For teachers looking for classroom resources on how to discuss race and foster productive conversations with students, EdWeek has compiled this list: https://t.co/tXCSXLnVAV
@learnwithwood A4: #1stchat I'm a big fan of different options for big projects. For a Romeo and Juliet unit, my teacher gave us 4 options for the final project. We could write a paper, make a video, poster, or diorama. We got to pick something that played to our strengths!
@nicolejerome@learnwithwood#1stchat I think that being open to student's questions and thoughts is so important! I had a teacher that would tease students for asking "silly questions". They were trying to be fun, but I was scared to ask for help in that class.
@learnwithwood#1stchat A3: I would like to give students a voice through writing. For students that are reluctant to speak out in class, I think writing is a great chance to make their thoughts heard. I would like for them to write and share in small groups.
@learnwithwood A2: In the future, I would like to connect the material to current events or the student's lives. I think that this will make them care about what is going on in the classroom!
@teacher_edson@learnwithwood I agree with you! There are many different ways that students can show how much they are growing and engaging with the material!
@learnwithwood A1: For me, it means that students are invested in their learning. They are emotionally and mentally excited to engage with the material and/or their classmates. In my room, I would like to hear focused or intense conversations. #1stchat
@lekadegroot@learnwithwood Hello! I'm Grayce and I'm an English Language Arts Education major from the University of Oklahoma! This is also my first Twitter chat π
@JennWillTeach A3 #3043practice Biggest thing for me is how easy it is to research. Databases have SAVED my life SO many times. Can't imagine how college students wrote papers before the internet!
Students before the internet probably:
@JennWillTeach A2 #3043practice I have several! One that stood out the most was my high school English teacher, Mrs.Long. She always encouraged my writing and gave me readings that she thought I would enjoy. I could tell she really cared about her students.
@JennWillTeach A1 #3043practice
I want to help young students discover a love for reading and writing. I also love the way literature brings different people and ideas together. I want to facilitate that in my classroom!