AGAPE Teacher Reflection

The transformation from the start of the Masters program to now has been incredibly beneficial. Especially looking at AGAPE and what it stands for has really been present in my classroom in the past many months of this program. I observe the association of learning, generativity in building community of care, adaption to authentic learning problems, presence with others through a spirited inner life, Engagement of whole hearted learning. To look at all of these elements as a whole in my classroom I feel the learning is so much richer. I feel I am more of a facilitator of learning with my students. I give them guidance, but they are the ones doing the problem solving and collaborating to make their best work. I hear myself asking a lot of coaching questions and letting them come up with the answers. The asking of questions might be what I like the most from the changes I have made. I have implemented the iPad a lot more in my classroom and I can see that there is engagement happening with my students and the use of technology as an educational tool. I do believe that the technology needs to be limited to keep the community of the classroom. As the old saying goes "Everything in Moderation." Letting the students have choice in their projects keeps them present and engaged. I have truly enjoyed how far I have come in this program and where my classroom is today.