#NT2T Archive
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Saturday April 2, 2016
9:00 AM EDT
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:00 AM EDT
@Erin_VandeKerk
The topic came from Ss
@CBeylschmidt
,
@MarcusAtUniAIME
@Lena_Scho
and
@steppitom
in Germany
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MrsMurat
Apr 2 @ 9:00 AM EDT
Craving a day of learning, sharing and networking? Come to
@EdCampSTNY
on 4/9! Register here:
https://t.co/7LFDiJ8XRG
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:00 AM EDT
Welcome to
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Our topic is “Being an Internationally-minded Educator” Questions for the chat are on the photos.
https://t.co/TeshMiwcVA
kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:00 AM EDT
happy to join
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today w/ some discussable Qs!
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:01 AM EDT
Please introduce yourself, tell us where you are from, and what country you would love to visit.
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hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:01 AM EDT
Future high school math teacher. Excited to be here!
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:01 AM EDT
@hholsopple
Hi Holly! Welcome to
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christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:01 AM EDT
Thank you!
@shyj
@CBeylschmidt
,
@MarcusAtUniAime
,
@Lena_scho
what does it mean to be internationally-minded?
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:01 AM EDT
Today
@shyj
will be moderating. Tip: open a new column (in Tweetdeck) or a new browser window to follow our moderator
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:01 AM EDT
Chris from Bloomington, IN. Teach world history for online HS afffiliated w/ Indiana University. Excited for today's topic.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:01 AM EDT
We will be using Q1, A1, Q2, A2 (question 1/answer 1) format. Please respond to each question like: A1, A2, etc & include our hashtag
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:02 AM EDT
Whoops! Didn't see the last part to include in introduction. I'd visit about anywhere - may get to go to Austria this summer!
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hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:02 AM EDT
Future high school math teacher. NC. Would love to visit Denmark! Excited to be here.
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:02 AM EDT
Misty, Instructional Coach from VA that would love to visit Australia but only cus I've been to Ireland already.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:02 AM EDT
@CHitch94
Hi Chris! Happy to have you here!
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:02 AM EDT
@christineannroy
@CBeylschmidt
@MarcusAtUniAime
@Lena_scho
Welcome everyone!
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christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:02 AM EDT
Christine from Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Teaching High school. American Lit and AP Lit. Excited to participate and learn today!
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:03 AM EDT
Today’s questions were created by
@EoinLenihan
seminar class who are interested on being an internationally-minded, new educator.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:03 AM EDT
@shyj
@CHitch94
Hi Misty! So happy you are here!
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:04 AM EDT
Confused? Need some help? Tweet
@stephwurking
or
@shyj
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stephwurking
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:04 AM EDT
@EdChatIRL
@EoinLenihan
@shyj
@clcsimon
We are in full swing already - hello
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EoinLenihan
Apr 2 @ 9:04 AM EDT
love this -
@steppitom
caught
@shyj
in the act. Getting ready jump into
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steppitom
Apr 2 @ 8:32 AM EDT
Class via Skype ?! Welcome to the future!
@EoinLenihan
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:04 AM EDT
@CHitch94
That is a dream trip of mine too!
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butterfli820
Apr 2 @ 9:04 AM EDT
Hi all- Erin the librarian from Illinois. I'm planning my next trip to The Bahamas for 2017. :)
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YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:04 AM EDT
Hi,I'm Yuri teacher from Bulgaria. I would love to visit NZ. Excited to be here.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:05 AM EDT
I am Julie, today' moderator for
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I would love to visit anywhere outside of the US!
dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:05 AM EDT
Good morning
#nt2t
I'm Don, plugging our new 20% Time (Genius Hour) book!
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:05 AM EDT
@christineannroy
Welcome Christine! Thrilled to have you join us!
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Erin_VandeKerk
Apr 2 @ 9:05 AM EDT
Hi! Erin from California. I teach 5th Language Arts and Social Studies.
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christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:05 AM EDT
@Yurikaragyozov
I would love to visit NZ too. I am planning a trip to Greece soon!
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JaimeDonally
Apr 2 @ 9:05 AM EDT
Looking for presenters for
#GlobalMakerDay
May 17th!
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#ASCD16
#edtech
#edchat
#STEM
#makered
MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:05 AM EDT
Sometimes in Madison, April Showers are frozen.
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@ Madison, Wisconsin
https://t.co/O0s9q1NX6b
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:06 AM EDT
*******Q1 is cued up and ready to discuss in one minute. Looking forward to hearing your views.
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CBeylschmidt
Apr 2 @ 9:06 AM EDT
@christineannroy
@Erin_VandeKerk
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@shyj
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butterfli820
Apr 2 @ 9:06 AM EDT
@shyj
It is snowing again in Illinois this morning. I'd be happy traveling anywhere is is sunny and warm!
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RachelWax24
Apr 2 @ 9:06 AM EDT
Rachel from NYC. Excited to have my own classroom in September and to be participating in this chat today
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:06 AM EDT
@butterfli820
Hi Erin! Always a pleasure to have you with us!
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kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:06 AM EDT
@kesselpa
Paul from Germany and I'd visit the Seychelles
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:06 AM EDT
@YuriKaragyozov
Hi Yuri! Always a good day when you are joining us!
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
@dayankee
Hey Don! Plug away!
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stephwurking
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
Way to go
@EoinLenihan
and his students for pushing
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https://t.co/GEyybvNEfj
YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
@christineannroy
Greece is wonderful place. Why don't you visit my country too?
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
Q1: Should religion be taught in school?
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butterfli820
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
@MCPTechDirector
snowing here, too. :(
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seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
Hi
#nt2t
Ines here, from Germany, teacher and mentor.
dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
@shyj
lol thanks!
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
@butterfli820
Oh no!!!! 😳
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LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
Good morning
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Lori- 1st grade teacher in MO.
EoinLenihan
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
@stephwurking
@EdChatIRL
@shyj
@clcsimon
Hi Stephan! Thanks for the welcome.
@steppitom
@MarcusAtUniAIME
@Lena_Scho
@CBeylschmidt
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
A1) As world history T, teaching about world religions is big part of the course. Think it's very important for Ss to learn.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
A1: I do think we should be teaching about other cultures in school, religions being included. Need to educate to promote acceptance
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
@CHitch94
Awesome!
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christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
@YuriKaragyozov
I would love to! Maybe I'll add it to my summer list
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i_michaelsen
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
Ilene from Omaha, a secondary Ed student at UNO. 1st time tweetchat. Excited to see what happens at
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
@MCPTechDirector
I prefer flowers in April myself!
