#MasteryChat is a weekly chat with a growing family of educators from around the word focused on teaching better and reaching more students. Topics cover an array of challenges and solutions for teachers of all grade levels and subject areas, admins, and support staff.
#MasteryChat occurs every Thursday at 8:00pm eastern.
The chat was created by team at @thegridmethod, but is hosted by guest moderators each week. Our primary moderators are @techieteachott, @raehugart, and @jeffgargas.
Hi, everyone! I'm Melissa from Atchison, KS. I teach 6-8 Soc Studies (WH, Geography/KS, & US History). I took a break last wk as I got over the flu and am glad to join you all again! #masterychat#mschat
Hey #MasteryChat Jeff from Ohio here! I work with PML and @thegridmethod - Have the pleasure of working with Ts all over the country. So awesome to learn from this incredible group every week!
Dave from Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada... reporting from Edmonton while checking out CEATCA teachers convention.... Look forward to learning again tonight!!! #masterychat
Kristen from PA, 6th grade physical science teacher, trying to get number 3 to fall asleep. Holding her hand through the rungs of her crib. #masterychat
Philippa here from NZ, saw the notification and thought I would jump in. I lecture in education and my students develop their PLN using twitter as an assignment #masterychat
Happy Thursday, friends! I'm a student teacher in NJ, teaching English III, IV, and Creative Writing. I'm so enjoying my second snow day this week! #masterychat
Evening everyone. Jeff here from Connecticut. Currently a Instructional Technology coach but will be moving over to become a STEM Coach very shortly! #masterychat
Busy busy busy! I just got off a video chat with @mdeegan122! You guys have a great cohort of educators over there in Illinois. @thegridmethod might just have to come do some work with y'all. :) #MasteryChat
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If the purpose of education is to prepare little humans for life, don't you think that education should reflect life? Mere completion of a task matters little. Deeper understanding and mastery matters greatly. #Teachbetter#kidsdeserveit#MasteryChat
When high school students are awarded for completion instead of mastery they develop a false sense of reality. When they leave high school and enter college or the work force they are in for a rude awakening. Our kids deserve better! #kidsdeserveit#masterychat#edchat
A1. We, as educators sometimes like to teach content more than we like to teach students HOW to learn. Teaching students to be inquisitive requires them to ask questions. #Masterychat
A1: They have been conditioned to stop asking so many questions because they have been told by someone it is considered "annoying." Our job is to breakdown that stereotype. #masterychat
A1: They have been conditioned to stop asking so many questions because they have been told by someone it is considered "annoying." Our job is to breakdown that stereotype. #masterychat
A1. We, as educators sometimes like to teach content more than we like to teach students HOW to learn. Teaching students to be inquisitive requires them to ask questions. #Masterychat
A1: Kids just came to me today with some problems! They vented to me about how when they ask questions teachers snap at them and get angry. #masterychat
A1: I think children ask fewer questions because, unfortunately, schools can stifle creativity. My professor showed me the song "flowers are red" by Harry Chapin, and it always brings tears to my eyes. #masterychat
Permission to be Curious.
As Grade Levels increase, we provide less opportunity for our students to be curious and strive to find the reason WHY. Give your students permission to explore, question, and design innovative solutions #Masterychat
A1: Questions decreasing in school b/c tradtional edu doesn't foster curiosity and abstract thinking. Each year of school unfortunately trains them in the game of school, not in questioning to grow.
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A1. Fear of making a mistake. They are conditioned to produce correct recall of facts. Asking questions means you don’t know something. As they get older they get more self-conscious about that. I always try to ask they questions when they are reluctant. #MasteryChat
A1 ~ Fear that they will appear stupid in front of their Ts and peers. Maybe they were told before to pay attention or try harder when they have asked questions in the past... #masterychat
A1. I think it's a multifaceted issue. Some students feel insecure that they "need" to ask questions in front of their peers. Others are not engaged with the lesson or materials. And sometimes Ts don't offer opportunities for students to feel comfortable asking. #masterychat
A1 As kids get older, school becomes less about satisfying their curiosity and more about looking good, being right, and sounding smart. They worry that asking questions makes them look like they don’t already know. #MasteryChat
A1: fear of being made fun of by other students or unfortunately teachers. We have to create a culture in our classrooms that promote questioning which can ultimately lead to higher ordered questions! #MasteryChat
#masterychat A1: It becomes apparent pretty quickly that the T has something called a "lesson plan." Let's be honest, we don't show up on the first day with no agenda just waiting for Ss to ask Qs. It's up to Ts to teach how and when Qs are appropriate.
