Words are extremely powerful.Using affective words in our classrooms can create an encouraging,empowering & nurturing environment.Start & end the day with positive words;not just to praise students but to show that You appreciate & care for them.#WordoftheWeek#Optimistic#Monday
Listening is not simply hearing the words that are being said, but also understanding the emotions and perspectives behind them. By practicing active listening, we create a space where others feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Have you used this music in your #classroom? Students love it and the beat structure is perfect to help calm minds for creativity and deep thinking . Just google #lofichill#infusedclassroom
Anyone else use it?
Last semester I had the opportunity to create a podcast for a class project, and recently I recorded another episode for a different course :-) I had way too much fun- check it out! https://t.co/k48LiRp39Q
Education and literacy are the practice of freedom..."a movement against and beyond boundaries. It is that movement which makes education the practice of freedom" -bell hooks
Kids don't plan to come to school to get into trouble. Behaviour is a form of communication and quite often - the reason for it will make you sad, not angry.
Really starting to get the hang of this twitter thing and reaping the benefits! I participated in my first twitter chat last night and received amazing advice and knowledge from experts in education #IM422
@ValentinaESL Q4: I'm excited to hear experienced teachers thoughts on this! In my college courses, the importance of developing and strengthening literacy in a student's first language FIRST is stressed
A1) Hi everyone!! My name is Emily and I'm a pre-service ESL teacher going to college in Minnesota. I'm super excited to be learning with you all :-) #SeidlitzEdChat