Navy SEALs have a saying.
You may find it helpful.
When something sucks, they look at each other and say:
"FULL BENEFIT"
It’s an instant mindset shift.
• Hiking and it starts pouring rain?
• Driving and your car breaks down?
• Working on a project and lost a draft?
FULL BENEFIT.
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LESSON: Adversity is an opportunity
The message is simple.
Every adversity is an opportunity.
• To grow
• To learn
• To evolve
• To get stronger
• To become better
These moments forge us if we let them.
The next time you're facing something hard, welcome it.
Work through the process.
Learn the lessons.
Reap the full benefit.
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3 expectations to help set the professional tone for your school culture.
1) Be your Best, whatever your role, do your best
2) No Surprises. If something is wrong, I want to hear it from you, not grapevine
3) We support each other. We're a team, not competitors
Embrace the P.R.O.C.E.S.S.
P-Patience is required for long-term success
R-Reflection & self-evaluation lead to growth
O-Overcome adversity
C-Commit to your goals
E-Endurance to keep going
S-Stay focused on consistent growth - not results
S-Sacrifice & discipline are required
"When we teach a kid to park, we say, 'Cut the wheel right'--we give instructions. When it comes to being kind, we say, 'be a good person.' We assume kids know what that means, but being kind also involves learning skills." https://t.co/fSuMjD5AxZ (As I told @tatertutt- @edutopia
Want to design lessons that allow you to work w/small groups but worry about keeping the rest of the class on task?
The Station Rotation Model: Tip #1 Maximize Learning & Minimize Distractions with Assigned Seats
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Student reflection on progress and their own learning, builds important metacognitive skills for life. Conferences support that end (Black & Wiliam, 1998). Here is a conference planning organizer targeting metacognition. #EdChat#education#teachertwitter
How can I help students evaluate situations to identify the potential benefits and consequences of different decisions?
Social-Emotional Learning Part III: Responsible Decision Making
https://t.co/SffFLxW0xS
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