This blog is just a little note for myself.
It's so easy to get carried away with a class or idea of a class and think everyone will love it and you. But what I have to remember is I can't please everyone all of the time. It is a matter of choice. People will choose to participate and learn or they won't. I can do all in my power to make the atmosphere a creative and safe environment. But still I can't control everything. So event though planning and preparing can be the foundation for an excellent experience I have to remember the students still have a role to play, as well.
(Dr. Reeder, if you would like to know more details I am happy to share).
While I don't know the specific event here, the principle is Very True. Control what you can, let go of the rest.
ReplyDeleteAnd feel free to write little notes to yourself here anytime you like. I have a blog where I do that, and it's actually quite helpful to look back at those notes.