Change Behavior (EDLD 5304)

The first myth Dr. Cross discussed really hit home for me with regard to the tangibility. I think this is something that I got away with towards the end of this school year to no one's fault but my own. I see this is a challenge from lesson to lesson at times in my Algebra 1 class as I struggle to find deeper meaning/value in some of the content I must cover.

Regarding Myth #2, Dr. Cross discusses that behavior changes leads to attitude changes. This is one I firmly agree with as I see it from year to year, especially now following the pandemic. Many students had gone two years without being in a physical classroom, with some of them having missed middle school completely, one of the most important times for social/emotional growth. For these learners, establishing norms and expectations are necessary and will lead to a much safer learning environment. I will be the first to admit, I am extremely competitive. As a varsity baseball coach, Dr. Cross is right, I hate losing and I will do whatever it takes not to lose. (challenging Myth #3 in an instance, I know this motivates me). With that said, I do agree with Cross in that in general the opposite is true.

For my blended learning innovation plan to be successful, the expectations must be clear prior to its implementation for all parties involved. My learners must understand the WHY for implementing a blended learning model and see the potential that is has, rather than just seeing it as another flipped classroom activity.

Cross, J. (2013, March 20). Three myths of behavior change - what you think you know that you don't: Jeni Cross at tedxcsu. YouTube. Retrieved June 5, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5d8GW6GdR0