A1: They aren’t given the opportunity to ask questions! “Whoever is asking the questions is doing the learning.” Give Ss opportunity to be curious and to ask the questions. Give think time so other Ss don’t steal learning opps. They come up with better Qs anyway! #masterychat
A1: Children ask fewer questions because they're afraid of being embarrassed and made fun of. Our classrooms have to encourage risk takers and feel safe for everyone #MasteryChat
I think older children become less inquisitive because of the classroom environment which sometimes squashes innovation
and student voice . Also-the demand to get the curriculum in at all costs stifles student's natural curiosity. #masterychat
A1 Great question! Maybe because we don't always foster questions because we're always in a rush to get through the curriculum, maybe we haven't shown them how to find the answers, work on building stronger relationships so they'll want to ask us questions. #MasteryChat
A1: A combination of they're afraid to be wrong and "look dumb" in front of their peers & they get trained to answer not ask - they aren't used to taking the lead & asking! #MasteryChat
I feel like children are told they ask too many questions. When they arrive in grade school, they are expected to sit quietly. We often chastise them for asking questions when it isn't "time" #masterychat
A1 - Kids ask questions because of a diminished focus on the process of learning and a larger focus on the answers or completion of tasks / work. We MUST foster questions, inquiry and engagement in our classrooms to fix this #masterychat#teachbetter
A1: while questions can be discouraged I feel we also don't teach kids how to ask the right type of question. Learning to ask appropriate quesyion s is also important. #MasteryChat
A1: Sadly, this is often true of college students. Learning has been a surface experience where the "right" answer must be located. Ss not accustomed to cognitive ambiguity. #masterychat
A1 They don't want to expose their deficits. Neither do I, but I will in a safe situation. Ergo, my job is to create safe places for questions! #masterychat
A1 I think we have so much to cram in we forget to slow down and let kids think and ask questions. At least I know I have been guilty of that but am working on doing better! #masterychat
A1: Compliance has become the gold standard in classrooms. Quiet seems to mean on task and learning for so many people. If you can't "control" or "manage" your Ss, then you can't *possibly* be teaching well. #masterychat
A1: An old adage says you spend the first couple of years teaching them to stand up and talk and the every year after teaching them to sit down and shut up. It’s just an archaic paradigm. #MasteryChat
A1- I think that it's 2-fold. 1- they get told to hold their questions for later when there is time or it's deemed annoying. 2- they don't want to get noticed by peers as if they don't know something #masterychat
A1 They don't want to expose their deficits. Neither do I, but I will in a safe situation. Ergo, my job is to create safe places for questions! #masterychat
A1: it's not that older kids have less questions it feels uncool to want to grow intellectually at that age. I think there is a big push of the system as well. It's no longer about explore but learn these facts because they'll be tested on.
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A1: An old adage says you spend the first couple of years teaching them to stand up and talk and the every year after teaching them to sit down and shut up. It’s just an archaic paradigm. #MasteryChat
Students are taught to answer questions and not ask them. We constantly force them to search for “the right answer:” we are seen as the keepers of those correct answers and they are taught that those answers are all that matters. #theanswerisabcord#masterychat
A1: inquiry and creation fades as the get and learn unfortunately still becomes the norm. Compliance is part of routine of school, but should not over take the love of learning and the search for why. #MasteryChat
A1-I don't think we mean to but as Ts we have SO much content to cover! It becomes easy to focus on what all we have to do and get overwhelmed doing more of the talking. We have to let Ss be more central in the classroom #masterychat#biogiraffe
A1: some teachers don't give space for questions for the fear that they won't know the answer. Best thing ever for me is when I don't know the answer and we can learn together #masterychat
Molly, This is a great point! T's can sometimes become the center of attention in a class when it is the students, their inquiry, thoughts, ideas and learning that should be the focus! #MasteryChat
A1 Because we train it out of them! Schools are often so structured, so teacher directed, that there is simply not enough time allowed for student questions to be heard, considered, and acted on! #masterychat
That's such a great point! At what moment do we decide that content and pacing is more important than allowing Ss to explore and be curious?? #masterychat
A1 Because we train it out of them! Schools are often so structured, so teacher directed, that there is simply not enough time allowed for student questions to be heard, considered, and acted on! #masterychat
Q2: We've been debating a lot about Andrew Jackson lately. Some kids have asked me my feeling on Jackson and they've been asking a lot about the Trail of Tears #masterychat
#masterychat Q1: I think it may be two fold. Very young children ask their parents ALOT of questions (I have 3 so I know this!) How the parent fosters the inquiry is key! The other side is how teachers foster it (or don't) in the classroom.