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EoinLenihan
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
That is just brilliant
@stephwurking
:)
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CBeylschmidt
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
Carina from Germany, future elementaryschool teacher, i would love to go to Hawaii
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dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
A1 In social studies, we teach about the world's great religions but we don't teach religion. That's what I think should happen
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YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
A1: I think it shouldn’t. Ss can learn to have values learning in school how to solve real life problems
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Erin_VandeKerk
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
@shyj
Come to CA!
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
@Erin_VandeKerk
Welcome to
#NT2t
Erin! Hope you are having a great weekend so far!
butterfli820
Apr 2 @ 9:09 AM EDT
I think teaching religion in the school I work at world be tricky, we are a very diverse school. I think religion is a home matter.
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steppitom
Apr 2 @ 9:09 AM EDT
A1: definitely not the way it is done in Germany :/
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MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:09 AM EDT
A1
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Speaking for public school, religion should be taught as a comparative subject to increase tolerance and understanding.
christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:09 AM EDT
A1:teaching at a pre-dominantly Muslim school that was started by missionaries over a 100 years ago... we teach Islam and Christianity
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:09 AM EDT
@RachelWax24
Hi Rachel! So happy to have you here!
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:09 AM EDT
@kesselpa
Hey Paul! Always a pleasure to have you join us!
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davidwees
Apr 2 @ 9:10 AM EDT
A1: Religions are a huge part of our history, so students should learn about the different religions. (1/2)
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:07 AM EDT
Q1: Should religion be taught in school?
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i_michaelsen
Apr 2 @ 9:10 AM EDT
Q1: Multiculturalism is taught (as much as possible) in schools. The same approach for religion would be good!
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kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:10 AM EDT
A1 No, never ever. because 1. the school should be a complete neutral place 2. state and church are seperated so should schools be 1/3
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kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:10 AM EDT
A1 3/3 instead of teaching false things like creationism,... we should teach Ss true things like evolution, which are reasonable
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kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:10 AM EDT
A1 2/3 Ethics should be taught instead of religion, the only place where also non-religious Ss can feel comfortable
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:10 AM EDT
@YuriKaragyozov
@christineannroy
I wanna come too!
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:10 AM EDT
A1: Religion is part of culture and should therefore be taught. Easier to understand those beside you if you have all the information.
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tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:10 AM EDT
Tiffany joining in from Alabama
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Erin_VandeKerk
Apr 2 @ 9:10 AM EDT
A1: I teach in a private Christian school, religion is definitely a part of my daily teaching.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:10 AM EDT
@Erin_VandeKerk
I would in a minute if I had some time off!
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:10 AM EDT
Good morning from snow on the ground Manitoba.
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davidwees
Apr 2 @ 9:11 AM EDT
A1: If students do not learn about religions, they will not understand the current context of our world today. (2/2)
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YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:11 AM EDT
@shyj
@christineannroy
Be my guest. I would love to welcome you in BG!
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butterfli820
Apr 2 @ 9:11 AM EDT
I guess we expose our Ss to different religions during our Multicultural Fair, each class studies and shares about one country.
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seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:11 AM EDT
A1: knowledge about all religions, their practices should be taught. Subject can be social studies.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:11 AM EDT
@seni_bl
Hi Ines! Great to have you with us!
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i_michaelsen
Apr 2 @ 9:11 AM EDT
@steppitom
How is it done in Germany?
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cybraryman1
Apr 2 @ 9:11 AM EDT
A1 My World Religions page
https://t.co/5vt62CvBSe
Important to learn and understand each other's religions.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:11 AM EDT
@LoriW1088
Morning Lori!
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davidwees
Apr 2 @ 9:11 AM EDT
A1: But note I wrote religionS not religion, and it's about the history of religion, not forcing students to accept dogma.
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DrHarrisonMcCoy
Apr 2 @ 9:12 AM EDT
Good morning all. Chilly morning here in Texas.
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christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:12 AM EDT
Religion has influenced cultures. Teaching it would help broaden perspectives
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YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:12 AM EDT
@kesselpa
You are so right!
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seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:12 AM EDT
That's the correct way in my opinion.
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dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:08 AM EDT
A1 In social studies, we teach about the world's great religions but we don't teach religion. That's what I think should happen
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MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:12 AM EDT
A1
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I think understanding Faith is much more important. Especially understanding and accepting the faith of others isn't wrong.
RachelWax24
Apr 2 @ 9:12 AM EDT
A1. Religions permeates all facets of how cultures behave and interact, I think it needs to be taught in an informative way.
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hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:12 AM EDT
A1: Religon is important to many of our Ss. Teaching the acceptance and understanding of religion (minority ones too) is necessary.
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:12 AM EDT
A1) When taught f2f, always had at least 1 S say "you can't teach us religion." Diff between teaching about rels vs. rel instruction.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:12 AM EDT
@i_michaelsen
Hi Ilene! Welcome to
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:13 AM EDT
A1: I believe religions should be taught in school as it is important to understand what drives so many people to act the way they do.
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MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:13 AM EDT
@shyj
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They'll poke through later. Probably...
JaimeDonally
Apr 2 @ 9:13 AM EDT
Looking for innovative presenters for
#GlobalMakerDay
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JKatzaman
Apr 2 @ 9:13 AM EDT
A1 A potential third rail, it could be taught as a comparative religion class, but take care in current cultural climate.
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maestraw
Apr 2 @ 9:13 AM EDT
@shyj
I do believe it is responsible teaching to teach cultures and religion in schools to learn appreciation of others.
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MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:13 AM EDT
@butterfli820
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YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:13 AM EDT
@dayankee
I think it is the best way!
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tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:13 AM EDT
A1:What
@kesselpa
said.It's a touchy area that should be handled by parents because there are so many differ cultures in a school
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seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:13 AM EDT
@Stanton_Lit
But one must focus on the diversity of religions, should be more teaching ethic than religion.
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DrHarrisonMcCoy
Apr 2 @ 9:14 AM EDT
A1:To understand our world in context I believe we have to teach at least about religion. At least, in high school.
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EoinLenihan
Apr 2 @ 9:14 AM EDT
Please help me welcome
@CBeylschmidt
to Twitter. An outstanding future teacher
@uni_augsburg
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davidwees
Apr 2 @ 9:14 AM EDT
@kesselpa
Yes, I am an atheist but I still thinking learning about religion is important as it is both interesting & useful.
