Alex Ramirez

CSUSB Grad
Working on my Teaching Credential
All children deserve a free and just education

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

Found a great article giving some activities to help middle schoolers with their self-esteem. At an age where everyone else's opinion matters, it is crucial that educators are reminding their students that they are all important
https://t.co/PSnj7BMY2o

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

This is such a great article. We need to actually implement this type of counseling to help make more well rounded people, instead of just writing them off.
#Culture_Schooling @kescalante_edu

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

“We really have the know-how now with restorative justice and mood behavioral support to make sure that kids aren’t being arrested, but I think that we really haven’t had the will.”
https://t.co/VpK7I1R0kz

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

Thank you for hosting this discussion, everyone had such great ideas!
#Culture_Schooling #CalTPA #CalTPAChat

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

A6: I have seen technology used for individualized lesson plans, while also having sporadic benchmark assessments, which is very helpful because it gives teachers more time to focus on certain students.
#culture_schooling #CalTPA #CalTPAChat

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

A5: I think small groups is very effective, b/c it gets Ss to have a discussion while also taking into account their personalities. It is important to change up the small groups though, b/c Ss can start to rely to heavily on each other #Culture_Schooling #CalTPAChat #CalTPA

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

@AnahyyRodriguez I love the idea of a portfolio, because it is a great visual aid, so the students can see their own progress, and realize how much they've grown.

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

A4: I think a good way for Ts to check for understanding is to do assessments, such as interactive writing/reading/editing. Also having student driven discussion about the lesson before and after.
#Culture_Schooling #CalTPAChat #CalTPA

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

@AnahyyRodriguez Ts need to remember that students need to get there on their own, but we can always be there to steer them in the right direction.

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

@aflores0024 Keeping an open conversation is a great idea to get students to feel comfortable

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

A3: Ts can make sure students are doing the heavy lifting by giving group/independent work/ the Ts can also ask more open ended questions to get students to participate. #CalTPAChat #CalTPA #culture_schooling

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

A2: The best way for students to be engaged, is for the teacher to be engaged. When I show an interest or can make something fun, then they will want to participate. #CalTPAChat #CalTPA #Culture_Schooling

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

@aflores0024 Building confidence is KEY! Great philosophy!

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

@AnahyyRodriguez I love this, making students feel accepted is one of the main reasons why I got into teaching!

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

A1: The way I would welcome students is by celebrating mistakes, and reminding students that learning is a process, and take some of that pressure away. #CalTPAChat #CalTPA #Culture_Schooling

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

Hello, I am a credential student in California, I am studying to become an elementary school teacher. #CalTPA #CalTPAChat #Culture_Schooling

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

Thank you for having me, can't wait to participate again soon! #Culture_Schooling #ColChat

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

A4. The best way to keep students engaged is for the teacher themselves to stay engaged, take more time on that lesson if the students are responding well; ask for feedback after, see what they liked/disliked so you can include it in the future. #Culture_Shooling #ColChat

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

A3. I would support adults to learn by giving them clear, straightforward information. I would encourage them to keep an open-mind for other perspectives. #Culture_Schooling #ColChat

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

A2. I would support students who are reluctant to learn by finding a different angle on the subject to get them interested. I would also find the subject that they love and incorporate other subjects into that lesson-creating lesson tailored to them. #Culture_Schooling #ColChat

[Alex Ramirez @AlexRam1358]

A1. The factors that lead to reluctant learners include fear of failure, not excited about the material, and not being included in the master narrative (not being represented in the literature). #Culture_Schooling #ColChat