Amber Davenport

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@ScanlanMattea I think it’s import to wake up & tell yourself it’s a new day. It helps me keep that hope

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

“I wake up in the morning and I believe that the world can be better and that’s why I do the work that I do” -I just absolutely loved this quote from teacher activism.
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[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@Qu33nAkilahD We have committees at school, like a recycling committee, but it’s become more of a job rather than something teachers enjoy doing. There definitely could be a new way of going about this committee to make a difference with recycling in our school.

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

After reading about activism and how teachers can be activists, do you plan to try to be an activist? What will some of your first steps be if you are? What are some ways you’re currently an activist?
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[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@CABride07 I really like this idea because almost any grade level could do this.

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

“When we help our students see how power works, we help them see how they can use the tools of their own power to make the world a better place”
How have you helped your students see how power works in your school or community?

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[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@mortonco21 Maybe it could be an ongoing assignment that students complete through the unit/semester. My students are learning about the human body & are completing daily journals to show what they have learned.

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@mortonco21 I think having actual teacher input when creating these tests could be a step in a better direction (internally I’m yelling get rid of the test!!).

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@Qu33nAkilahD I’m kind of in the same boat. I feel like I’d be more comfortable with supporting others, but I fear that it’s because I’m afraid of what could happen or be said if I tried to become an activist.

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@KaylaCa27870035 I do think it’d be more common if testing weren’t as strict. I don’t think it’s the standards so much as the stress of teaching to the test.

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

“I’m a seize the moment teacher! If a volcano has erupted that day, I want to teach volcanoes! I don’t want to teach it 3 weeks from now when it comes up in the curriculum”
Do you ever feel like this?
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[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@evansca4 We’ve been working on math fluency through quick timed tests. These are stressful on my students. I’ve swapped to using math fluency blookets. They’re less stressful and I can see if they’re getting it by just walking around.

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@EmilyMorganNTYS I relate to this so much right now. We’ve already taught about insects. I’m getting caterpillars for the room soon. I wanted to push my insect unit back, as it includes the life cycle, but didn’t have this option! That unit would have made a bigger impact if I had this decision.

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@CABride07 Include the many cultures within our society/school. Bring in literature that includes all. Bring up big contributors to subjects, contributors they aren’t used to hearing about. Do your research to not only help your students, but to be a more sustainable educator.

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@KaylaCa27870035 @_ashleymoles_ 100% I would change our curriculum. We had this conversation at lunch today about how we just wish we had the opportunity as teachers to have a little bit of say in our new curriculum. It seems as though tradition does not always benefit us.

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@CABride07 I love what you said about every situation being an opportunity to write or discuss. I think too often I get caught up in the standards and pass up the teachable moments for my students.

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

After reading Subversion: An essential tool of the master teacher, do you think subversion is necessary to be a successful teacher?
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[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@DebbieC94364942 @KaityMccawley Classrooms displays that display the many different families and their traditions is a great way for students to learn about the cultures that are found within their own school/classroom :) I think this could even be carried into secondary education.

[Amber Davenport @davenpab]

@DebbieC94364942 @KaityMccawley I’m thinking more actual depictions of historical events vs. the cartoon ones that are often depicted due to it being more interesting for kids. I think the cartoons kind of put a comical/not as serious sense to these events. Parents could send in pictures they deem appropriate.