A1: I think they are often given fewer opportunities to explore because there is so much focus on the required content and testing. Unfortunately some ss do not feel comfortable speaking up or have "learned" that adults don't want to answer their questions. #masterychat
https://t.co/RJhjQun0NX 5 Ss most often remind me that they are attending school with 90% mastery so I am just ensuring that they validate that in my class :) They feel they are expected to know everything. How we encourage #Growthmindset is so important.
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A2: I had a student in my 6th grade math class say "I didn't perform to my best ability and got a score I wasn't pleased with, I also know the concept and would like a second chance." This impressed me. #masterychat
Absolutely. We have to also teach them how to ask questions, because they really don't know how. I think we all feel the rush to "just get through it" #MasteryChat
A1~discovery, opportunities to fall and get back up independently, literally/figuratively decreased and just the opposite happens in classrooms where Ss share in ownership in teaching&learning ~inquiry/questionning soars as well as knowledge #MasteryChat
A2 - Discussing phases / tides in connection with Lunar Cycles - "What would happen if the Moon blew up!?" - 7th Grade Student / Science class. Ended up turning this into a project to show mastery in a @gridmethod unit. #masterychat#teachbetter
A2. My favorite part of a fishbowl I conducted was watching students ask each other for clarification! Since I sat outside of the circle, they weren't looking to me to assist – they got to the root of the first student's comments in a respectful and engaged way. #masterychat
✨A1: We need to encourage creativity! As students get older it seems like teachers make things more and more black and white and teach students that there is right answer and a wrong answer. We need more color, more room to explore and question! #MasteryChat
A1 - Sorry hoping in late. Live by the 80-20 with questions and talking. If you stress they talk 80 percent of the time and you 20, it definitely helps get students on board. #masterychat
#masterychat Again, we need to be honest. How many of us Ts walked in on the first day of school and said, "Ok, let's begin. What questions do you have?" and then proceeded to learn subject matter around an Ss Q? It's important to understand why you DIDN'T do that.
A1. I think wonder and inquiry is more evident in younger grades then older- My daughter who is a freshman doesn’t get a chance to ask questions or doesn’t feel comfortable when she has a chance. #MasteryChat
I think a lot of that comes from us as teachers. We teach them to be worried that they don't know because when they don't, we give them failing grades. When they don't know, we move on to other students who do. When they don't know, we provide an answer and move on! #MasteryChat
A2b - "Could Zombies actually exists?" - Asked during a unit on parasitic relationships in 7th Grade Life Science. - Lead to a huge discussion of symbiotic relationships, parasites, and exploration engaging topics increasing mastery for S's #masterychat#teachbetter#teachfurther
A2: After today's Metric Math Space review, some of my students asked how much would it take to get me to teach this lesson again tomorrow. #MasteryChat
A2 Questioning is a major part of my class. I run what I call "Curiosity Workshop" which forces students to want more, constantly wonder and do a lot of "What ifs" #masterychat
A2: At a conference I heard of an upper elementary student that saw a video about hardships in Africa and asked what they could do. Simple but led to a new bridge for the community, all student led.
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A2: Perhaps the most satisfying, engaging Qs come from ethical dilemmas where there are multiple possibilities for answers. Wonderful ethical Qs in literature. #masterychat
A1 Curiosity questions can distract from the learning objective and as adults, we discourage these. I try to keep this in mind whether in class or with my twin 7y/o; embrace their curiosity! #masterychat#WAteachlead
A1: I think kids ask fewer questions as they get older because curiosity is not encouraged. Questions are often answered but not explored there is a difference. #MasteryChat
A2 Why did settlers and pioneers have to rename things that already had names? Why was it okay for them to take over? Age 13 during a perspectives unit on Westward expansion #MasteryChat
A2: whike talking about a young girl who had to walk two miles to get water for her family, one 4th grade student asked "Why is it always the girls that have to get the water while the boys go to school?" #MasteryChat
A2 I used to teach second grade, and we did a unit on Japan. On the first day Ari asked, “I’m sure Japan is interesting, but why don’t we learn about other countries we’re interested in?” Ari’s “but why” is, in a lot of ways, why I wrote both of my books. #MasteryChat
One gr 11 S asked “why do we as a society care more about women and children’s lives than men’s?” We were looking at the red button question (press it, kill 100 but possibly save 1 mill, don’t press save 100 but possibly kill 1 mill) #MasteryChat
A2: I have Ss develop fat questions or I wonder Qs at least once a week, so we get some p impressive ones about current texts, etc. but a recent one was “What if we could invent something so that we can see other people’s visualizations?” #MasteryChat
A2- we are lucky to have 1-to-1 in our district. So, when students are inquisitive, I encourage them to find their answers. We've been reading the Watsons Go to Birmingham and they have been looking up questions they have about the time and events on their own. #masterychat
Q2: A student asked me yesterday why they are taught things in black and white as young kids when every thing is really shades of gray. That’s why I love middle school, they are just coming into their own. #masterychat
Busy as well! My kids became experts in an aspect of Islamic Empires in the MIddle Ages and created hyperdocs so their classmates could learn it as well. They were so thoughtful and purposeful about the what, when, why, and how! #masterychat How about you??
