Kevin Maphis

He/Him. Actor, Singer, Gamer, whimsically charming, and impishly adorable.

[Non-Ironically T.V.'s B. Dave Walters - EVERYWHERE @BDaveWalters]

Amen

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@RutgersAltRoute A5: With assessments I always make sure that a grade never weighs too heavily and can never be improved. Monologues for examples are assessed multiple times before the final performance/test. This way students know where they need to focus their work on. #GrowthMindset #TeacherED

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@RutgersAltRoute A4: Feedback for my class is in matched to the rubric I use to grade. This way my students know where they excelled and what needs improvement. I then focus in on ways they can improve on what they need help on and discuss what work I've seen them put in so far. #GrowthMindset

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@TaitLiza @RutgersAltRoute YEP! I had a math teacher tell me this when I didn't understand something and I was like "Well, guess I'm too stupid to move on from here then"

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@RutgersAltRoute A3: A focus on language is important. Gotta make sure the message you are getting across shows that everyone learns at a different pace, they have a different starting line when it comes to education. Make sure they are focused on their journey and not someone elses. #TeacherEd

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@Saskwatch62 @RutgersAltRoute aww man! I must have missed that announcement. Oh well I teach Improv so this will be good practice for thinking on my feet.

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@RutgersAltRoute A2: You can promote a grown mindset in the classroom by ensuring your students are focused in on effort instead of outcome. Praise their hard work and not just their talent or intelligence. #GrowthMindset #TeacherEd

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@RutgersAltRoute A1 There's an opportunity to see students grow both in what is being taught in class and how they see themselves develop as learners. Setting goals for themselves I feel is key to this. #GrowthMindset #TeacherEd

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@RutgersAltRoute Kevin! I teach Acting

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@RutgersAltRoute A5: we definitely need more training on how to read and understand IEP and 504 plans. Also professional development days for modification/accommodation strategies.

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@RutgersAltRoute A5 Schools and teachers should always be up to date on the latest information and strategies that they can use to support all of their students. Collaborating directly with ABA programs etc in order to adjust methods as needed. #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

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@RutgersAltRoute A4 One of the rules in my acting class is that if a student is uncomfortable about an activity, they need to inform me so that I can help. I let them know that if there is a problem, and you don't tell someone, the problem can't be fixed. #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

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@RutgersAltRoute A3 For my acting class we have class rules about how to support each other. Along with this I make sure that information is given in a variety of ways to assist all kinds of learners. Modifications and accommodations are made for tests and lectures. #Theater #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

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@RutgersAltRoute A2 In my classroom I've found that I can't use fidgets because with acting, the students hands will either be holding a prop or nothing. Preferential seating has been a boon for my class to make sure that the students are supported by peers and away from distractions. #TeacherEd

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@arcurem @RutgersAltRoute I remember when I was a paraprofessional for ABA the fidgets would also distract other students who would wonder why they weren't able to have one.

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@RutgersAltRoute A1 I'm currently in a class where half of my students have IEPs and/or are part of our Special Ed program. With an acting class, this has shown me how the rules/ routines of the class have led to a supportive and safe place for every student to partake in. #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

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@RutgersAltRoute Kevin Maphis, I teach High School Acting.