Micala Griffin

Elementary Education, NC State University

[Micala Griffin @MicalaGriffin]

The Achievement Gap is not only present between race, but between different economic standings as well. #edp304f13

[Micala Griffin @MicalaGriffin]

@SparksFactory I agree. Standards work great as guidelines for teaching, however "teaching to the test" is an issue #edp304f13

[Micala Griffin @MicalaGriffin]

Standards can be a goal for students to strive for. #edp304f13

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If teachers are unmotivated, how can we expects students to be motivated? #edp304f13

[Micala Griffin @MicalaGriffin]

Standards are a good basis for teaching, however it can take away the motivation of teachers in the classroom #edp304f13

[Sarah Little @_Sarah_Little_]

it's hard to incorporate constructivism in large classrooms i.e college #edp304f13

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Group activities aren't as effective if students aren't individually digesting what they're learning before meeting with a group #edp304f13

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Be creative in the classroom, but avoid activities that allow more out-going students to dominate #edp304f13

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Teachers should be open to the ideas of students while also scaffolding good work ethic and a positive environment. #edp304f13

[Micala Griffin @MicalaGriffin]

Teachers can meet students' needs for competency and autonomy by encouraging well-thought-out and creative work. #edp304f13

[Micala Griffin @MicalaGriffin]

Principles can help teachers with competency and relatedness by providing meetings and professional growth workshops. #edp304f13

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Principals can meet teachers needs for autonomy by supporting their ideas and help guide them to success. #edp304f13

[Micala Griffin @MicalaGriffin]

Allow students to choose the way they present an assignment (ex: make a poster vs. write a poem) and they will be more motivated #edp304f13

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Providing students with enjoyable learning activities may motivate them to participate and do well in class. #edp304f13

[Micala Griffin @MicalaGriffin]

Technology will always be advancing, so why not keep up its use in the classroom. #edp304f13

[Micala Griffin @MicalaGriffin]

Mastery goal structures should provide students ways to gain from their failures; to bounce back and grow from that. #edp304f13

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Remind students that they are working hard and they will continue that effort. Be careful of telling students how smart they are. #edp304f13

[Micala Griffin @MicalaGriffin]

Teachers using a mastery goal structure should encourage and acknowledge their students' growth and success in the classroom #edp304f13

[Micala Griffin @MicalaGriffin]

Teachers using performance goal structures may want to avoid the use of things like gold star charts #edp304f13

[Alexandra Toti @artoti94]

"That was juicy", said Judge Gray. #edp304F13