I've been away on 2 trips and with the Easter holidays in between, I really haven't had much time to spend on our blog. Thanks for keeping it up! I also wanted to thank you for highlighting the importance of planning whenever you work on this type of project, as well as being flexible with those same plans - it's important to be able to deal with unexpected events (like national strikes!). You've brought up an important point that I feel probably needs more reflection (as teachers, researchers & teacher educators) and that's the stress you were (are?) feeling. I see this as a negative outcome of the project - not criticising anyone mind you - but it is something we need to think about. If carrying out projects is stressful why would teachers want to do it? This is key and really needs to be dealt with! I hope we come back to it.
I've been away on 2 trips and with the Easter holidays in between, I really haven't had much time to spend on our blog. Thanks for keeping it up! I also wanted to thank you for highlighting the importance of planning whenever you work on this type of project, as well as being flexible with those same plans - it's important to be able to deal with unexpected events (like national strikes!). You've brought up an important point that I feel probably needs more reflection (as teachers, researchers & teacher educators) and that's the stress you were (are?) feeling. I see this as a negative outcome of the project - not criticising anyone mind you - but it is something we need to think about. If carrying out projects is stressful why would teachers want to do it? This is key and really needs to be dealt with! I hope we come back to it.
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