Megan Gonnering

SNC '21💚💛 Future Educator🍎

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@HaileySgarlata @iskarob I love the idea of a gallery walk. Not only are the parents able to see their student's work but the students also get excited to show their parents their hard work! #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@iskarob A7: Parent engagement is important for many reasons, mainly that it gives the student a great support system in and out of school. I will involve my students' parents in the future with just communicating with them. #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@SweereEmma @abigailcurran1 Yes! Positive updates are just as important (if not more important) than negative updates! #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@abigailcurran1 A6: I really like the idea of giving parents the materials to support their child, you may tell the parent that their child needs to work on fractions, and they have no clue how to do that. Give them worksheets or explanations on how to help! #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@SarahM56781854 @abigailcurran1 Agreed! Students and parents need to know you expectations from the beginning. #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@abigailcurran1 A5: I find that making the parents your partner is really important. This is because we can't just send out newsletters and think that is enough, we also need to be having personal conversations with the parents about their student. #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@HaileySgarlata @iskarob Yes! it is very important to have positive role models in life, especially in school! #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@iskarob A4: students with engaged parents are more likely to have confidence in school and for most things this will really help their grades and behavior. On the same hand it is less likely that the student will have low-self esteem. #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@megkrueger14 @roethle_ryan @iskarob Agree! It is not the role of the parent to guess the goals of their student! #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@iskarob A3: This is when the parents and the teacher support the student and balance this relationship. The teacher is reaching out to the parent and the parent is willing to support their student in any way. One example would be the teacher asking the parent to work on reading at home.

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@HaileySgarlata @annasauer415 Agree! If this is when you are getting first impressions, the open houses serve as a great environment! #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@annasauer415 A2: For me, I feel like follow-through is extremely important. There is no point in communicating if you as the teacher/the parent don't actually do what you stated you would! #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@annasauer415 Basically everyone taking part benefits from communication, the student, because they have support from both school and home, and the parents and teachers because it overall makes them more comfortable with reaching out with concerns or questions! #EDUC330 #TheRents

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

A9: I learned that with LD and ADHD it is really important to be on the look out for signs, but to also be aware that it may not mean the student has that exceptionality. It is important to keep almost like a record of what you notice. #EDUC281 #ADHDLD

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

A8: I like the idea of emphasizing the big picture ideas (reasoning, imagination and abstraction) I feel like these focus less on what the student can't do and more on what will help them the most in the future. #EDUC281 #ADHDLD

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

A7: Knowing these signs, I would just be sure to look out for them in my classroom. I would also make sure to let the parents know if I ever see anything and help the student to succeed. #EDUC281 #ADHDLD

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

A6: It sounds like Lily may have some difficulties remembering a summary and with spelling words. This might be some early signs of a LD. I would work with her as well as inform the parents to work with her at home, and just keep an eye out. #EDUC281 #ADHDLD

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

@laken_mary @megkrueger14 It is important to remember that the students should have a say, this can also ensure their focus! #EDUC281 #ADHDLD

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

A5: I would accommodate learning exceptionalities in my classroom by focusing on what they can do. I would allow the students to have success in areas that are not affected by their LD. #EDUC281 #ADHDLD

[Megan Gonnering @GonneringMegan]

A4: Some identifiers are if the student has a hard time focusing (moving a lot, shouting out things) and if they act out without really thinking about it (impulsive). #EDUC281 #ADHDLD