Taylor Davis

I'm a teacher in training at Western Carolina University!

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

@MsQueen_2019 I definitely will be referencing this as we begin Intern II in the fall and as well as begin teaching! Classroom management is dependent on the group of students, and I think it is always important to be responsive to the needs of students! #edel339

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

As an intern, I often struggle with how to manage disruptive students. This article mentions that the only person you are in control of in the classroom is you. Therefore, it is important that we control our reactions to student behavior!
#edel339 #classroommanagement

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

Response 5: When interviewing a mentor teacher, the most important question I would ask is how do you create a classroom environment that fosters collaborative learning and growth? #edel339twitterchat

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

Response 4: When looking to the future, I want to work at a school that is focused on supporting the growth of students. I want to work at a school that fosters collaboration among teachers and creates a sense of community among teachers and students. #edel339twitterchat

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

Response 3: I think the most challenging part of being a new teacher is establishing classroom management! I can ask mentor teachers about how they established routines and procedures in their classroom as a beginning teacher! #edel339twitterchat

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

Response 2: As a new teacher, I am looking forward to helping students achieve goals that they never thought possible! I want to help students grow and learn! I want to create a community in which students feel welcomed and valued! #edel339twitterchat

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

Response 1: Hey! I am Taylor! I am from Kings Mountain, NC! My favorite book to read with students is Oh The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss! #edel339twitterchat

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

@egalexander33 100% agree with you! Making mistakes is a learning opportunity that should be celebrated! I’ve been trying to teach my students this! I think there is power in them seeing that we make mistakes too! Mkstakes are a good thing because it allows for growth! #edel339

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

@MissLail3 Exactly! If we are focusing on developing growth mindsets, mistakes are a learning opportunity! We should show students the value of making mistakes and allow for the opportunity to try again! #edel339

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

@AlexMarler9 I completely agree! Students have to feel safe in our classroom before they can focus on learning! We must show them the value that they bring to our classroom! We must listen and be patient! #edel339

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

We have to show our students that we care about them! Once they know that we are invested in their lives, they will invest in our classroom community and in our lessons! Show them that you believe in them! #edel339

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

The same with a great classroom culture! https://t.co/Jpi5YTlkEo

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

A current trend in education is to get students moving! I believe it is so important to allow students to release their energy! I also love the idea of teaching mindfulness strategies! I definitely want to use movement and mindfulness in my future classroom! #edel339

[edutopia @edutopia]

Breathe in. Breathe out.
It's not only good for you—but your students too!
#HowLearningHappens

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

@KristenBar2019 I think that the dice activity for writing and reading are both very valuable in the classroom! Rolling dice would allow for students to engage in authentic movement and provide them with the writing prompts needed! I had never thought of using dice in literacy! #edel339

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

Students need to feel that they belong in order to engage in higher level-thinking tasks! It is imperative that as teachers we create a classroom in which our students feel safe, valued, and heard! They should know that they matter when they walk through our door! #edel339

[edutopia @edutopia]

"As human beings, one of the most essential needs we have is the need to belong." In fact, neuroscience shows that this sense of belonging is a prerequisite for learning. #HowLearningHappens

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

@msbrookskinder I completely agree with you! It is so important to connect with our students and get to know them! This creates such a community within the classroom! #edel339

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

@msbishop123 I agree! I think it is important to realize that differentiation should be implemented to benefit all students! I think it is very important that we plan well to meet the needs of all of the students in our classrooms! They are worth the work! #edel339

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

For Valentine's Day, I wrote each student a note about what I love and appreciate about them! One parent found me after school and told me how much this meant to her child! Build those relationships with students! It is the little things that mean the most! #edel339

[edutopia @edutopia]

A consistent, positive relationship with even one trusted adult can provide a “powerful antidote to stress” for struggling students. #HowLearningHappens

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

@MrsFungi I think that it is so important for students to feel comfortable and calm during an assessment! This environment would really ease some of the anxiety and stress that comes with testing! Plus, who doesn't love a fireplace? #edel339

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

There are many tools in this list that integrate technology into formative assessment! It is vital that we use formative assessments to see if students are understanding the material presented as well as inform our instruction! Assessment is not always about big tests! #edel339

[Taylor Davis @TaylorDavis06]

@adwhitaker7 I think this is an awesome idea that can be implemented in journals! This would be such a great way to end the day! As teachers, we should be teaching our students how to be model citizens and good people along with the content!