Unconscious bias can shape the responses of even the most well-intentioned educators. But you can check yourself in the moment. Here's a useful strategy.
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Sexual grooming, in which an abuser selects, manipulates, and isolates a victim, isn't always easy to detect, but knowing some key signs may help keep vulnerable kids safe. https://t.co/GDBzouQtN4
From #ChildDevelopment Journal (2020): "Learning From Video: A Meta‐Analysis of the Video Deficit in Children Ages 0 to 6 Years," by @GabStrouse (@usd) and Jennifer E. Samson (@QueensUniv). https://t.co/SgocSYu1w4
Good citizens not only take care of themselves, but also contribute to the well-being of the people and the communities around them. Real parents offer tips for setting your little one on the path to becoming a good citizen. https://t.co/ABQki6v5sI
As climate change forces the migration of animal populations like lobster in the Gulf of Maine, @BillNye is reminding residents that science is on the ballot #VoteForScience
In educator @SoroyaSmithMEd's school community, Ss are setting their goals for the year – and celebrating how much they've grown!
Two guiding questions and a stack of Post-its are all it takes to inspire their reflections:
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Instead of forcing students to turn on their cameras, teachers can create multiple pathways for active participation: asking students to send private messages about the content, speak without the camera on or write summaries that demonstrate knowledge. https://t.co/0YrucFnqId
@MsBteacherlady@teacher2teacher My town had a drive by scavenger hunt where people would put fun objects out on their lawn, added it to a document, then families could drive around while kids looked for the items on the list out the window.
@HolSpinny @teacher2teacher Something I’ve heard is teachers vocalizing their own emotions throughout the day, positive and negative. Such as if you drop a marker saying that it made you frustrated or a poster falling made you sad. Helps increase emotional vocab and see teachers have range of emotions too