Bethlehem Gregory

5th Grade Science Teacher | Empowering students to ask the big questions ant think like scientists. Let's make every day an experiment! #ScienceEd

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@kaesaltroute @RutgersAltRoute I like that 'highlight' and 'goal' word choice. Thanks, I may use this also going forward.

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@RutgersAltRoute A5 - Verbal feedback has been my 'go-to' this year, mostly bc students aren't slowing down to see written feedback. I hope to adjust this next year by modeling where they can receive my written feedback in Google Classroom. G5 Science. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset #SciChat #AltrEd

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@RutgersAltRoute A4 - Biggest challenge is time for quality feedback. I teach 6 separate classes, so that's about 120 students to do grading/feedback. I see the value in feedback, so I need a good system. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset #SciChat #AltrEd

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@RutgersAltRoute A3 - From the materials leading up to this chat, I liked the idea of reading a letter to my students, letting them know that it is an honor to teach them. In a way it's demonstrating a vulnerability that opens us up to learn. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset #SciChat #AltrEd

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@RutgersAltRoute #scichat

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@RutgersAltRoute A2 - Supportive climate where mistakes are safe to make. Assignments are challenging in a way that encourage students to keep at it. And opportunities for doing things like assessments again. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset #Altrted

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@RutgersAltRoute A1 - A fixed mindset can keep a student from being motivated to learn, while a growth mindset could give them the courage to push forward. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset #altrted

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@RutgersAltRoute Bethlehem Gregory - K, 1st and 5th Grade Science

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@glittryfairy @RutgersAltRoute Consistency is super helpful, yes. For both students with LDs and those without. Good point! I need to work on creating routines better so that our whole classroom dynamic has more consistency.

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@RutgersAltRoute A5 #TeacherEd #SpEd I feel our school does a great job with identifying students with LDs early in their education. Testing for and implementing IEPs is a formal process that helps alleviate any nervous or anxious feelings for both the student and their caregivers.

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@alex_i85121 @RutgersAltRoute This is good advice. Giving them the question starters is a great idea.

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@RutgersAltRoute A4 #TeacherEd #SpEd I could've done this better this year, but getting to know students 1on1 and confirming that they know HOW to contact me with any questions or concerns. Making myself more accessible to them, so they feel comfortable asking for help.

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@CainJessica8875 @RutgersAltRoute Repetition at the elementary level isn't only helpful, it's a way to make it fun. My younger learners love a good song that highlights our more challenging vocabulary words. Then again, who doesn't? LOL.

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@Scienc_dude @RutgersAltRoute I am also working toward making sure there's always a paper option for when tech issues arise. That way a student doesn't have to feel frustrated or panicked. I'm working on streamlining this for my science class.

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@RutgersAltRoute A3 #TeacherEd #SpEd Our district uses the IXL learning platform which has built-in accommodations, including text-to-speech and highlighting capabilities. Showing students how to utilize these is a great way have independent access to our concepts.

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@DummyCanTeach @RutgersAltRoute This is a good idea. My 5th Graders have a science research project coming up that I'd like to try this with. Do you happen to have a good resource for sentence starters while doing research?

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@Katmaldonad0 @RutgersAltRoute I agree. As a science teacher, there are moments to 'gather supplies' that take practice, but also add in the movement necessary for a lot of ADHD students.

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@JaredOstr33 @RutgersAltRoute Shorter instructions or breaking up longer instructions into smaller steps is helpful for sure. I'm learning how to do this better within my lesson plan. Tricky with science and hands-on activities, but it's a goal for me.

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@RutgersAltRoute A2 #TeacherEd #SpEd In my classroom, students with ADHD are encouraged to advocate for themselves through 1on1 planning with me. We discuss their level of learning through using technology or handwritten approaches, and what healthy deadlines and responsibility look like.

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@Ms_Ruberte @RutgersAltRoute Yes to routines! I am working towards basic routines for all that I can then build upon as learners demonstrate their ability to do so independently. (Also, yes to authoritative, caring approach!)