Teaching Naked

It's funny how the title of a book can bring forth so many different responses....

When I started the PIDP3240 program we were informed that the required text was "Teaching Naked" by Jose Antonio Bowen (2012, Jossey-Bass).

Well you can imagine all the different visions that went through my head.... And no, not literally teaching naked, but remembering back to my first time in front of the class, when I felt I was the sole focus of 30 new students in that classroom. I felt intimidated, frightened, but would only admit to being "nervous" (grin).

As I have mentioned in my reflective journals this is, in my opinion, the best book I have read throughout my PIDP learning process. To boil it down to a single sentence, this book is about using our most valuable time, face to face time with our students, in the most productive way we can. How can we harness todays technology outside of the classroom, so that our students can focus their energy and attention on their learning journey.

If you are wondering how to "make more time" for your students, give this book a read, it will be well worth your time!

Thanks for visiting,
Robin