#CaringClassroom Archive
The #CaringClassroom Chat explores positive teacher-student relationships, classroom management, and engaging and supportive instruction. Join us on Sundays @ 8:00 PM CST/9:00 PM EST.
Sunday October 15, 2017
10:00 PM EDT
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:00 PM EDT
My name is Tracy Dolezsar-Glarvin and I'll be your moderator this evening.
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Welcome to the
#CaringClassroom
Chat! Tonight's topic will be Creating Powerful Learning Opportunities.
participatechat
Oct 15 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
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by sharing resources and collaborating at
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Q1:
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teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Tina, middle school ELA teacher, Idaho
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Welcome Tina!
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In reply to @teachertina
BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Brian MS sci IL looking forward to the next 30 min
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erinhall47
Oct 15 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Erin, HS ELA, RI A1: be proactive in finding diverse, culturally relevant connections Ss can see in their own lives
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A1 Involve Ss in the CR process More voice Ss have the more engaged Ss will be Its not my CR but OUR shared learning space
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A1: gallery walks, 4 corners, conferencing, making connections, using prior knowledge, collaboration, using inquiry
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Q1:
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Hi Brian! I'm looking forward to it too!
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In reply to @BKd204Sci
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Glad you could join us Erin!
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In reply to @erinhall47
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Yes!
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erinhall47
Oct 15 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Erin, HS ELA, RI A1: be proactive in finding diverse, culturally relevant connections Ss can see in their own lives
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teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:05 PM EDT
A1 student choice, if students have some choice they are WAY more likely to be engaged
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:06 PM EDT
The more we vary our CR the more ideas Ss will give us to make their learning more engaging Ss are Ts best resource
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In reply to @DolezsarGlarvin
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Absolutely! Student voice is engaging!
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A1 Involve Ss in the CR process More voice Ss have the more engaged Ss will be Its not my CR but OUR shared learning space
#CaringClassroom
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Yes, I agree.
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teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:05 PM EDT
A1 student choice, if students have some choice they are WAY more likely to be engaged
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Q2:
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Agreed!
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:06 PM EDT
The more we vary our CR the more ideas Ss will give us to make their learning more engaging Ss are Ts best resource
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In reply to @DolezsarGlarvin
erinhall47
Oct 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A2: Become involved in the community and invested in the Ss lives outside your classroom!
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Q2:
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A2 Listen to Ss thinking When Ss talk in their lang w/their background knowledge there is a treasure trove for Ts
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A2: find out what they are knowledgeable about/want to know more about - create lessons using those topics and interests
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Q2:
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wesaquje
Oct 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Tansi (hello)! My name is Jessica and I teach a grade 3 class in Regina, SK.
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Good idea! What are some ways we can do this?
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erinhall47
Oct 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A2: Become involved in the community and invested in the Ss lives outside your classroom!
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Q2:
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT
So true!
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A2 Listen to Ss thinking When Ss talk in their lang w/their background knowledge there is a treasure trove for Ts
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A2a Everything in edu comes down to relationships The better Ts relate w/Ss the more we collaborate & work together
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Welcome Jessica! Glad you could join us this evening!
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In reply to @wesaquje
wesaquje
Oct 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A1: Going outside to explore learning (finding patterns for math), looking for plants (science) and collecting leaves (art)
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Yes, positive teacher-student relationships are key!
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A2a Everything in edu comes down to relationships The better Ts relate w/Ss the more we collaborate & work together
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teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A2Building relationships with students is key. If you know what they're interested in its much easier to find opportunities
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EduGladiators
Oct 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT
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October series On Ss Engagement continues SATURDAY w/
@HeckAwesome
on
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Love these ideas!
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wesaquje
Oct 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A1: Going outside to explore learning (finding patterns for math), looking for plants (science) and collecting leaves (art)
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT
For sure!
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teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A2Building relationships with students is key. If you know what they're interested in its much easier to find opportunities
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Q3:
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT
That relationship builds trust; trust builds risk-taking from Ts & Ss position
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In reply to @teachertina
wesaquje
Oct 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2: K-W-L charts...significant time spent on the “W” - what students want to know about the topic they are learning about
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SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Mark here From Outside Washington D.C. A2: Just ask them!! or use survey monkey or google forms if you need it documented.
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Yes, home visits are great way to build relationships with families.
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erinhall47
Oct 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT
https://t.co/QW7crX5Hip
Understated but so powerful - positive connection with parents!
https://t.co/Uje2CIBCMA
& keep checking local news
In reply to @DolezsarGlarvin
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT
Absolutely!
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT
That relationship builds trust; trust builds risk-taking from Ts & Ss position
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In reply to @teachertina
BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A3 Ts need to teach Ss to
#QuestionEverything
Ss need to have that mindset, nothing is close or off the table
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT
Great strategy!
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wesaquje
Oct 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2: K-W-L charts...significant time spent on the “W” - what students want to know about the topic they are learning about
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Welcome Mark!
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In reply to @SPXHamDawg
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Good ideas!
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SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Mark here From Outside Washington D.C. A2: Just ask them!! or use survey monkey or google forms if you need it documented.
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erinhall47
Oct 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A3: Provide safe space & opportunities for all Ss to share their voice, whether verbally, in writing, or in an art form
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Q3:
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Yes!!!
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A3 Ts need to teach Ss to
#QuestionEverything
Ss need to have that mindset, nothing is close or off the table
#CaringClassroom
SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3 Challenge them with activities and assignments that are just ever so slightly above their developmental capacity.
