Mrs. Roach

7th Grade Life Science Teacher

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute A6: I've learned that it's important to record anecdotal notes about how a behavior intervention plan goes. That way I'm more likely to remember how individual students respond and I have data to share with parents and the special ed team. #SpEd #AltRtEd

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@AlexShtoda @RutgersAltRoute I miss being in the classroom so much. I worry about all my students right now, and especially the special ed students.

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: I'd like to incorporate a fidget tool box in my classroom next year. I also think it is important to pair that option with a class discussion about making good choices. #AltRtEd #SpEd

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RobertFarina5 @RutgersAltRoute I agree that engaging activities/ lessons are an important tool when dealing with distractibility

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@Mr_Herschman @RutgersAltRoute I like how you framed the phone issue.

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@graystaz @RutgersAltRoute Yes! I've found that sometimes just letting a student stand instead of sit can make a huge difference.

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute Q4: I help students practice good organizational skills. We keep an interactive notebook and I build time into the day for students to organize however they need to. I provide students with checklists/ graphic organizers and encourage them to create tools for themselves #SpEd

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute Q3: Gen Ed teachers can support their special ed students by creating a classroom environment where differentiated instruction and individualized learning is the norm. I liked the "fidget tools" paired with discussions about good choices as presented in video #SpEd #AltTrEd

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: I help students self-advocate by listening to them. Special Ed students may have trouble communicating in the same ways that other students do, so, it's important to check-in, and monitor well-being in addition to academic achievement #SpEd #AltRtEd

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: As a new teacher I found the IEP an intimidating document at the start of the year. Luckily, I work with a talented special ed co-teacher who walked me through the accommodations and modifications section and helped me understand how they could be implemented #SpEd #AltRtEd

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute Good Morning! I'm Courtney Roach, teacher of 7th Grade Science #AltRtEd

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute I would like to use more authentic assessments, have assessments be learning experiences, and "grade for learning, not labor," especially with students working from home. #Growthmindset

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute A7: Transitioning to virtual learning provides an interesting opportunity for me to change my assessment style. I’ve found that the traditional multiple choice exit-ticket are less effective when I can’t see students/ answer questions in real-time. #AltRtEd

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute By praising ability, or some trait that a child cannot control, the student values our perception of the trait and may feel anxiety about changing that perception. They will be less likely to try new things and they can be vulnerable to a fixed mindset. #Growthmindset #AltRtEd

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute A6: Dweck’s emphasis on a student's perceived value makes a lot of sense when considering feedback. Students will feel valued for what we praise them for, therefore, as teachers we should praise the behaviors that we want students to value: persistence, effort, strategy, etc.

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@graystaz @RutgersAltRoute I want to intro more student goal setting in my classroom, too

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute Also - love the idea of hosting “boo boo” parties where students celebrate what they have learned from various mistakes. I might start doing that in my classroom! #Growthmindset #AltRtEd

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: I'd like to be more explicit communicating high expectations I have for my students. I believe that the strategy of writing a letter to students at the start of the year communicating expectations could be very effective - especially for middle school and high school students

[Mrs. Roach @MrsRoachScience]

@benrsbass @RutgersAltRoute agreed - students setting their own goals helps them take responsibility for their own learning

[Heather Ngoma @HeatherNgoma]

@RutgersAltRoute We're starting off strong with so many #growthmindset observations! See those by @nicoleaguasviv1 @mimiechristine @karenvandemoere @mrsroachscience #altrted