Tchrs who listen to kids’ conversations, observe their projects, & read their writing don't need to use tests. But this assumes kids have a chance to converse, design projects, & write. If they just listen to lecs & do wksheets, there’s not much authentic learning to BE assessed
Positive relationships with caring adults can help buffer students from the effects of trauma and chronic stress, making trauma-informed schools "healing places." @edutopia@Kschwart#edchat#traumainformed https://t.co/vmEcgF8Wxe
When I speak to college athletes I tell them 20 years from now you’re not going to wish you would have spent more time on social media or played more Fortnite or partied more. 20 years from now you’ll wish you would have devoted yourself to being the best you can be.
FINAL: Bloomington South 1, Terre Haute North 0 ... Panthers don’t give up a goal in three games and will return home to host the regional next Saturday.
Reading aloud to students is often relegated to the elementary classroom. In this @NCTEVoices article, @lester_laminack gives guidelines for reading aloud to all ages. https://t.co/dq0NHMT1Sd
“Instead of asking your Ss to compare two full class texts, create assignments that allow them to use their independent novels." https://t.co/iQG8mbAdQb
Transformational teachers share best practices, build mentoring relationships, observe their peers, keep things fresh, model their subject's usefulness, and demonstrate caring beyond what they teach. https://t.co/HnTbjvRj2m
When teachers get "curious instead of furious" they don't take the student's behavior personally, and they don't act on anger. They respond to student behaviors rather than react to them. https://t.co/4rq05kjqTk
I’m convinced that the best way for schools to teach empathy, respect, tolerance & understanding, is to model these behaviors each & every day for our students.
#education#edchat