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MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:14 AM EDT
@CHitch94
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Thanks! Tho I like my springs a little snowy. Makes me appreciate August and September all the more. 🤓
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:15 AM EDT
Excellent discussion occurring right now in
#NT2t
about teaching religion in school. Please join us!
butterfli820
Apr 2 @ 9:15 AM EDT
@tiffbutton
@kesselpa
That is what I think, too. We have such a diverse population.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:15 AM EDT
@tiffbutton
Hey Tiffany! So happy you are here with us!
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:15 AM EDT
@DrHarrisonMcCoy
Think comparative world religions is often introduced in middle school, at least in my current state.
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:15 AM EDT
@seni_bl
I think it is important to teach the history and cultures of all religions. Ethical views can vary. Unbiased factual teaching
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MarcusAtUniAIME
Apr 2 @ 9:15 AM EDT
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A1: I believe that religion is a private matter but that in schools, major information about religions should be taught
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:15 AM EDT
@maestraw
Nice! Scotland is on my bucket list!
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lfortewilliams
Apr 2 @ 9:15 AM EDT
Larissa from Indiana. HS world history. Religion must be taught. It is in our state standards. The state of our world needs it as well
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:16 AM EDT
******Question 2 is all about communication. What ideas do you have for
@EoinLenihan
's students? Stay tuned in 1 min
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:16 AM EDT
@butterfli820
@tiffbutton
@kesselpa
Even teaching about religions? Would think it would be evven more imp in diverse school.
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dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:16 AM EDT
For example: You cannot teach about India without including Hinduism.
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hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:16 AM EDT
@kesselpa
do you think it's possible that ethics are not universal just as religion is not universal?
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i_michaelsen
Apr 2 @ 9:16 AM EDT
Q1: The pressure would be on the school as well as the teacher to ensure the line between education an preaching isn't crossed.
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kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:16 AM EDT
@davidwees
yeah me too. It's on everybody to choose his own kind of belief
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:17 AM EDT
Q2: How do you deal with different language abilities in your classroom?
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shyj
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Apr 2 @ 9:17 AM EDT
@butterfli820
Wouldn't it be great if the multicultural fair happened every day?
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EoinLenihan
Apr 2 @ 9:17 AM EDT
Thanks for providing a really thought-provoking Q1 for
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today
@MarcusAtUniAIME
! Please help me welcome this future teacher to twitter.
christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:17 AM EDT
@dayankee
True. My ancestors were hindu and from India. I grew up in Bahrain and learned about Islam.helped me understand better.
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:18 AM EDT
A2) Work w/ ESOL/ESL Ts closely as well as special ed Ts if issue is language processing (aud, visual, reading, etc.). Tech tools.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:18 AM EDT
@DrHarrisonMcCoy
Hi Harrison! So happy you are here! There is some great discussion going on right now!
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MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:18 AM EDT
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No, but you learn a lot when you teach. I don't think we should prosthelytize but inform and build empathy.
https://t.co/y8siHwdFFe
tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:15 AM EDT
@davidwees
@shyj
Is learning and teaching the same thing? Are they just listening or being influenced in school?
seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:18 AM EDT
@shyj
I have no experience regarding this topic.
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:18 AM EDT
A2: Taught at an ESL school and it amazed me how the ESL Ss would help each other w/ English b4 the native speakers would.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:19 AM EDT
A2: Allow Ss to share their languages and help teach others to communicate. We can all learn from each other.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:19 AM EDT
@i_michaelsen
@steppitom
Tom had to step out. Maybe
@CBeylschmidt
can help!
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tmconlan
Apr 2 @ 9:19 AM EDT
I teach elementary art, it's nearly impossible to teach world culture and art history without teaching what others believe.
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:19 AM EDT
A2: I did have to make different resources and use Google translate for my ESL Ss. Peer teaching and helping.
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:19 AM EDT
@kesselpa
@butterfli820
@tiffbutton
Agree. Always told Ss we were learning ABOUT religion, not trying to convert anyone.
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christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:20 AM EDT
A2: I teach an Arab classroom. It helps me understand how Ss think and communicate.
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MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:20 AM EDT
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Agreed. Recognizing your faith is different, but not threatened by someone else's is very important discourse
https://t.co/2kyxAQIkPx
davidwees
Apr 2 @ 9:16 AM EDT
@tiffbutton
@shyj
I can learn about how other people view an idea without accepting that idea as true. That builds empathy.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:20 AM EDT
@tiffbutton
@davidwees
Interesting question!
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i_michaelsen
Apr 2 @ 9:20 AM EDT
Q1: took a World Religions class. It was enjoyable and opened my mind. Non-intrusive, informative. Poss. 4 older high school earliest
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:20 AM EDT
A2: My class is fairly homogeneous and as such rarely do we have any Ss who are learning English
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butterfli820
Apr 2 @ 9:20 AM EDT
A2 my school is a Bilingual Center. I got an endorsement in ESL so I would be better prepared to work with my ELLs.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:21 AM EDT
Check out this list of Great Twitter Classroom Connections by
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Apr 2 @ 9:21 AM EDT
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shyj
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Apr 2 @ 9:21 AM EDT
@seni_bl
Looks like we can learn from everyone else Ines!
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seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:21 AM EDT
@butterfli820
Sounds interesting!
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:21 AM EDT
A2: I do encourage my SS with an International Phrase of the Day. It is important for SS to know that not everyone speaks English
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YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:21 AM EDT
A2: Work w/ Lang Ts and give differentiated tasks. The program that we are working w/ in our school
#ibmyp
encourages this approach
#NT2t
RachelWax24
Apr 2 @ 9:22 AM EDT
A2: collaborative learning groups are great! Fostering a culture where students work together and help eachother succeed
#NT2t
dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:22 AM EDT
A couple of years ago, I took the TESOL course in case I wind up in a school with a lot of non-English speakers. Not an issue now
#NT2t
socialertdotnet
Apr 2 @ 9:22 AM EDT
@i_michaelsen
#NT2t
chat analytics can be published if you need just after the chat. Do you need your tweetchat analytics ?
seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:22 AM EDT
@shyj
Yes, that's so great to have this opportunity.
#nt2t
hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:22 AM EDT
Incredibly interesting and sad! How do you think, as a future teacher, I could change that?
