A1. You need to have a way to connect with ss who may have very different ideas & interests. Building bridges provides those necessary connections. #ycsdchat
A1: I think about building the bridge from the prior knowledge to current teachings, building the school community bridge, bridging the home-school relationship...all of these impacting education😊#YCSDchat
#YCSDchat@DChristian11 I like the connection piece. I've always thought of bridges are built to get over obstacles. Kinda like what teachers do every day!
#ycsdchat A1: The loftiest goals of education are always to build bridges between where you are and where you want to be. Good education should be that path.
A1: I think we as teachers are the bridge for Ss to connect to their learning. Not everyone needs the same bridge and sometimes the bridge goes to different places #ycsdchat
A1: There are so many layers to this question. I initially think of information building on itself but when I consider relationships, it takes a whole new spin. #YCSDchat
This week I’ve been building bridges with new colleagues and collaborative teachers, with new students, and with families. Bridges connect us to one another! #YCSDchat
The one teacher I can remember was in high school. He took the time to help and never gave up on me if I didn’t understand the assignment. He never dismissed me despite the fact I struggled with the subject. #ycsdchat
A1: Building bridges represents making connections that allows a two-way flow of knowledge, understanding - but not all related to academics. We have to build the bridge before they can "learn." #YCSDchat
A2: Believe it or not, it was a college professor who totally got my sarcasm and was sarcastic right back. It provided me with validation. I often think fondly of my time in his classes. #ycsdchat
A2- the teachers who were truly passionate about their work touched me the most. I am convinced that the reason I am a history teacher is the passion many of my HS teachers had! #ycsdchat
A2: The one teacher that stands out to me was my high school English teacher. She taught us that we can either make excuses or make decisions to overcome obstacles. I took it to heart and live my life by it. #ycsdchat
A2: 3rd grade teacher: #opportunities She let me do “teacher things” like help set up her classroom in the summer and it let me see the behind the scenes part of being a teacher! #ycsdchat
A2: Approachable! Mr. LaRue, science at PHS. He was approachable when I was his student and even later when I was a young teacher who would see him in the grocery store in town. He was ALWAYS there with a smile, warm greeting, and word of encouragement. Miss him! #ycsdchat
A2: It's been so long, I can't remember! JK Shout out to Mrs. Davis who noticed me. I was quiet, shy and an introvert. She listened, encouraged and genuinely cared. She taught me how to try new things and look for possibilities #YCSDchat
A2--community builder-this educator created an environment in which every student felt like he or she belonged to something bigger than themselves and had some ownership. #YCSDchat
A2: 4th grade teacher who hooked us with fun activities in history and 5th grade teacher who worked hard with the girls on helping build self esteem and confidence. #ycsdchat
A2: All of my elementary school teachers were wonderful, but the one I thought of right away was my 4th grade teacher who cared that I was hurt and wanted to protect me. #ycsdchat
A1: Having teachers who inspire a feeling of collaboration and exploration. I loved my 11th grade English teacher so much that I returned to student teach with her, and now I count her as a surrogate mom and best friend! #ycsdchat
The one thing that stands out in my mind for me is that I am fair, especially in the world of physical Education. I also try to allow students to be able to tell me their stories without dismissing them so they feel special and know I care. #ycsdchat
A2: If you made a word wall of the traits that were being mentioned it would be a powerful thing. I saw #freedom, validation, perseverance and #challenge just to name a few. We should exemplify the traits of our #favoriteteachers#YCSDchat
A2: My 5th grade teacher threw a cafeteria roll across the room out of disgust that it was so hard and nailed a kid in the head. I learned independent study could be valuable! I try to teach my sts independence & self-pride vs external approval. #ycsdchat
I think my students see that I care. I may be strict and scary to some, but in the end they understand it comes from a genuine place. I have high expectations but I am there to help them meet and exceed them. #ycsdchat
A3 #YCSDchat Hard working and committed to excellence: I share with my students that I work 3-4 jobs during the school year. I paid for my PhD out of pocket: they see the hard work I put in, and are encouraged to do the same.
