Caroline Parsons

Auburn University

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@isabell43995497 Another way is through a community garden. It teaches students patience, responsibility, and important life skills they need one day in the future.

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@isabell43995497 I think a few ways school could incorporate nature into their core curriculum is simply by having classes outside! If students are learning about the water cycle or the anatomy of a flower have them see it themselves and not just in the textbook.

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@PiercePruet At the end of the day we’re teachers, not superheros, but in my opinion I think that makes us better!

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@PiercePruet We have to remind ourselves that it doesn’t take a grand gesture to be the greatest teacher. If we are actively choosing to create an environment that is positive, compassionate, and supportive for all of our students, we’re already making an impact.

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“Relational strategies might even be more important than practical ones because they guide the day-to-day decisions we make as educators” (Gorski 141). How do YOU plan on making your future classrooms more inclusive, intimate, and intentional for all students? #AUCTEE3100

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@AlleySizemore We can’t advocate for classroom diversity when the curriculum doesn’t meet the same standard. By highlighting all people groups, we are introducing to our students not only the beauty of culture but the importance of perspective as well (2/2).

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@AlleySizemore Their history and culture is simply never taught, so they are oftentimes forced to assimilate and learn what the majority wants and not what is actually true. As educators, we have to learn their truth, speak their truth, and teach their truth (1/2).

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@morganburkett_ a wonderful way to display intimacy in the classroom. Not every child will be able to reciprocate this on their own, so it’s our obligation to model first in hopes that they will one day express themselves too (2/2).

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@morganburkett_ It would definitely be difficult! Communication is a huge priority in my life, so I can only imagine what it feels like not being understood. Needless to say, we should always seize every opportunity to express and communicate our emotions with our students because it’s … (1/2)

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Specifically, how would having low expectations for low-income students be harmful and problematic towards their education?

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“Students learn more, and more deeply, when we demonstrate that we believe in their abilities to do so” (Gorski, 121). With that being said, why is it so important to have high expectations for ALL students? #AUCTEE3100 https://t.co/AVjM4GDY1W

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@MollyMc26743375 If we taught our students self-worth without actually having any of our own, we would only be speaking empty words. As teachers, we are called to lead by example so we must be able to model honestly to our students; because if we can’t do it, then how are we going to teach it?

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@morganburkett_ So, if we decided to adopt this same mentality within our own classrooms, the possibilities are truly endless! Our students will unanimously feel this great energy of love which will not only support their learning, but their true sense of identity as well.

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@morganburkett_ As someone who is not autistic, I truly cannot speak for those who are, however I still do believe in the power of self-love. When we learn to accept ourselves for who we are, we allow ourselves to grow; we become more bold, confident, and learn how to push our boundaries.

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“The accuracy of a stereotype about people in poverty might be irrelevant to the toll the stereotype exacts on low-income students” (Gorski, 69). Starting now, how can we be proactive in unlearning the many problematic stereotypes that surround students in poverty? #AUCTEE3100

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@KayeArnold10 When we educate ourselves about the different difficulties or experiences our students might be facing, we can better equip their needs while also emphasizing their worth. It truly begins and ends with effort. 2/2

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@KayeArnold10 In order to feel compassion, we ultimately have to be cognizant of what’s at hand. This is why I believe it is so so important to learn more about our students intimately because we’re not only transforming them into better students, but into better humans as well. 1/2