journey is my trusteeship, my business, and #bcedchat.  I have much gratitude.  So, what have I learned?  Do what you love and get better at it.