Grace Perry

Middle-level education major at Illinois State University

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Hello! Anybody happen to know any good brain break apps? #middleschool #TCH306 #studentteacher #brainbreak

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@Scyonamine I felt this way too. I think the older students get the less the importance of creativity and engagement is talked about. The focus slowly becomes more geared toward just learning the content and less about engaging with and understanding it.

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@gweeterrez I totally agree with you. Students must have outlets in which they can openly express themselves. This also helps them to become more comfortable and confident.

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A6: I think the short film alike highlights the idea that learning should be empowering. It should encourage creativity and embrace student diversity. Students should not be bashed for their creativity. Instead the teaching/learning process should be creative. #tchedbirds #tch296

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A5: Young adolescents learners are unique in the sense that they have different perspectives of the world. During adolescence students are growing into themselves, and teachers need to make an effort to ensure students don't loose their individuality and creativity. #tchedbirds

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A4: I think it is important to be willing in taking the chance to try new things and applying new methods/techiniques in the classroom. It is beneficial to go into it having the mindset that you may make mistakes and that's okay. Mistakes help us grow. #tchedbirds #tch296

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A3: It reafirmed that teaching needs to be tailored to the student. We should embrace all the unique characteristics of our students and apply them to in our instruction. It is also important to be flexible and adaptable to students needs. #tchedbirds #tch296

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A2: I feel that some teachers were/are less focused in student individuality and creativity and more so in student academic achievement. I think that this resulted in many students being less enthused and excited for class and school in general. #tchedbirds #tch296

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A1: Hi everyone, my name is Grace. I'm currently a junior, graduating in 2023. My endorsements are social studies and science. I'd say Despicable Me by Pharrel Williams is my theme song for the week. #tch296 #tchedbirds

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A5: I want to really focus as much as I can on getting to know students and listening in on conversations a bit. This way I can gather a bank of information and apply it to future lessons to ensure that they are relevant and of interest to students. #TCH296

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A4: I remember discovering/ learning about the sun. For science, we spent a while observing and documenting the sun's position as well as the sun's purpose/function. Learning about the importance it had in our lives was intriguing to me. #TCH296

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A3: I think the way that papers/essays were structured during my time in middle school could have been much better. There was a lack of instruction, we were given paper themes and brief rubrics that weren't much help with guiding writing. I think objectives help a lot. #TCH296

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@missmelissaguzm I agree! Not everyone is extroverted or super open to sharing. We may need to take alternative routes to get to know some of our students.

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A2: I plan to build relationships with students by discussing current topics/events and asking about their families. Finding things that are relevant to both you and your student's lives. It's easy to hear student discussion and chime in with your input/opinion. #TCH296

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A1: Acknowledging that teachers are allowed to and should make mistakes. It is through experience and trial and error that we are able to grow and become better teachers. It's all about learning how to best serve the needs of our students. #TCH296

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#masterychat A6: Asking open ended questions. Allowing students to think about the topic and branch off of it again. The way questions are worded and the level of thinking required to answer it should be considered. Also what you think the students will or should respond

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#masterychat A5: Teach students to question everything. Analyze and debate both or several sides to questions. Getting them to engage in that critical thinking is essential.

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#masterychat A4: I think breaking down the essential parts of a question and introducing the idea of purpose in questioning over time could work. #tch130

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#masterychat A3: Making it exciting! Turning it into a conversation or a debate where everyone can have their voices heard judgement free. Teachers can start by opening with their own questions and keep requirements/ guidelines simple leaving room for student creativity.

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#masterychat Q2: I think students are afraid to ask questions due to fear of judgement, from both peers and teachers alike. Many students lack confidence in their ideas.