@Stanton_Lit
#NT2t
BarbaraGruener
Apr 2 @ 9:22 AM EDT
Good morning
#nt2t
from Barbara in TX ~ what an invigorating discussion you're having!
tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:22 AM EDT
A2: My school has Spanish, Guatemalan, and another dialect that I can't remember. It's a struggle for some because they just seem lost
#nt2t
MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:23 AM EDT
@JKatzaman
#nt2t
Yes, even mindfulness practices need to be treated carefully so as to not to be perceived as endorsing a religious practice
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:23 AM EDT
A2: It is important to make your classroom a welcoming and respectful place where all SS feel at home.
#nt2t
lfortewilliams
Apr 2 @ 9:23 AM EDT
World history cannot and should not be taught without teaching world religions. Period.
#nt2t
LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:23 AM EDT
A2: Our Ss 1st-5th go to an ELL center 1 day a week for language support.
#NT2t
Erin_VandeKerk
Apr 2 @ 9:23 AM EDT
@RachelWax24
I agree! I utilized collaborative learning groups during my student teaching for that very purpose.
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:24 AM EDT
Make sure you follow our undergrad Ts who created our questions for today:
@steppitom
@Lena_Scho
@CBeylschmidt
@MarcusAtUniAIME
#NT2t
hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:24 AM EDT
Great idea
@jschwartzcen
#NT2t
CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:24 AM EDT
@MCPTechDirector
@JKatzaman
Had this issue in our district last year or 2 as some in community feared mindfulness as rel.
#nt2t
Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:24 AM EDT
@hholsopple
I wish I had spent time having Ss get to know the cultures & country history of the ESL Ss. Built one community
#NT2t
LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:25 AM EDT
A2: My 1st grade ELL Ss teach me. They practice a word/phrase, I practice a word/phrase. They are better than I am :)
#NT2t
tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:25 AM EDT
A2: Acknowledging their language is important. Bringing Ps in to share, asking about their cultures food, sports, etc., helps too
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:25 AM EDT
@lfortewilliams
Thanks to
@steppitom
@Lena_Scho
@CBeylschmidt
@MarcusAtUniAIME
for creating our questions
#NT2t
BarbaraGruener
Apr 2 @ 9:25 AM EDT
A2: Isn't religion just a vehicle for feeding our spiritual side? Won't that part of us starve without it? We can teach but not preach
#nt2t
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:25 AM EDT
@tiffbutton
Helps build an atmosphere of caring and kindness.
#nt2t
MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:25 AM EDT
@CHitch94
@JKatzaman
#nt2t
Yes, we were very mindful of those instances when we started our implementation.
DrHarrisonMcCoy
Apr 2 @ 9:25 AM EDT
A2: In Texas more and more districts are requiring ESL cert. Encourages a lot of helpful language skills for classroom.
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:26 AM EDT
*****Question 3 is such a global issue for all of us. Get ready to share in one minute.
#NT2t
lfortewilliams
Apr 2 @ 9:26 AM EDT
Q2: Lots of body language, translation resources, differentiation, adjust rate of speech, lots of good teaching strategies.
#ESL
#nt2t
butterfli820
Apr 2 @ 9:26 AM EDT
@LoriW1088
My Ss helped me learn the Spanish versions of the phrases I say in the library all the time.
#NT2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:27 AM EDT
Q3: How do you deal with prejudice in your classroom?
#NT2t
https://t.co/SYkyy2rgVq
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:27 AM EDT
@lfortewilliams
Helps to know a second language yourself.
#nt2t
tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:27 AM EDT
A2: I user a translation app for one of my students, but with only 30 minutes, I can only get so far with her
#nt2t
JKatzaman
Apr 2 @ 9:27 AM EDT
A2 There should be a predominant language with accomodations for those adjusting from another dominate language at home.
#nt2t
dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:27 AM EDT
#nt2t
Cultivating Genius (back of the book)
https://t.co/fKsbyt68iI
https://t.co/3b9LNIOhyz
dayankee
Mar 27 @ 9:22 AM EDT
Cultivating Genius
https://t.co/FIiHes38sW
#tlap
#sstlap
#learnlap
#satchatoc
#fledchat
#edtechchat
#tmchat
https://t.co/qStxRIIhWx
jedikermit
Apr 2 @ 9:27 AM EDT
@kesselpa
@butterfli820
@tiffbutton
There are also history topics where understanding tenets of belief helps understand actions
#nt2t
tmconlan
Apr 2 @ 9:27 AM EDT
@lfortewilliams
I agree, religion has driven people since the beginning, it is impossible to truly understand others w/o it
#NT2t
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:28 AM EDT
A3: Everything helps when you have created a room of students who practice kindness and empathy.
#nt2t
CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:28 AM EDT
A3) Imp to create respectful, safe class climate where views can be expressed & challenged. Ask for evidence when Ss express opinions.
#nt2t
dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:28 AM EDT
There has to be a way to have kids learn English while still honoring their first language. We can blend the two
#NT2t
EoinLenihan
Apr 2 @ 9:28 AM EDT
That's a great point Tiffany. Parents can be powerful models and supporters of language acquisition. Keep them close.
@tiffbutton
#nt2t
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:28 AM EDT
@CHitch94
So true!
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:28 AM EDT
@Stanton_Lit
@hholsopple
I think that is something many of us wish as well.
#NT2t
dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
@tiffbutton
@DrHarrisonMcCoy
Agreed. It can only make us more effective teachers.
#NT2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
A3: When I taught, we didn't tolerate prejudice. We learned that our uniqueness is what made us special and
#BetterTogether
#NT2t
DrHarrisonMcCoy
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
@Stanton_Lit
@hholsopple
Not sure why we approach religion w/such kid gloves and go boldly with politics. Both have controversy.
#nt2t
jedikermit
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
@CHitch94
@kesselpa
@butterfli820
@tiffbutton
I taught Utah History for ten yrs; can't teach that w/o some Mormon religious ideas
#nt2t
seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
A3: you face prejudice in diff. ways. Talk, talk, talk - think that's the best way.
#nt2t
cvarsalona
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
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make a difference.
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MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
A3
#nt2t
We are much more concerned with addressing bias in our schools and classrooms. Our
@MCPEquity
DELT team is leading with much PD
christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
A3:created a safe classroom to help share stories
#nt2t
hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
A3: I like what this source has to say! Some great points
https://t.co/uDXXB91Vyb
#NT2t
Erin_VandeKerk
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
@JKatzaman
Good point! Very evident for me during parent-teacher conferences! We're need avenues for parent communication too.
#nt2t
jedikermit
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
@CHitch94
@kesselpa
@butterfli820
@tiffbutton
Ss I was teaching were 50/50 Mormon/not; made for delicate eggshell-walking
#nt2t
Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
A3) Create a class that is a community of learners. I also use texts for study that speak about other cultures and injustice.
