EDUC591: Educational Seminar “ a course of specialized graduate or undergraduate study under faculty supervision in which new ideas, approaches, and advances are regularly shared among participants.” Encarta World English Dictionary 1999

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust

Definition of metaphor “a figure of speech in which a name, action, or description is applied to another to suggest a likeness between them” The Winston Dictionary

Lakoff & Johnson (1980): Metaphors We Live By “Metaphor is pervasive in everyday life, not just in language but in thought and action. Our ordinary conceptual system, in terms of which we both think and act, is fundamentally metaphorical in nature.” (page 3)

How have we changed some of the metaphors over the years? Special education to inclusion –(SPED) Immigrants –Multiculturalism & Diversity

Teacher Metaphors THE OLD –Dinosaur –Coach jock –Draft dodger THE NEW –Professional –Teacher leader –Collaborator

New Eyes, New Metaphors Old Metaphors: –In the trenches –Doing my time New Metaphors: –Collaborative partner –Reflective practitioner –Mentor

Activity Read the handout, “The university: ‘Community of scholars’ or filling station?’ and then discuss questions with your group.

Bernam et al. (1991): Toward Curriculum for Being: Voices of Educators Metaphoric view of curriculum: “Enhancing being rather than merely imparting knowledge and skills.”

Person as significant Education as a journey Language as meaning Knowledge as personally constructed Teacher as pilgrim

Begin reflecting on our practice using new eyes. Collaborator Researcher Facilitator Community Partner Reflective Practitioner Peer Coach Action Research Constructivist Home & School Partnerships Inquiry

Our Goal in EDUC 591 Reflect on course work and practice by looking at our existing teaching landscape with new eyes and tell our stories through