Last week each student wrote down the top 10 words they would like to describe their ideal classroom. I put those words in a #wordcloud for them. This cute little heart is proudly displayed at our door to help people know what we stand for. #fisd3#cantteachthat
“I want students to walk out of my classroom understanding one simple thing immediately: They matter. Their preferences, their individuality—I want all of it.” That’s the sentiment that moved one teacher to create a “Take Care of Me List.”
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"If we're really going to make a huge difference in terms of preparing students not just for college or career, but for life, we need to tap into something that feels like a calling for them and not just a job" @Kschwart https://t.co/flzc0WMnaU #edchat#purpose#advisory
Researchers found a big difference between forward and backward planning: "Backward planning could change the actual outcome, student’s grades on an exam, in addition to motivation and perceptions" @LindaFlanagan2 https://t.co/ZC1hT45wPr #edchat#goalsetting
"If students lack the knowledge and vocabulary to understand the passages on #reading tests, they won’t have an opportunity to demonstrate their skill in making inferences or finding the main idea" @natwexler https://t.co/S5Gvujgfkw #edchat#elemchat#parenting#ELAchat
It's so important to truly get to know your students. They will work hard for you when they know you care about them as a person, not just a body in class.
Teachers w few behaviors have the following in common:
1. Provides very little down time.
2. Mingles w kids before class.
3. Asks lots of questions.
4. Rarely gets offended.
5. Switches up teaching styles.
#edchat#thatonekid#tlap#kidsdeserveit#culturize#relentless
To encourage a love of reading, graphic novels can be a gateway drug, especially for kids who think that print is not worth their time. @DTWillingham https://t.co/N8J9GvxkDs