Kaycee Kulbaba

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

If nothing else remember that comprehension must be present before children will ever really learn what they are being taught. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Mindfulness and metacognition must first be understood by teachers before we can expect it from our students. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Consider timing and climate when using critical literacy in the classroom to avoid conflict. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Literacy is NOT linear so it's time that we stop treating it that way. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

When used properly, Language Frames are a great way to get early years students to go deeper in their writing. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Get students to dig deeper into the lives of authors to enhance understanding of context and perspective. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Look for the influences that aren't blatantly obvious. Even small influences can have a big impact. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Age, gender, income, education and cultural factors are all forms of social disadvantage that teachers need to be aware of. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Kinder Writing: Let kids show you what they know, no matter how many empty spaces they leave. Something is better than nothing. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Ideal = the best possible scenario according to your opinion. Remember that what is ideal for some is less than ideal for others. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Students will better understand the specifics if they FIRST understand the big picture. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Give books away as prizes and get the students to give a mini book talk about WHY they chose the books. Get them talking! #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Stop assuming that kids have experienced good thinking and start teaching them how to think! #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Get kids to talk about the details! The more they understand what they're seeing the more they will comprehend the bigger picture #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

We need to connect the new to the known in order to learn. Talk about simple yet crucial. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Comprehension = 1) viewing, 2) summarizing, 3) selecting important information, 4) personalizing information NOT read and recall #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

Comprehension = 1) viewing, 2) summarizing, 3) selecting important information and 4) personalizing information NOT read and recall.

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

The two most common reactions to oppression are to own it or to disown it. #EDUC4600

[Kaycee Kulbaba @KayceeKulbaba]

I did not realize how important dialogue is for students to truly understand and process the material that they learn until today #EDUC4600