Maria Castiglia

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@miss_casimiro @RutgersAltRoute Yes!! Especially at the elementary level!

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@KyleWal54389073 @RutgersAltRoute I do something very similar, and it works very well for my kindergarteners!

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: I implement a lot project based learning or allow for choices in assessment style. This allows for student autonomy and also gives them a great chance to show what they know in a way they are comfortable with! #alternateroute #growthmindset

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@Mary603233322 @RutgersAltRoute Even behaviorally I use it a lot- definitely gets them to stop and think :).

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@Andrew_Garda @RutgersAltRoute Love this-feedback should always be constructive, even if corrections are necessary.

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@Mary603233322 @RutgersAltRoute Yes- this also creates accountability!

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@miss_casimiro @RutgersAltRoute 100%! Especially after a long week!

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@miss_casimiro @RutgersAltRoute Great idea!! I think that this sort of humanizes you as the teacher also and makes you more approachable- definitely going to try this :).

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@AlexisInguaggi1 @RutgersAltRoute Love your comment on celebrating self-correction!!

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@RutgersAltRoute Q3: Normalizing and encouraging asking for help! Instead of asking "does anyone need help?" asking "How can I help you all?" #growthmindset #alternateroute

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@RutgersAltRoute One of my favorite tools to use is individual mini whiteboards for the kids- so easy to correct a mistake on there plus they feel like teachers using it :).

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@miss_casimiro @RutgersAltRoute Yes! We also say "this is challenging" in my room rather than "hard", because challenges push us to grow!

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@nygiantsnjgrl @RutgersAltRoute Love this- I always tell my kids that this is the importance of a good eraser! We can make mistakes and learn how to fix them together.

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 My favorite way to create growth mindset opportunity is to provide choices in the classroom. I allow my students to share opinions and make guided choices within our curriculum guidelines about what interests them to learn about! #growthmindset #alternateroute

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@m1lKb4C3real @ASingh60290388 @RutgersAltRoute Yes, one thing I remind my kids of is that the best way to feel good about yourself when you're struggling is to do something kind for others! They always feel so much better about themselves afterward.

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@ASingh60290388 @RutgersAltRoute This is a frequent struggle in kinder, especially when students compare their reading capability to others! When this happens I often ask students to list 3 things that are great at as a confidence boost and reset!

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@Spedteacher2022 @RutgersAltRoute Absolutely, its so important to be so careful in delivering constructive feedback to these students so that they understand it is meant as guidance rather than criticism.

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: I think one of the biggest challenges is students who struggle with self-doubt. However, we as educators have an opportunity to help them recognize their growth and capability #altroute #growthmindset

[Maria Castiglia @MariaCastiglia7]

@EastlackTracy @RutgersAltRoute Yes! My kids know our routine like the back of their hand and it brings them so much comfort and stability in the classroom, especially for my more anxious students.