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT
Best thing about KWL charts is that they are a relevant tool at all levels Elem thru HS
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In reply to @wesaquje
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT
Wonderful!
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erinhall47
Oct 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A3: Provide safe space & opportunities for all Ss to share their voice, whether verbally, in writing, or in an art form
#caringclassroom
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Q3:
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wesaquje
Oct 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3: Providing conversation in large group, small group and individual settings. All Ss have something to share.
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT
Yes, rigour is important!
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SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3 Challenge them with activities and assignments that are just ever so slightly above their developmental capacity.
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT
For sure!
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT
Best thing about KWL charts is that they are a relevant tool at all levels Elem thru HS
#CaringClassroom
In reply to @wesaquje
BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Raise the bar inch by inch so Ss can become successful & see benefit of risk-taking
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In reply to @SPXHamDawg
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT
Conversations and collaboration are so engaging for learning!
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wesaquje
Oct 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3: Providing conversation in large group, small group and individual settings. All Ss have something to share.
#CaringClassroom
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT
Q4:
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT
The more Ts add Ss convo to CR routine, the more relaxed ALL Ss will be collaborating & communicating
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In reply to @wesaquje
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT
Risk taking makes students vulnerable.They need to know that the classroom is a safe place to take risks in their learning.
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Raise the bar inch by inch so Ss can become successful & see benefit of risk-taking
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In reply to @SPXHamDawg
teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A3 Ss love to collaborate. Give them a space/tools and they will go!
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT
For sure!
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT
The more Ts add Ss convo to CR routine, the more relaxed ALL Ss will be collaborating & communicating
#CaringClassroom
In reply to @wesaquje
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT
Agreed!
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teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A3 Ss love to collaborate. Give them a space/tools and they will go!
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SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A4 : 1 of 2 I really try to go out of my way to have the students know the standards. I have a mini-poster...
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A4: promote inquiry, engage students in learning that is driven by their knowledge and interests, foster a growth mindset
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT
Q4:
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:22 PM EDT
Yes, knowing the purpose for learning is important!
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SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A4 : 1 of 2 I really try to go out of my way to have the students know the standards. I have a mini-poster...
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teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:22 PM EDT
Growth Mindset is so important!
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In reply to @DolezsarGlarvin
wesaquje
Oct 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A4: Providing several different learning opportunities that adapt to different learning styles. Read, write, and hands-on.
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SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A4 2of2 that I refer to in almost every class. If they know what they need to know, there's a good chance, they'll know it
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT
Yes, good ideas!
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wesaquje
Oct 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A4: Providing several different learning opportunities that adapt to different learning styles. Read, write, and hands-on.
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A4 Don't directly answer Ss ?s Ask: "What do you think? or Why is that?" to pull them deeper Depth starts w/Ss thinking
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teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT
If Ss know where they're headed they can have some buy-in
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In reply to @SPXHamDawg
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Q5:
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT
When students understand the why of the learning, they are more likely to be engaged in the learning.
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SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A4 2of2 that I refer to in almost every class. If they know what they need to know, there's a good chance, they'll know it
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT
I agree.
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A4 Don't directly answer Ss ?s Ask: "What do you think? or Why is that?" to pull them deeper Depth starts w/Ss thinking
#CaringClassroom
teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A5 We want to create a love of learning not love of the grade
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Yes!
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teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT
If Ss know where they're headed they can have some buy-in
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In reply to @SPXHamDawg
SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT
yep!!!
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In reply to @teachertina
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT
So true!
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teachertina
Oct 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A5 We want to create a love of learning not love of the grade
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Good point!
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KenWallace207
Oct 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Don't forget that encouraging staff risk taking helps build this culture.
wesaquje
Oct 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A5: Because inquiry-based learning is a lot of fun. Students have great learning conversations!
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SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A5 We want them to be life long learners but also life long thinkers and inquirers!..and maybe even life long teachers too?
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A5 Most future jobs will have some inquiry component Ts need to start that growth mindset early & cultivate it thru school
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Thank you for joining us this evening for the
#CaringClassroom
Chat! So many fantastic ideas shared tonight!
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:30 PM EDT
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:30 PM EDT
Isn't rigour about believing in students' potential and having high expectations for their learning?
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jxjarvix
Oct 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT
Rigor is a code word for grade level and misused by admin when they don't understand instruction. "Where's the rigor?" 😬
In reply to @DolezsarGlarvin
SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:31 PM EDT
Thank you for hosting and having us. May Peace, Love, and Soul reign in all of our hearts this night and every night!
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:32 PM EDT
Meet students where they're at and challenge them to reach their potential - whether they're at/below/above grade level.
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:30 PM EDT
Isn't rigour about believing in students' potential and having high expectations for their learning?
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jxjarvix
Oct 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT
Rigor is a code word for grade level and misused by admin when they don't understand instruction. "Where's the rigor?" 😬
In reply to @DolezsarGlarvin
DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:33 PM EDT
Very true!
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wesaquje
Oct 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A5: Because inquiry-based learning is a lot of fun. Students have great learning conversations!
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:33 PM EDT
Yes!
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SPXHamDawg
Oct 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A5 We want them to be life long learners but also life long thinkers and inquirers!..and maybe even life long teachers too?
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:33 PM EDT
Yes, so true!
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BKd204Sci
Oct 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A5 Most future jobs will have some inquiry component Ts need to start that growth mindset early & cultivate it thru school
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DolezsarGlarvin
- Moderator
Oct 15 @ 10:34 PM EDT
Appreciate the kinds words Mark! Have a wonderful week!
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