Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato

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⭒ Aspiring English teacher
⭒ University of Delaware '21

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." - JFK

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

@DrPorcher @GholdyM
I created my HRL framework on a music unit. Since music is a universal medium, I think this will be a fun, engaging, and personal way for the students to practice their close reading skills.

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

#TeacherEduMatters

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

@DrPorcher @GholdyM
I created my HRL framework on a music unit. Since music is a universal medium, I think this will be a fun, engaging, and personal way for the students to practice their close reading skills.

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

@misshotis @DrPorcher @GholdyM Daphne, great work! I think this is such an important topic. It's important to be transparent and discuss mental illness with our students that way we can promote a growth mindset among all students

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

@Miss_HeidiF @GholdyM @DrPorcher Heidi, your framework is beautiful! I love how engaging your slide is.

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

#491FlynnF20 After watching the Kathleen Murdoch video clip, I realized how fortunate I am to have had so many inquiry teachers throughout my education. Especially in high school, I had a psych teacher who knew that all of his students were more than capable of being successful

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

#491FlynnF20 warm-up: I think that inquiry-based instruction involves respecting/looking at students in a constant state of wonder and never making false assumptions. I also think that inquiry-based instruction involves planning activities that are student-centered.

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

@misshotis POV of a teacher - I also have a past with academic tracking. I understand how you feel. However, we need to stand together and gain support from more teachers, students, and parents in order to negotiate with administration and bridge the disconnect #491FlynnF20

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

@ms_clarksclssrm Teacher POV: Every child is capable of succeeding. I hear you and I totally agree with you. Unfortunately, tracking is an issue that must be taken up with the administration. I will be happy to back you up because I do not believe in tracking either #491FlynnF20

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

According to https://t.co/isezyqWu4V, "36,695 of 219,179 Delawareans enrolled in school are living below the poverty line within the past year" #491FlynnF20

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

(POV of a teacher) I believe that academic tracking decreases students' self-esteem, achievement, and creates an unnecessary separation between students. All students are more than capable of excelling in rigorous course work.#491FlynnF20

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

@AllisonIodice #491FlynnF20

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

@AllisonIodice Valid concern! I would suggest meeting with the student one-on-one and having them practice reading their work aloud. Then, eventually, see if the student gets comfortable with sharing their work in a smaller group and progressively increase the audience size.

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

@MissMarek_ #491FlynnF20

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

@MissMarek_ I agree Emma! I think that inviting students to write about their lives enriches the dynamic of the classroom. It will definitely help make the students feel more comfortable with themselves, their peers, and the teacher!

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

I like how Christensen proposed that students most provide solely positive feedback to students who have shared their work aloud. However, does the lack of constructive criticism deter students from acknowledging that their writing could always be improved? #491FlynnF20

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

I absolutely love Christensen's idea of having students write a piece celebrating the elements of their life that have shaped them. Activities like this will help all students feel more welcomed into the classroom. I hope to recreate an activity like this someday! #491FlynnF20

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

I appreciate Christensen's idea of having students read their personal writing aloud. I think this will help the class build respect, friendships, and most importantly learn from each other. #491FlynnF20

[Maria Gabriella (Gabby) Granato @mggranato99]

Christensen brought up a gr8 point about the significance behind acknowledging, as well as having the students recognize how integral one's name is to their identity. Having students delve into the historical, social, and familial aspects of their names is important! #491FlynnF20