Mary Witterschein

Art teacher

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A5 It is important to use assessment as a tool to encourage and challenge learners. It has helped my student success to share a grading rubric before completing the project. #AltRtEd #TeacherEd #Growthmindset

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A4 Great effort challenging yourself to grow. Keep up the good work. #AltRtEd #TeacherEd #Growthmindset

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A3 I remind students that success is a wide net, there are many ways to succeed as long as you are trying your best. I will support you and help you if you do fail. #AltRtEd #TeacherEd #Growthmindset

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 Make students aware that they are expected to grow. Challenge students with high expectations. #AltRtEd #TeacherEd #Growthmindset

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A1 I have students whose mindset prevents them from taking risks and deeper engagement/growth with content. #AltRtEd #Growthmindset #TeacherEd

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A5 Create a positive learning environment where students are respectful of each other's strengths and challenges. Encourage students to work together. #AltRtEd #Sped

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A4 Patience, extra time, and opportunities to connect socially. #AltRtEd #Sped

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A3 Keep a constant conversation with students to ensure work is challenging without being overwhelming. If overwhelming, make adjustments according to assignment expectations for individual needs.#AltRtEd #SpEd

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 Embrace your your students individuality and strengths. Point out the specific steps and effort they made to achieve goals. #AltRtEd #SpEd

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A1 I have found some awesome opportunities to encourage my students with disabilities by challenging them. And later praising them for their efforts and success. #AltRtEd #Sped

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@ValerieNMacey1 @ps_705 Great video demonstrating how #PeerCollaboration can improve engagement #AltRtEd

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@TacklingA Yes! This is a powerful visual. When your students are prepared, tests do not need to be stressful or intimidating. #AltRtEd #testanxiety

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

Q1: How would you describe a teacher who is aware of learning differences in her/his classroom?
Observant #AltRtEd #diverselearners

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

Thanks Frank Picone!

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

Experiential Recognition= Behavior + Appreciation of Related Character Quality #AltRtEd2022

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute Building relationships and support can help heal the underlying cause of acting out. In response, helping the other students not get bullied. #AltRtEd #StandUpToBullying

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@NClerihue @RutgersAltRoute Agreed, what is the source that created the Bully.

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A5. With elementary students, I ask both sides to explain the situation until agreement is reached. We discuss the benefit of being kind to our peers. The wrongful party respectfully apologizes and the apology is accepted before making amends. #AltRtEd #StandUpToBullying

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@JoeMalyack @RutgersAltRoute I like how you flipped it into a positive. Some students may not learn how to be respectful and a good peer outside of school and they just a mentor to make the change.

[Mary Witterschein @mwitters44]

@RutgersAltRoute A4. As a new teacher, I find it difficult to draw the line between “normal unacceptable” behavior and “extreme unacceptable” behavior which needs to escalate to the principal or others. I imagine I will see the difference more clearly with experience. #AltRtEd #StandUpToBullying