Esmeralda Fernandez

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

"Creativity is just as important as literacy, we should treat it with respect". #TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

@cakeperson We have to educate students of the overall importance of pursuing a higher education, not just a high school diploma. #TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

Forming teacher- student relationships have a greater impact on the academic achievement, along with building a resilient classroom. #TWU300

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

@cakeperson As teachers we need to learn ELL students’ strengths & acknowledge their abilities rather than focus on their deficits. #TWU3003

[Being Latino @beinglatino]

Teachers are our unacknowledged heroes. http://t.co/XGqyvUroy2 #MakeADifference #BeLatino #DigiLatino

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

“Rather than losing a language to gain another, the goal should be Balanced Bilingualism, being equally fluent in both languages” #TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

@Janellvargo Every child deserves to have a free equal eduction. I am so glad that IDEA ensures that for these students. #TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

Did you know-Every state in U.S has a child find system to alert & educate the public about services for children w/disabilities?#TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

@Pamkelly2205 I believe that as future educators it's also our responsibility to educate & build awareness about these terms. #TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

Teachers should take individual differences among students seriously & differentiate their instruction to connect with each student #TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

@mmwolf11 "By encouraging students to grow in areas they value, including social areas that become so important in adolescence." #TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

As future educators we must create opportunities that allow authentic participation,cooperation,problem solving,& accomplishment #TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

@NicoleTwu "Authoritative teaching strategies lead to positive relationships w/students & enhance motivation for learning."#TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

"Eriksons's psychosocial; emphasized the dev. of self, search for ID, individual's relationship w/others & role of culture in life"#TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

Children place new info into schemas to make sense of it & better understand it.#TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

@cakepeson Even as an adult I do this. It helps me stay focused in what I’m doing when the environment around me is too chaotic! #TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

@annasmith True as future educators we should veer away from “trivial pursuit” curriculum that is an inch deep and mile wide. #TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

"Students must be neither bored by work that is too simple nor left behind by teaching they cannot understand."Vygotsky #TWU3003

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

140 characters may seem like a strange way to get PD. Educators have found it a powerful space where they can shared interests… @TWU3482

[Esmeralda Fernandez @EssyFernandez]

“Silencing Blunters: For students who have trouble with disruptive blurting.” Great for students that just have to speak out! #TWU3482