Gregory Nappa

[Gregory Nappa @GregoryNappa]

@RutgersAltRoute Feedback needs to be frequent but the actual content should be concise and direct. Esoteric responses dilute the conversation and make it more confusing. My general rule which I’ve heard others say is keep it to 7 words or less.

[Gregory Nappa @GregoryNappa]

@RutgersAltRoute As a music teacher, I don’t typically do standard assessment, but an issue I have run into is students not answering questions as a class. Due to the fact that no one is raising their hands, others feel nervous to participate even if they do have the answer.

[Gregory Nappa @GregoryNappa]

@RutgersAltRoute I can fine tune my framing of questions by allowing them to be more open-ended and give more opportunity for “wait time” rather than having linear questions that either have a correct or wrong response.

[Gregory Nappa @GregoryNappa]

@RutgersAltRoute In my classroom, every student has the opportunity to present an answer by using whiteboards to write down answers or collaborate with students to reach a consensus. This allows everyone to participate rather than let one student answer every question.

[Gregory Nappa @GregoryNappa]

@RutgersAltRoute Students who have a fixed mindset are more difficult to shift towards a growth mindset. It doesn’t even need to be students, we see this in our lives when we “shut down.” We must remember that fixed mindset is not being stubborn, but rather an obstacle to overcome.

[Gregory Nappa @GregoryNappa]

@RutgersAltRoute Gregory Nappa, K-5 General Music!