Jessica Farris

Stonehill 2021

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

I really like how Ladson-Billings describes differentiation. It’s our job to “help students build bridges so they can become proficient” (163). Essentially, individualizing instruction is creating a new path when it becomes clear the old way doesn’t work for everyone #EDU310final

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

@LivTheTeacherr @alyssa50113574 Your comment makes me think back to the Michael Jr. video we watched called “Know Your Why”! Like he said, “when you know your why, your what becomes more impactful because you’re walking towards or in your purpose” #EDU310final

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

@LivTheTeacherr @MissJuliaRules This reminds me of the “pendulum” Lee Schulman talks about. We have to strike a balance between content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge (Schulman 7). Know your discipline just as much as you know how to communicate it to others! #EDU310final

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

@LivTheTeacherr This connects to English as well. Too often, teachers push strict literary interpretations onto the class without allowing students to come to their own conclusions. Give them the chance to think for themselves! There’s no growth in memorizing someone else’s thinking #EDU310final

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

Quote for English!
“as teachers we must recall that most of us were drawn to it because of the intense pleasure we feel when reading literature. We read most eagerly when we foresee ourselves getting lost in a text, being pulled into a flow experience” (Brown 78). #EDU310final

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

I want to touch upon the idea of passion that was brought up today. In my opinion, showing enthusiasm for your subject is one of the most effective ways to motivate unmotivated students. Why should they be excited about learning if you’re not excited about teaching? #EDU310final

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

@alyssa50113574 Yes! Students need to feel like they’ve accomplished something meaningful in class. Why should they pay attention to the material if it doesn’t have clear ramifications outside of school? Set a purpose and embed that purpose within every activity you do #EDU310final

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

@MerTheTeacher @allisonndow @Mmoran_edu @ProfessorMarin I completely agree! I wish we had more time today to discuss the teacher’s role when it comes to mental health. There remains such an unhealthy stigma and not many pedagogical strategies that accommodate those struggling. As teachers, we have to provide supports #EDU310final

[Meredith L. @MerTheTeacher]

#EDU310Friendsgiving today!! Talking about culturally relevant Thanksgiving discussions in schools. Enjoy the pics & reply with any tips and ideas! How can we best approach this topic? Happy Thanksgiving everyone ❤️ 🦃🍽🍁

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

@ProfessorMarin Like many have said so far, I was really struck by our conversation on technology. I often forget that tech is always advancing and with that we as educators must adapt. Classrooms look vastly different than they did 5-10 years ago, so what will they look like for us?#EDU310final

[NEH Education @NEH_Education]

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[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

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[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

@TrayersKelly

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

When planning a lesson, a teacher should always keep in mind that no class can ever follow a script. Students are bound to ask questions or propose topics beyond what you expected, so make your plan flexible! Accommodate change by crafting a flow and not a script! #EDU310

[Kate Ariemma Marin @ProfessorMarin]

Congratulations to tonight’s inductees into @stonehill_info’s chapter of Kappa Delta Pi! I’m so sorry I missed it. #proudprof

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

English teachers of twitter,
What do you consider to be the #bestpractices when it comes to high school English? What are some of the most effective instructional strategies in your opinion? #iteachenglish #englishteacher #education #ELA #EDU310

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

🙏🙏🙏 #EDU310

[cryztal jane @hyphyjane]

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[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

My takeaway is that great teachers possess a vast repertoire of skills and strategies that they can apply to the ever-changing classroom climate. Teaching is a profession. It takes practice, patience, and the ability to adapt to do it right #EDU310

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

I love the sentiment behind this activity. I’m definitely going to implement something similar in my future classroom! #freebannedbooks #EDU310

[Maureen Barclay @barclay_maureen]

Our library offers displays of banned and challenged books. Students explore where and why books have been challenged. At our selfie station, students take “mug shots” with banned books and post to social media tagging authors and explaining why their books are important.

[Jessica Farris @jessefarris_]

@BrookeOhanlon @JuliaNuzzo3 Agreed! I think the bright colors and clear organization will help solidify abstract scientific concepts in the students’ minds. Much more effective than conventional charts/organizers.