Josh becker

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@RutgersAltRoute Making sure teachers are aware that HIB can apply to other teachers too.

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@kissofhonesty @RutgersAltRoute I still to this day use problem-solving techniques I learned as a peer mediator in middle school.

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: let them know that I hear them and am here for them, and I will advocate for them. Also making sure bullies face consequences for their behavior while knowing that I am happy to hear their problems too, so that they can have a healthier outlet for their frustrations.

[Kyle Walton @KyleWal54389073]

@RutgersAltRoute Those things really impact instructional time and a feeling of safety at school. Learning cannot happen if a student feels unsafe

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: making sure kids understand that intimidation IS bullying. The threat of doing something can be just as psychologically and emotionally harmful as actually doing it. #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[Melyssa Kayla @MelyssaKayla]

@Jbc123455 @RutgersAltRoute Hi Josh, completely understand where you're coming from. I wanted to treat them as mature young adults the first few weeks but now they understand if they can't handle that responsibility I will have to intervene, separate them so that it is a safe environment. They get over it😄

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@zoedepop @RutgersAltRoute This seems like a great idea, especially in terms of uplifting students who are having bad days.

[Lisa Pikaard @nygiantsnjgrl]

@RutgersAltRoute #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying communication with family is very important. We discover how the student feels/acts at home. This helps us see what we may not. We meet as a team to discuss how students are doing, if we've noticed a change etc twice a week as well.

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I try to contact parents if their kids are having academic or behavior issues (e.g. constant lateness). This lets parents respond to me on their own terms as well as making it clear that I'll be communicating with them about more than just grades. #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@Keegs_Walker @RutgersAltRoute Agreed on constructive feedback! Students need to feel comfortable making mistakes, without feeling like they'll be ridiculed or harshly criticized for doing so.

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: Often, this kind of thing happens when students are completing projects or independent assignments. So when I'm circulating or keeping an eye on students' Chromebook screens, it's also important to be aware of conversations/interactions happening. #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[Teddy's Hooman🏳️‍🌈 @Andrew_Garda]

@RutgersAltRoute You have to keep your ears open at all times. Often, bullying happens when you have your back turned. Once you hear something, you have to get to the root cause of it. 9/10 times there's something going on with the bully you might be able to help with #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@MelyssaKayla @RutgersAltRoute I need to be better about separating students who need to be separated because they're such good friends and talk all the time. I don't want to seem like "the bad guy," but sometimes you have to be "the bad guy" to keep your classroom running efficiently.

[Melyssa Kayla @MelyssaKayla]

@RutgersAltRoute Frequent verbal reminders of expected behavior in my classroom, to use kind words and be respectful. Verbal warnings of unexpected behavior (and consequences) seating arrangements that promote a safe and effective learning environment, separating students who need to be separated

[Sarah Turo @turo_sarah]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: Create a respectful space by having conversations with the kids instead of yelling at them. Use daily reminders of expectations and how to work with other kids respectfully even if they don't get along.
#AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@NickMontagna1 @RutgersAltRoute Yes, involving parents (when possible) is important as well. If SEL in the classroom isn't being reinforced at home, then students will have a harder time retaining it.

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: One thing I do is make sure my curriculum involves a variety of voices and perspectives. If students only read works by straight white men, how will the majority of my students (who are not straight white men) feel like they matter in the class? #AltRtEd #Standuptobullying

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@RutgersAltRoute Josh Becker, high school English

[Josh becker @Jbc123455]

@RutgersAltRoute I'm glad I'm not the only one who uses email and other virtual means of contacting parents! I like having documentation of our conversations as well, which is obviously harder to do with phone calls.