by Esther Wilkison | Oct 31, 2019 | Learning & Teaching, Uncategorized
Will this be on the test? Why do we have to learn this? When am I ever going to use this? Many assume questions like these come from kids who are lazy and want to do the least they can to get by. You wish your students would take a longer view and not just cram for...
by Esther Wilkison | Sep 20, 2019 | Shaping Worldview, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year when people ask—How was your summer? I find I have multiple ways to describe this past season. It was the worst of times. Partway through, I remember thinking how hard this summer was. After years of watching God provide incredible work and...
by Esther Wilkison | Jun 23, 2019 | Shaping Worldview
There’s this thing called confirmation bias. Britannica online defines it as “the tendency to process…by looking for, or interpreting, information consistent with one’s existing beliefs.” I’m sure the phrase was not original to him, but my dad used to say, “A...
by Esther Wilkison | May 7, 2019 | Learning & Teaching
A friend on facebook asked teachers to share what they really want for Teacher Appreciation Week. I was tempted to write—MUGS! Lots and lots of teacher-themed mugs. You’ll be happy to know, I didn’t act on this impulse. By now, if you’re a teacher in a school...
by Esther Wilkison | May 2, 2019 | Learning & Teaching
When I teach writing, I’m amazed at how often students think the writing process is a big waste of time. If I assign a story, they want to sit down and write a story. Many treat brainstorming and planning like obstacles keeping them from finishing their...
by Esther Wilkison | Apr 25, 2019 | Following God, Shaping Worldview
I love those times when I hear a message or find a passages in Scripture that strengthen my faith. The message of hope and courage takes hold. I start dreaming of all God could do in the situations that are close to my heart. I get crazy excited. I feel the...