#NT2t
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
A3: Important to bring the issue to the fore and discuss it with SS lloking for solutions.
#nt2t
JKatzaman
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
A3 The best deterrent to prejudice is exposure to broad culture with everyone acting together in harmony. Experience is best teacher.
#nt2t
YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:30 AM EDT
A3: I create community in the class by sharing experiences, passions, or even sharing birthdays
#NT2t
seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:30 AM EDT
Good advice:
#nt2t
https://t.co/rtXeNv77k0
christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:29 AM EDT
A3:created a safe classroom to help share stories
#nt2t
Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:30 AM EDT
@DrHarrisonMcCoy
@hholsopple
So true. Great point.
#NT2t
i_michaelsen
Apr 2 @ 9:30 AM EDT
@DrHarrisonMcCoy
interesting that TX districts r requiring ESL cert. makes sense. I'm from diverse Omaha, so I chose ESL endorsement
#NT2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:30 AM EDT
@tmconlan
@lfortewilliams
Welcome to
#NT2t
Tammy! Thank you for your insight!
tmconlan
Apr 2 @ 9:30 AM EDT
A3:
@hholsopple
- Great resource, thank you!
#NT2t
hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:30 AM EDT
#eloned
#NT2t
https://t.co/0fDTZcS5ci
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:28 AM EDT
A3: Everything helps when you have created a room of students who practice kindness and empathy.
#nt2t
Erin_VandeKerk
Apr 2 @ 9:31 AM EDT
A3: Creating community, where all students feel safe, accepted, and loved. It's hard, necessary work.
#Nt2t
christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:31 AM EDT
@hholsopple
Thank you! great resource
#nt2t
tmconlan
Apr 2 @ 9:31 AM EDT
@shyj
Thank you! It's my first chat - this is awesome!
#NT2t
tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:31 AM EDT
A3: I haven't dealt with prejudice in my room, but I think when it happens and it's NOT acknowledged, is a bigger issue
#nt2t
EoinLenihan
Apr 2 @ 9:31 AM EDT
Thanks
@CBeylschmidt
for thought-provoking question on language acquisition for
#nt2t
Please help me welcome her to Twitter!
Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:31 AM EDT
@tmconlan
@shyj
Welcome to your first chat. You picked a great one to start with.
#NT2t
jedikermit
Apr 2 @ 9:31 AM EDT
@kesselpa
@CHitch94
@butterfli820
@tiffbutton
...which there should be when tchg religion anyway; I was much more aware of it.
#nt2t
MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:32 AM EDT
A3
#nt2t
I think bias is very covert and insidiou. We are in our 3 round of hidden curriculum classes and have a book studies each year.
cvarsalona
Apr 2 @ 9:32 AM EDT
@shyj
@EoinLenihan
Hi, saying hello to
#NT2t
from Long Island (Carol, ELA Consultant checking in)
cybraryman1
Apr 2 @ 9:32 AM EDT
My Building Community page
https://t.co/vlpT9tnE6y
#YouMatter
page
https://t.co/Yw2JGGJ2m1
#NT2t
https://t.co/pSJt2coXnN
Erin_VandeKerk
Apr 2 @ 9:31 AM EDT
A3: Creating community, where all students feel safe, accepted, and loved. It's hard, necessary work.
#Nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:32 AM EDT
Agree TIffany! If you ignore it, its almost like you are giving permission for it to occur.
#NT2t
https://t.co/S8iuJT4n7D
tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:31 AM EDT
A3: I haven't dealt with prejudice in my room, but I think when it happens and it's NOT acknowledged, is a bigger issue
#nt2t
tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:32 AM EDT
A3:Ss should know that we are all different and special in our own ways, but here, in my class, we all have the same purpose: yo learn
#nt2t
maestraw
Apr 2 @ 9:32 AM EDT
A3: I address prejudice in a straight forward, no nonsense manner. I try to educate against biases, discuss
#NT2t
https://t.co/gdtN2j7tGI
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:27 AM EDT
Q3: How do you deal with prejudice in your classroom?
#NT2t
https://t.co/SYkyy2rgVq
CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:32 AM EDT
@tiffbutton
Absolutely! Otherwise, it's as if the T is agreeing. By leaving it unchallenged/unacknowledged, implies correct view.
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:33 AM EDT
@tmconlan
So happy you decided to join us
#NT2t
hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:33 AM EDT
This is a very valuable point. Glad you shared it with us!
@DrHarrisonMcCoy
@Stanton_Lit
#NT2t
#eloned
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:33 AM EDT
We have another new Twitter friend to follow -
@tmconlan
Let's shower here with support & love!
#NT2t
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:33 AM EDT
A3: Important to build up a team spirit where everyone stands up for each S in the room
#nt2t
lfortewilliams
Apr 2 @ 9:33 AM EDT
Q3: create a classroom culture that doesn't tolerate it. model acceptance of all thru what I teach & how I treat others.
#nt2t
tmconlan
Apr 2 @ 9:33 AM EDT
@tiffbutton
- You are so right, we're teachers - we have to capitalize on every possible learning opportunity
#NT2t
hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:33 AM EDT
#eloned
#NT2t
https://t.co/hc3hyrwBcd
Erin_VandeKerk
Apr 2 @ 9:31 AM EDT
A3: Creating community, where all students feel safe, accepted, and loved. It's hard, necessary work.
#Nt2t
BarbaraGruener
Apr 2 @ 9:34 AM EDT
@jschwartzcen
Amen! Want powerful antidotes to prejudice? Intentionally practice and teach
#empathy
#compassion
&
#kindness
#nt2t
clcsimon
Apr 2 @ 9:34 AM EDT
@shyj
A1. Definitely! I believe it is important thay Ss understand other's religious beliefs/culture/values: help break misconceptions
#NT2t
MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:34 AM EDT
A3
#nt2t
Right now we are reading Despite the Best Intentions
https://t.co/aMCOGMTism
On Facebook:
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:34 AM EDT
A3: Be sure to always be a model for SS in your dealings with everyone.
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:34 AM EDT
@cvarsalona
@EoinLenihan
Hi Carol! Always thrilled to have you here!
#NT2t
maestraw
Apr 2 @ 9:35 AM EDT
A2: I'm the ESL teacher and our school is fairly diverse. We encourage L1 as needed/wanted as well as English
#NT2t
https://t.co/hxcvPc4yRV
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:17 AM EDT
Q2: How do you deal with different language abilities in your classroom?
