Journal Entry of a Dance Educator
Reflections After Today’s Class As the studio emptied and the rhythm of your footsteps faded, I stood in the quiet room, looking at the mirrors that had just reflected your
Meeting Jajabor
Title: Save Baul SongEpisode 1: Chapter 1: The Return to JahangirnagarIn 2020, I embarked on a journey back to Bangladesh, reconnecting with old friends and reminiscing about the days spent at
Rip Van Winkle and Air Bender Vim
Title: Rip Van Winkle and Air bender Vim Long ago in the mystical Catskill Mountains of New York, Rip Van Winkle, a humble Dutch-American farmer, wandered into the forest one
Journal Entry: Prejudices, Love, and Parenting
As I sit down to reflect on my life, I find myself tangled in a web of prejudices, memories, and the bittersweet irony of parenting. When I was a child,
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Building Foundations with Wizard of Oz
Journal Entry: Building Foundations with Wizard of Oz Date: New York, 18 January 2025 Location: Classroom Planning Session Today, the classroom was alive with purpose as I, the teacher, and
A small lounge at a CUNY campus
Scene: A small lounge at a CUNY campus Characters: Raj (a philosophy major) and Aisha (a feminist and sociology major). They’re arguing over coffee and bagels, surrounded by amused classmates.
The Fire Test, Virgin Pina Colada, and Ganesh’s Wisdom
Journal Entry: The Fire Test, Virgin Pina Colada, and Ganesh’s Wisdom Date: Another Day in the Cosmic Kitchen Dear Journal, Today, Ganesh and I sat down to sip on some
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Mockingbird screen reader
Story: The Lesson of Two Learners Characters: 1. Amaan – A vision-impaired learner who uses the Mockingbird screen reader app for most of his learning. He loves independence and prefers
Reflecting on Prejudices in Language and Teaching Students with Autism
Journal Entry: Reflecting on Prejudices in Language and Teaching Students with Autism As a substitute teacher working with students with autism, I’ve come to realize how deeply words can affect
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The Shaping Game
Episode: “The Shaping Game” Duration: 20 minutes Theme: Identifying classical conditioning and applying operant conditioning to shape behavior. Characters: 1. Dr. Sophia – A child psychologist conducting a behavior experiment.