A3: Self reflection is one of the hardest things. I hope my students know that I care about all of them and the decisions that I make are good for the whole. #YCSDchat
A1: Building bridges is about making connections and forging relationships; it’s not just between the teacher and a student, but between the content and the student, too. These bridges keep people (and skills) from falling into chasms of discouragement and disinterest. #ycsdchat
A4: I take time to set up procedures but those procedures include talking to each student about something that is meaningful to them. They do the same with me. It builds a culture and that is just as important to me as the curriculum. #ycsdchat
I've said it before, but humor is a great relationship-builder. I let kids know it's OK to laugh and have fun. And when I laugh at myself, they see it's OK to lighten up a bit. #ycsdchat
A4: This seems silly, but I try to pay attention to the students' graphic tee shirts. I like to comment on them and try to make connections with them that way. It's a quick way to make a connection and make them feel noticed by me even if it's not their library day. #ycsdchat
A4- even something as simple as greeting students in the halls while supervising instead of talking with other teachers lets kids know you notice them! #ycsdchat
A4: Volunteering for bus duty so I can meet more students outside my classrooms! All of the name tags on the book bags help me say hello to them by name, which I believe is important! #YCSDchat
A 4: I try to make myself seen as much as possible outside of the classroom. I will go into the cafeteria and sit and talk with them during my lunch, check out what some of them are doing during recess and maybe join in for a little bit. Make myself available to them. #ycsdchat
I could not agree more. I believe the expert teacher helps students connect to the subject. To do this well, students have to trust us, and we have to know them not only as students but as individuals. #YCSDchat
A1: Building bridges is an important challenge for teachers because in just one class you may have to build so many different types of bridges. Meeting your students wherver they are and with whatever they may need. #ycsdchat
#YCSDchat SIDE NOTE: I'm noticing a pattern with everyone's responses. You give them your time! You show them they are worth it. It's not about the words, but the actions!
Visibility, availability, listen to them, and feed them...the way to a teen's mind and heart seems to in fact be at times through their stomachs :) #ycsdchat
A2: So many of my hs teachers at YHS impacted me but the ones who stand out the most took the time to get to know me on a personal level. I wanted to work hard for them because it felt like they were really in my corner. #ycsdchat#yorkfalcon
A4: I love using interest assessments to gather data from S’s. I would use their areas of interests when developing differentiated assignments, greeting them in the morning and asking questions, or attending their sporting events❤️#YCSDchat
A3: I hope my students see me as fair... I treat all students fairly. I have high expectations and goals for all students. I hope they all think they’re my “favorite” #ycsdchat
A5: Working with my colleagues yields some of the most amazing results. Getting another perspective is so important. Working together sparks new ideas, solutions and dreams. #YCSDchat
A5- #ycsdchat Some students connect better with certain teachers; building collegial relationships can be effective because it encourages the sharing of methods. I had to sit one kid at my desk with a squishy ball or toy. Another was always hungry: it helped to share strategies
A5: My colleagues help me survive! My relationships with them keep me grounded and keep me out of my little bubble. The students see WE are a safety net connected to each other and WE will not let them fall. #ycsdchat
A5: When we work as a team to meet the needs of our students, we draw on different perspectives, experiences, and expertise. Our collective efforts to meet a common goal result in greater success for all #YCSDchat
Building relationships with our colleagues helps to bridge the gap to helping our students be successful not only in one class but in all classes. #ycsdchat
A4: I love catching kids in casual conversation. They share so much when it’s not necessarily related to your curriculum. Even keeping connections with former students is important to me. Once my student, always my student. #ycsdchat
A5: When we build trusting relationships with our colleagues - teachers, administrator, support staff, etc. - we are open to learning from each other. #YCSDchat
#ycsdchat I tell them stories about myself or my family while they are working. It's like reading them a book. They listen intently and ask for another story.
A5: When there’s a challenging situation I value advice from experienced educators. Sometimes a different outlook can change tour entire perspective. It’s also good for student to see the teachers smiling, laughing, and enjoying the school environment. #ycsdchat
A5: I think that when students see us having good relationships with other teachers they form better relationships with us. I loved visiting 3rd grade last year to help out my colleague and I can see it made a difference now that I have those students in 4th grade! #YCSDchat
A6: You work harder for the people you know believe in you. That's true for adults as well as children. Plus, when there is a relationship built, success is measured in more than one way. #ycsdchat
When my students see that I care and take the time to get to know them, the possibilities are endless. They will work hard for you, they will give that little extra because you made them feel like they were capable of doing something great! #ycsdchat
@MattTayman you were an awesome moderator tonight and I’m so glad that you are on the #YCSDchat team. Thank you for the insightful questions and the time you spent preparing.