#NT2t
https://t.co/KfHx9VFFRq
i_michaelsen
Apr 2 @ 9:35 AM EDT
A3: 0 tolerance! A lot of schools have "no place for hate" logos front and center. prejudice should be addressed day 1
#NT2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:35 AM EDT
If you don't address prejudicial behaviors, are you giving permission for them to occur?
#NT2t
BarbaraGruener
Apr 2 @ 9:35 AM EDT
@shyj
YES! What we permit, we promote.
#nt2t
CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:35 AM EDT
@shyj
Yes.
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
@clcsimon
Agree with you Simon. How are we going to break down barriers if we don't teach empathy?
#NT2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
*******Q4 is such an important topic for internationally-minded educators. Can't wait to hear your ideas for our new Ts in 1 min.
#NT2t
EoinLenihan
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
Hi Carol
@cvarsalona
Amazing chat here today on
#nt2t
Proud of our students
@uni_augsburg
for taking risks and joining Twitter.
@shyj
cvarsalona
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
Happenings at
https://t.co/D6fsd1RujV
#leadupchat
#4OCF
#NationalPoetryMonth
#nt2t
#NYEDChat
#satchat
@Wonderopolis
https://t.co/Clh4nD8ATb
tmconlan
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
@BarbaraGruener
- well said!!!
#nt2t
YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
@jschwartzcen
It's part of being a teacher I think
#NT2t
clcsimon
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
@shyj
A3. By starting with some of the answers to question 1 😉
#nt2t
CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
A3) Ts also need to be open to addressing their own biases. Reflection & willingness to deal w/ self is important to model for Ss.
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
I would love to know how they define "hate." What is the cut-off between hate and anger?
#NT2t
https://t.co/nZtpXvhWQu
i_michaelsen
Apr 2 @ 9:35 AM EDT
A3: 0 tolerance! A lot of schools have "no place for hate" logos front and center. prejudice should be addressed day 1
#NT2t
Erin_VandeKerk
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
@jschwartzcen
Agreed! Ss learn so much simply from our personal example, seen readily in what/how we address prejudice.
#nt2t
hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
@shyj
Absolutely. Sometimes, saying nothing is saying a lot.
#NT2t
#eloned
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
@YuriKaragyozov
For most Ts
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:37 AM EDT
Q4: How do you make your classroom more inclusive?
#NT2t
https://t.co/qsgDlzDZOe
cvarsalona
Apr 2 @ 9:37 AM EDT
Risk taking is so important as a connected educator who hopes to make a difference in the lives of students.
#nt2t
https://t.co/xw1h8PDGZV
EoinLenihan
Apr 2 @ 9:36 AM EDT
Hi Carol
@cvarsalona
Amazing chat here today on
#nt2t
Proud of our students
@uni_augsburg
for taking risks and joining Twitter.
@shyj
dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:37 AM EDT
A4 I create a climate where differences are seen as something to celebrate, not something to degrade. We appreciate everyone
#NT2t
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:38 AM EDT
@CHitch94
Yes, need to be open to SS. It try to do this all the time-sometimes can make you feel uncomfortable
#nt2t
christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:38 AM EDT
@cvarsalona
Yes! I agree.
#nt2t
CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:38 AM EDT
@jschwartzcen
Yes, but learning doesn't happen w/o discomfort. One of the msgs we need to share w/ Ss.
#nt2t
MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:38 AM EDT
@shyj
#nt2t
Yes. Though, implicit bias can be very difficult to recognize and confront in a way that doesn't cause a backlash. No judgement
Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:38 AM EDT
A4: Allowing for different learning styles, safe environment to share, and ability for student choice helps w/ inclusive classroom
#NT2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:38 AM EDT
@hholsopple
That's what I think to Holly. Being silent teaches even more sometimes.
#NT2t
LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:38 AM EDT
A4: Morning meetings. Everyone gets an opportunity to talk and express themselves.
#NT2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:39 AM EDT
A4: Open lines of communication, become a team that embraces our differences & celebrates them
#NT2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:39 AM EDT
get gobal by checking out the calendar of global chats:
https://t.co/WCXXIU1jvB
from
@EdTech_Stories
#NT2t
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:39 AM EDT
@CHitch94
Students appreciate it when you show your human vulnerabilities
#nt2t
BarbaraGruener
Apr 2 @ 9:39 AM EDT
A4: We live our mantra. Everybody matters! If it's important to you, it matters to us. Together. Period.
#nt2t
https://t.co/xNoYAMrh2r
CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:39 AM EDT
A4) Giving Ss different ways to contribute. Backchanneling can be helpful for those who are shy or need more time to process thoughts.
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:40 AM EDT
@MCPTechDirector
No judgement is tough. I think as humans we always judge. It's what you do with them that has impact.
#NT2t
hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:40 AM EDT
A4: Establishing an environment where failure is a normal (and a needed) part of the learning process
#NT2t
#eloned
https://t.co/GhsxxIgqkJ
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:37 AM EDT
Q4: How do you make your classroom more inclusive?
#NT2t
https://t.co/qsgDlzDZOe
inhapull1
Apr 2 @ 9:40 AM EDT
#강남풀싸롱
#강남야구장
#선릉야구장
#강남풀싸롱01021543560
물좋은 강남야구장
#선릉야구장01021543560
강남풀싸롱
#강남야구장01021543560
예약문의~
#nt2t
cvarsalona
Apr 2 @ 9:40 AM EDT
Inclusive classrms lead by edus who believe in uniqueness of each child. Build culture of
#trust
through collaborative protoocols.
#Nt2t
JKatzaman
Apr 2 @ 9:40 AM EDT
A4 Encourage participation without being forceable. Let those hesitant to join see others having fun and gradually come out of shell.
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:40 AM EDT
@Angelssoriano74
Hi Angels! So happy to have you here! Doing well. and you?
#NT2t
kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:40 AM EDT
A4 making out of the class one team from the very beginning
#nt2t
YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:40 AM EDT
A4: In our school we strive to create an int. culture which is open-minded towards the values and traditions of diffr. cultures
#NT2t
seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:40 AM EDT
A4: Show Ss that inclusion is an advantage, grow-mindset and openmindness are essential for inclusion.
#nt2t
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:40 AM EDT
A4: Being there for all of your SS helps make the room an inclusive place.
#nt2t
YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:41 AM EDT
@CHitch94
Absolutely agree!
#NT2t
cvarsalona
Apr 2 @ 9:41 AM EDT
@jschwartzcen
@CHitch94
Be open, authentic, and transparent.
