Derek Peterman

Husband. Father. Educator. Coach | STEM. Woodworking. Athletics | Educate. Motivate. Inspire. Lead.

[Laura Robb @LRobbTeacher]

Once you’ve built trusting relationships, work hard to maintain them!

[Ellen Deem @deem_ellen]

Join @ShiftParadigm and me TOMORROW 7:00 PM EDT for KEEPING HOPE ALIVE IN YOUR HEART - part two of a very special two-part #WhatIsSchool series for educators. Thanks for retweeting. @mrkempnz

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

A6) Just like adults, transition from the pandemic is not easy. Students are at a different point in their lives but they’re still overwhelmed. Patience is important, they’re human too and we have to remember and respect that. #masterychat #EDLR795

[Dr. Denis Sheeran, Ed.D @MathDenisNJ]

Q6 Next year, most schools will be “back on schedule” but our students may not be. How can we Meet Students Where They Are from day 1 next fall? #MasteryChat

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

A5)Support support support! Teaching is difficult, teaching in a pandemic is HARD! None of us signed up for that but we’re here! Students education is so important and we’re here to help them achieve that, but support from peers, parents and admin is key! #masterychat #EDLR795

[Dr. Denis Sheeran, Ed.D @MathDenisNJ]

Q5 Schools are big machines and change is hard. What do you need in order to be able to reroute the learning GPS this year? #MasteryChat

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

A4) Following pacing and curriculum does not belong. Students needs come first, they are their to learn, to prepare for life after graduation. You have to find a happy medium in regards to the pace you move, but it should never sacrifice students needs. #masterychat #EDLR795

[Dr. Denis Sheeran, Ed.D @MathDenisNJ]

Q4 Which One Doesn’t Belong, and Why? #MasteryChat

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

A3) VIRTUAL LEARNING/DISTANCE LEARNING! It is so difficult to truly know where a student is when you can only talk to them through a computer screen or with a mask! Seeing someone’s expressions makes communication much easier! #masterychat #EDLR795 @DrVirtuality

[Dr. Denis Sheeran, Ed.D @MathDenisNJ]

Q3 What obstacles or roadblocks are stopping you from meeting students where they are now? #MasteryChat

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

To me, this means realizing where your student(s) are in their personal lives, school work, athletics or your classroom and being there to support them and help them through it as a mentor and leader. #masterychat #EDLR795 @DrVirtuality

[Dr. Denis Sheeran, Ed.D @MathDenisNJ]

Q2: What does “meeting students where they are” mean to you? #MasteryChat

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

@MathDenisNJ A1) Mitsubishi, it’s not silver, nor does it have a circular outline! #masterychat #EDLR795

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

@MathDenisNJ A little late joining but I’m Derek, I teach STEM and WoodShop from northwestern PA

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

I will absolutely try sharing my experiences with them to better understand them and to encourage them to better understand themselves!Showing empathy and understanding and leading by example! #WhatIsSchool #EDLR795 @DrVirtuality

[Mark E. Weston Ph.D. @ShiftParadigm]

Q6) During the upcoming week, what one thing will you do that you’ve not done before to help restore hope to a student? #whatisschool

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

@deem_ellen @DrVirtuality @ShiftParadigm So glad I attended!

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

A5) consistent conversation, letting them know that they aren’t here to pass or fail...they’re here to learn something new, not just grading based on outcome but on effort. I think this will encourage students to try harder and stay involved. #WhatIsSchool #EDLR795 @DrVirtuality

[Ellen Deem @deem_ellen]

Q5 What three things have you not tried, but want to try to help restore hope to a student? What results do you expect? #WhatIsSchool @ShiftParadigm

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

@ErmaLuis1 @ShiftParadigm Love this!

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

A4) example from my A3, we had discussions about their hobbies, what they enjoyed, why they weren’t enjoying this class and what their learning style was. We were able to adjust projects and work better together once we understood more about each other. #whatisschool #EDLR795

[Mark E. Weston Ph.D. @ShiftParadigm]

Q4) What have you done to help restore hope to a student? What was the result? #whatisschool

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

Eventually we had a break through with the student and found a woodworking project they were excited about. It completely changed their attitude and the class environment! #WhatIsSchool #EDLR795

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

I had a student that never wanted to participate in projects. They would sit in the hallway or work on packets. Other students were constantly asking why, or saying it wasn’t fair. It was a constant disruption. #WhatIsSchool #EDLR795

[Ellen Deem @deem_ellen]

Q3 Please provide an example of how the loss of hope can affect a student’s learning and classroom behavior? #WhatIsSchool @ShiftParadigm

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

When a student loses hope they become less engaged. If they’re not engaging in the lesson they’re missing out on the education that goes with it! Their uninterested behavior can also affect other students and cause disruptions! #WhatIsSchool #EDLR795 @DrVirtuality

[Mark E. Weston Ph.D. @ShiftParadigm]

Q3) Please provide an example of how the loss of hope can affect a student’s learning and classroom behavior? #whatisschool

[Jerry Blumengarten @cybraryman1]

A2 It is very important and hard to do remotely but you have to be cognizant of students' body language and expressions. Many are very anxious and have lost some hope as a result of the pandemic. Reach out to each student Body Language https://t.co/WoDJ2LOZrd #whatisschool

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

A2) They become complacent, stressed, easily overwhelmed. Happiness fades and is replaced with anger and irritation! Such hard things to overcome! #WhatIsSchool #EDLR795 @DrVirtuality

[Mark E. Weston Ph.D. @ShiftParadigm]

Q2) How do you determine whether a student has lost hope? Believes things are hopeless? #whatisschool

[Derek Peterman @PetermanDerek]

A1) Inspired, Motivated, Excited, Positive #WhatIsSchool #EDLR795 @DrVirtuality

[Mark E. Weston Ph.D. @ShiftParadigm]

Q1) What four words best describe what it’s like when a student has hope? #whatisschool