David D

Alternate Route Teacher. Go Rutgers!

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: As a Social Studies Teacher, I’ve started incorporating reflection questions at the end of each assessment. Students can easily regurgitate facts, but how is history growing their mindset? #altrted #growthmindset

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@MikeyAR3 @RutgersAltRoute Fantastic use of feedback! Looking to show growth over the year can be an enlightening way for students to see how far they’ve come.

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: I recently assigned a creative writing piece and students were totally missing the format. After receiving feedback they were able to change their mindset, resubmit the piece for a better grade, flex their creative muscles, and have fun while doing it. #alrted #growthmindset

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@woodfromawoods @RutgersAltRoute Students appreciate when they are pushed, great point about expectations.

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: I’d love to incorporate more group work and interactive projects in my classroom. As a first year teacher I fall back on lecture and notes which can be a real snooze fest. Next year! #altrted #growthmindset

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: My goal is to create an environment that is so inviting students feel comfortable to grow their mindsets. I do this by decking the walls with historical prints and paintings and playing classical music as students enter. #altrted #growthmindset

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@HayleyKathryne @RutgersAltRoute Great point. Giving students feedback is a wonderful way to alter mindsets.

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@MariaCastiglia7 @RutgersAltRoute Great point. As educators, we have the potential to lift students up by forming an appreciation for our subject and curriculum.

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@RutgersAltRoute A1 Students will sometimes walk into a classroom with the mindset that they aren’t good writers or don’t particularly care for history because it’s boring. By creating engaging content and giving students exercises, I hope to change that mindset #altrted #growthmindset

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@RutgersAltRoute Q5 I’m interested in learning more about this. Oftentimes I’ll coordinate with a students case worker, they help answer a lot of questions #altrted #sped

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@RutgersAltRoute A4 Peardeck is great. It allows for students to go at their own pace and be assessed in a accurate manner #altrted #sped

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@RutgersAltRoute A3 Oftentimes, I will give students extra prompts and provide notes to ensure they participate to the fullest extent possible. #altrted #sped

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 Students are empowered to tap into their modifications and work with other students to achieve goals #altrted #sped

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@RutgersAltRoute A1 modifying curriculum to fit the needs of students requiring those mods #altrted #sped

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@AlexisInguaggi1 @RutgersAltRoute A few times this year I've seen the SAC involved in student disputes. Identification in the classroom is incredibly important.

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@Maxiscoffee @RutgersAltRoute I too have found the success of strategic seating.

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: If a student is unhappy and dragging down a class, my first reaction is to minimize this for the sake of the class. No good! Addressing a concerned student, identifying the cause, and including the appropriate parties is critical! #AltRtEd #Standuptobullging

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@HayleyKathryne @RutgersAltRoute An unhappy student can drag down a class. I often catch myself trying to minimize the impact of a bad attitude instead of addressing its cause.

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@JoeMalyack @kissofhonesty @RutgersAltRoute Good point. I've had student conflict outside of the classroom act as an albatross around the neck of my lessons.

[David D @DavidD_Rutgers]

@LejoyFreezyPops @RutgersAltRoute Just another example of the impact of educators!