#nt2t
https://t.co/VBV21mpO7h
jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:41 AM EDT
A4: Having taught empathy and kindness really helps with inclusion.
#nt2t
Angelssoriano74
Apr 2 @ 9:41 AM EDT
A4. Great thanks .so proud to shared with us.
#nt2t
https://t.co/uUE8hweTjX
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:40 AM EDT
@Angelssoriano74
Hi Angels! So happy to have you here! Doing well. and you?
#NT2t
LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:41 AM EDT
@BarbaraGruener
We discuss how we can help each other throughout the day. In learning and emotions. And how to take care of ourselves.
#NT2t
CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:41 AM EDT
A4) Using variety of instructional methods & activities shows that everyone has valuable knowledge & skills.
#nt2t
BarbaraGruener
Apr 2 @ 9:41 AM EDT
@LoriW1088
YES! Family time, morning meetings, sensitivity circles, call them what you want. When hearts connect, everybody thrives!
#nt2t
LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:42 AM EDT
That is a BIG focus for us.
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:41 AM EDT
A4: Having taught empathy and kindness really helps with inclusion.
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MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:42 AM EDT
@shyj
#nt2t
Yes that is why we start our personal journey first, so that we see the biases w/in us and accept that w/o judgement or shame.
dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:42 AM EDT
@Lena_Scho
From Day 1 I talk about all of us, our similarities and differences. No tolerance for degradation. Try to see value in all
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:42 AM EDT
@MCPTechDirector
Love that Jim!
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LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:43 AM EDT
First days of school are about creating our "School Family" and all that includes.
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Apr 2 @ 9:43 AM EDT
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tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:43 AM EDT
A4:I'm always telling them "what you know, someone else might not...what you like, someone may not like...and it's all cool beans
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:44 AM EDT
@LoriW1088
This is so important! Many Ts make the mistake of diving into curriculum w/o 1st building community & getting to know Ss
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:44 AM EDT
@tiffbuttonSo
true! Understand differences. I try to bring in grandparents in to the room to show other talents
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BarbaraGruener
Apr 2 @ 9:44 AM EDT
There are all sorts of ways to live, all sorts of things to be, but above all, be
#kind
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tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:45 AM EDT
A4: I think it falls on us as Ts too because Ss are always watching us and how we react. We should never "talk" what we can't "walk"
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:45 AM EDT
@Stanton_Lit
@LoriW1088
Most Ss won't care about your class/content if they don't feel that you care about them.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:46 AM EDT
******Question 5 should be turned into an undergrad class. Stay tuned in 1 minute
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:46 AM EDT
@tiffbuttonYes
--model model model but also point out that we are all human and subject to failure so we all should learn to forgive
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lfortewilliams
Apr 2 @ 9:46 AM EDT
Q4: 1st know ur Ss. Relationships are imp. I'm intentional about seats Mix up cult. diverse Ss.They ❤️ 2 b 2gether but not always best
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hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:46 AM EDT
A4: Love the idea shared of building community before jumping right into the curriculum.
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#eloned
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:47 AM EDT
Q5: As a new T, how might I best prepare myself for teaching students from diverse cultures & backgrounds?
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- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:47 AM EDT
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seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:47 AM EDT
So true!
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:46 AM EDT
@tiffbuttonYes
--model model model but also point out that we are all human and subject to failure so we all should learn to forgive
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:47 AM EDT
@jschwartzcen
@tiffbuttonYes
This is so important. We all mess up. How do we want to be treated when we do? How do we ask forgiveness?
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christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:47 AM EDT
A5: Being open...
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:47 AM EDT
@CHitch94
@LoriW1088
YES! That is the 1st thing I share with new teachers. Relationships are KEY!
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:48 AM EDT
A5: Show that you are open to understanding other cultures but also model the best of your particular culture.
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:48 AM EDT
A5) read, put yourself in diverse environments, see what feels like to not be in majority, talk w/ people, learn about community.
#nt2t
seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:48 AM EDT
A5: again: Be open-minded! Be an integrator.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:49 AM EDT
A5: Every chance u get bring in topics, resources, etc that deal w/ cultrl diffrnces-celebrate Many Ss will never be exposed otherwise
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cybraryman1
Apr 2 @ 9:49 AM EDT
A5 My Culture page
https://t.co/8vnhRYUHBG
Multicultural Celebration page
https://t.co/6Pr7tGEXHi
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tmconlan
Apr 2 @ 9:49 AM EDT
Q5: Talk to students, eat lunch with them, do home visits if possible, build strong relationships with families, read
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:49 AM EDT
@hholsopple
It is so important to build community before you start in with content.
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Apr 2 @ 9:49 AM EDT
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:49 AM EDT
A5: Make sure to start by building solid relationships where SS can count on you and where language will not be a barrier
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LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:49 AM EDT
Absolutely. That's why team building is worth the time. It pays off all year long... and then some.
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:45 AM EDT
@Stanton_Lit
@LoriW1088
Most Ss won't care about your class/content if they don't feel that you care about them.
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hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:49 AM EDT
A5: Do your research, show respect and love, and a willingness to learn more.
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#eloned
seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:49 AM EDT
Be s role model. That's the best way of teaching.
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:48 AM EDT
A5: Show that you are open to understanding other cultures but also model the best of your particular culture.
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:49 AM EDT
A5: By getting to know them. Take the time to have Ss know each other. Build a safe environment. And be prepared to mess up.
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LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:50 AM EDT
It's all about relationships.
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:44 AM EDT
@LoriW1088
This is so important! Many Ts make the mistake of diving into curriculum w/o 1st building community & getting to know Ss
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i_michaelsen
Apr 2 @ 9:50 AM EDT
@shyj
"Hate" in the context seems = to "discriminatory behavior". mostly acts as reminder to be cognizant of ppl's opportunities
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EoinLenihan
Apr 2 @ 9:50 AM EDT
Thanks so much to
@Lena_Scho
for a great question on Inclusion for
#nt2t
. Please help me welcome this outstanding future teacher to Twitter.
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:50 AM EDT
@tiffbutton
Yes, and they watch what we are doing and NOT doing as well. They learn from both.
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kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:50 AM EDT
A5 find a common ground of values w/ them and just be normal
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dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:50 AM EDT
A5 Good teaching is good teaching. Be there and build relationships with your students. The rest will follow.
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:50 AM EDT
@LoriW1088
Took me a while to understand this but it is the key.
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:51 AM EDT
@tmconlan
Love eating lunch w/ Ss. You can learn so much that way. & always make the 1st contact w/ parent a positive one.
