by Richard Galloway | Jul 28, 2014 | for teachers, personal thoughts, teaching, Uncategorized
I’m writing the final essay for my course at Athabasca University. I’ve done rather well so far, good marks and all that. I’ve also learnt a thing or two, as well as realizing there’s a whole heap I don’t know. As Einstein said “The...
by Richard Galloway | Jul 20, 2014 | studying, Uncategorized, university
One of the reasons I haven’t been posting much on my blog is that I am trying to study. I’m studying Educational Issues and Social Change: Current Debates. It’s a course that many teachers get to do while at university, in fact I think it’s...
by Richard Galloway | Jul 4, 2014 | personal, Uncategorized, university
June has come and gone. In that time my wife had her birthday, my in-laws came to visit, school ended, my son finished daycare, I discovered that I wouldn’t be eligible for EI and I had my place CONFIRMED at the University of Alberta. So it’s...
by Richard Galloway | Jun 5, 2014 | personal, qualifying, Uncategorized, university
University UpdateAfter a lot of faff my application was finally accepted at the University of Alberta. For a while it looked like they wouldn’t accept my ‘transcript’ from the University of Liverpool. But after a phone call it was all cleared up and...
by Richard Galloway | May 18, 2014 | for parents, for teachers, personal thoughts, Uncategorized
George Bernard Shaw wrote, “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” We all agree progress is good, unless suggested reforms in the name of progress result in regression. The latest Provincial...
by Richard Galloway | Apr 27, 2014 | personal, qualifying, studying, teacher certification, Uncategorized, university
Sociology. Is it Relevant? As part of my prescribed ‘rehabilitation’ back into the teaching profession, I have recently started a program from Athabasca University. Most of Athabasca’s courses are delivered online and it is geared for people who need...