I'm a bit obsessed with stories, beautiful language, and lifelong learning. That's why I'm here. #GrowthMindset. Middle school English teacher on the frontier.
@KamiApp My main takeaways so far have centered on Sarah's tips for the interactive ways to enrich any learning assignment. I also loved Steve's message of turning to curiosity and investigation to address our feelings. I'm definitely feeling inspired this morning!
@nikkigrimes9 We were dismissed for a tentative two week online period on Friday, March 13. Given March 16-17 to prepare for students fully online by March 18. We didn't go back the rest of the school year, but we did start back in-person in August 2020.
This week I’ve been doing lots of health checkouts, getting ready to get to work. I’ve checked many tasks off my list, including instrument tests, imaging, and getting my arm moving. Warming up for a marathon of science.
A5: That's a tough one... but I also follow through on my step by step behavior consequences. Warning, conference w/ teacher, parent contact, admin involvement, behavior contract. But I also try to figure out what's causing the behavior. There's usually a reason... 😢 #2ndaryela
A4: I'm all about a quiet redirection. I've had students tell me how much they appreciate that I don't yell or get angry when kids are off task. Proximity, a quiet tap on their desk or paper, or a whispered conversation with me kneeling at their desk works wonders. #2ndaryela
A3: I actually struggle with this a lot, so I look forward to seeing what everyone else says. I just try to establish a connection with the student, let them know I care, and give them opportunities to see how amazing learning can be. #stillworkingonit#2ndaryela
A2: I agree that consistency is key. Always starting class the same way, for us with independent reading time, is crucial. The kids appreciate that they know what's coming. It makes it a safer space for them, I think. #2ndaryela
For example, one of the expectations is that students will be ready to learn. The kids come up with concrete ideas about how they'd meet that expectation. Ex: bring pencils, have a positive attitude, etc.
A1: I have three simple expectations, not rules, but the kids give input about how we'll interpret them. They write down specific things they can do that meet or fall short of those expectations. Then we have a class discussion about what they wrote on sticky notes. #2ndaryela
Just had this memory sent to me from 4 years ago. Man, I love teaching 7th graders about simile and metaphor. 😄 This kid is going places. Hopefully back to Mazatlan, Mexico.
When we teach students to self and peer assess, their learning will be deeper and more connected. We'll see articulate, aware kids who take ownership of their progress. They will be more prepared for college, careers, and LIFE. @bloomberg_paul#McKaySchool#IL21C#ImpactTeams
We need to incorporate more of what we do for students with our teachers too. Are we showing each other models of how we're teaching? Are we giving each other helpful feedback? We need more of this teacher empowerment in our teams. @bloomberg_paul#McKaySchool#IL21C#ImpactTeams