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MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:51 AM EDT
#nt2t
I think most import is learning to recognize our implicit biases and interrupting them before they impact others, especially Ss and Ts
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:51 AM EDT
@jschwartzcen
@LoriW1088
I agree Lori, and this is so important for new Ts to understand.
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tiffbutton
Apr 2 @ 9:52 AM EDT
A5:Go in with an open mind. Don't assume you know from what you've heard.Let your hands on experience mold your belief of Ss greatness
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:52 AM EDT
A5: Always listen to your SS and take interest in what they tell you.
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:52 AM EDT
@Stanton_Lit
@tmconlan
So true. Used to call all Ps at start of year to introduce self, see if they had ?s, concerns. Learned a lot.
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lfortewilliams
Apr 2 @ 9:52 AM EDT
A5: the BEST way is to study or travel abroad. Must place self in the minority to truly understand.
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BarbaraGruener
Apr 2 @ 9:52 AM EDT
A5: Share picture books with a diversity theme to help them appreciate & celebrate differences.
https://t.co/VjNRD6mAna
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LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:52 AM EDT
@shyj
@jschwartzcen
Teaching comes easy when you have the relationship/respect.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:52 AM EDT
.
@i_michaelsen
How might lack of cultural awareness play into this?
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:53 AM EDT
@LoriW1088
@shyj
Yes-everything goes much easier.
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kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:53 AM EDT
So many great answers and discussions on
#nt2t
def one of the best chats this year
seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:53 AM EDT
Great advice!
#nt2t
Traveling broadens your horizon.
https://t.co/ajVVh4ZoMa
lfortewilliams
Apr 2 @ 9:52 AM EDT
A5: the BEST way is to study or travel abroad. Must place self in the minority to truly understand.
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hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:53 AM EDT
So simply yet so important and easily missed!
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#eloned
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:52 AM EDT
A5: Always listen to your SS and take interest in what they tell you.
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:53 AM EDT
@tiffbutton
Yes! Sometimes will hear things about S from prior Ts but try not to let that affect view. Let S make own 1st impression.
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LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:53 AM EDT
A5: Embrace
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:53 AM EDT
@tiffbutton
And then give them more than one chance to make that impression b/c they will mess up - and so will we.
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seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:54 AM EDT
Can't agree more!
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kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:53 AM EDT
So many great answers and discussions on
#nt2t
def one of the best chats this year
YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:54 AM EDT
A5: (1/2) Being open-minded, a human, a role model for Ss & learn from everyone.
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:54 AM EDT
@CHitch94
@tmconlan
Same here. Also asked Ps to tell me about their child. Learned a lot that way & Ps love to talk about their child.
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dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:54 AM EDT
@CHitch94
@tiffbutton
Exactly. So many times kids show us their best even though they showed other Ts their worst. New day everyday
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:54 AM EDT
@CHitch94
@tiffbutton
Try not to let past interactions with other Ts colour your opinions
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kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:54 AM EDT
@tmconlan
good points! I also showed photos of my family and my last vacation makes it more personal
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:55 AM EDT
@dayankee
@tiffbutton
Exactly! Had that exp myself. Ss that other Ts had terrible time w/ were fine for me (& possibly vice versa)
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Stanton_Lit
Apr 2 @ 9:55 AM EDT
@kesselpa
@tmconlan
YES! Ss love to hear about Ts lives. Makes us real people.
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LoriW1088
Apr 2 @ 9:55 AM EDT
The power of a read aloud.
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BarbaraGruener
Apr 2 @ 9:52 AM EDT
A5: Share picture books with a diversity theme to help them appreciate & celebrate differences.
https://t.co/VjNRD6mAna
#nt2t
MCPTechDirector
Apr 2 @ 9:55 AM EDT
@BarbaraGruener
#nt2t
Yes Ss need to see themselves in the curriculum and resources. Not just images, but POVs and histories embedded.
dayankee
Apr 2 @ 9:56 AM EDT
@CHitch94
@tiffbutton
Right, so many factors. The climate you create, your interactions with S, the S's maturity, etc Can't prejudge
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:56 AM EDT
@Stanton_Lit
@kesselpa
@tmconlan
I think any way that you can appear to be "human" to Ss is a good thing.
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JKatzaman
Apr 2 @ 9:56 AM EDT
A5 Immerse yourself and get familiar with the culture you'll teach in. Know your audience and adjust your approach accordingly.
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:57 AM EDT
@LoriW1088
Great way to show kindness and understanding. We did the Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:57 AM EDT
@jschwartzcen
@LoriW1088
My daughter's 2nd grade T read this to her class. She LOVED it!
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kesselpa
Apr 2 @ 9:57 AM EDT
@Stanton_Lit
@tmconlan
yeah right e.g. In turkey they're even friends on facebook and go to each others birthdays
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YuriKaragyozov
Apr 2 @ 9:58 AM EDT
A5: (2/2) Usually I dine with my Ss communicate outside of school. I share with them my experience and talking to them as adults
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:58 AM EDT
Are you up for this week's challenge? Don't forget to share with
#NT2t
so we can all become more globally connected
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jschwartzcen
Apr 2 @ 9:58 AM EDT
@shyj
WIll do!
#nt2t
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:58 AM EDT
This was an amazing chat friends! Thank you to
@MarcusAtUniAIME
@CBeylschmidt
@Lena_Scho
@steppitom
@EoinLenihan
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seni_bl
Apr 2 @ 9:59 AM EDT
Thank you for this amazing chat. Have learned a lot. Great questions! Keep on rocking! 👍
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christineannroy
Apr 2 @ 9:59 AM EDT
@shyj
Yes! This was my first chat. It as enlightening.
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shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:59 AM EDT
@hholsopple
@Stanton_Lit
@kesselpa
@tmconlan
I know, it's like...they have a LIFE?
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BarbaraGruener
Apr 2 @ 9:59 AM EDT
@MCPTechDirector
Absolutely. The month-long spotlight is nice, I suppose, but it MUST be an every day, all the time, deal.
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hholsopple
Apr 2 @ 9:59 AM EDT
@shyj
love this challenge! Will do! Thanks for a great learning experiencing!
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#eloned
shyj
- Moderator
Apr 2 @ 9:59 AM EDT
@jschwartzcen
Thanks John!
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CHitch94
Apr 2 @ 9:59 AM EDT
Awesome
#nt2t
chat today! Great job to the pre-service Ts who came up with the questions. You are embarking on great careers!