A1 Too much teacher talk. There is so much pressure to cover material that I think we limit our Ss. It is a hard habit for Ts to break. (Guilty- but working on it) #MasteryChat
A2: Today, one of my 8th graders asked if the island in Lord of the Flies was a microcosm of the “outside” world. I think that’s a solid question. #masterychat
Well said! Thanks for brining in the Post Secondary Vantage point in David! I think that's great for context! #masterychat You've also identified a HUGE shift that needs to take place. Focus on Process over Result.
Rachel, from https://t.co/VgNP0NxrHJ here. I had a 3rd grade S ask me detailed questions about the titanic. He wanted to know every little detail and I had NO answers for him. But I tried to point him in the right direction...books! #masterychat#biogiraffe
Hello from Merida, Mexico! A1: many schools want kids to be quiet and listen, get through the standards, instead of encouraging curiosity, passion, communication, citizenship, etc. #MasteryChat
In 2018, if you talk more than 5 minutes straight, you almost waste every second afterword. There are some classes that are lecture-centric, which I hate but understand, but for the most part, shut up and let the kids think and do. #MasteryChat
A2. Used my son in intro genetics lesson about recessive traits (me=dark hair, him= light hair) because a student (14/15) asked if there are traits we can’t see. Many went home an took a close look at their family genetics and realized they carried recessive traits. #MasteryChat
A2 "Mrs. D, if we're supposed to learn from history, why does it seem like we keep making the same mistakes?" My 4th grade student after asking why we have to learn about early Va. history. #MasteryChat
Jumping in late tonight! Kendy, from Texas! A1: Maybe because traditional teaching relies on an expert “giving” students knowledge instead of Ss being the leaders of their learning = less inquiry. #MasteryChat
A2 Juicy questions to me are the ones where the asker is demonstrating empathy toward the askee. Building community one question at a time! #masterychat
I always try to limit my talk time to less than 10 minutes- I shoot for 5. Any more than that they just tune out and I have to repeat it all again. #MasteryChat
Teaching middle school, most of their questions are about relevance.They often want to know how does what your teaching relate to my life? I do spend a lot of time talking about how concepts have value and relevance in "their world" #masterychat
A2: "Why do people feel like they need to subjugate others in order to prove their own worth?" -- 10th grader when we started talking about imperialism #masterychat
A2 I have found that when you get middle school kids comfortable asking questions in class...engagement rises and scores go up! Especially when the other kids answer! #masterychat
A2: why do traditional schools setup nontraditional students to struggle because they won't conform or don't know how to conform? 11th grader who feels disenfranchised.
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Just happened today during Siddhartha discussion, 11th grade. Explaining what it means to reach nirvana/enlightenment; usually, but not always happens in adulthood. Student said she's been called an old soul - wh/ we then discussed. #masterychat
#MasteryChat Q2 "Should students have more recess time?" "Should students choose their special classes?" "Should cell phones be allowed in schools?" Just some of the argument paper topics my students have recently come up with.
A1.) Unfamiliar surroundings, fear of being wrong (or the fear of the way they are informed they are wrong), and a structure that fosters one question and one answer discussions. #MasteryChat
A2: "If learning another language is so important, why don't adults and bosses speak another language?" High schoolers learning Spanish:) #masterychat#globaled#flteach
This is OUTSTANDING! I love this topic!
My students have a big week next week with Interviews with Walmart... they are so excited to share their understanding of Unit Rates with the Panel #masterychat
A2 Are wind turbines a good renewable energy provider? Pros/Cons Students age 10/11 One S said not sure it's that good you have to use many resources to build, install and maintain turbines 🤔 #MasteryChat
A2: Last year I asked an 8th grader what she wished teachers knew about students. She said she wished they knew that students only know what they’ve been taught. 🎤Sometimes I think we assume they have prior knowledge. #MasteryChat
A1 - I think we still have classrooms that run the rule of not speaking unless asked to speak, or not contributing unless it’s time to ask questions. Sometimes by then teachable moments and curiosity is lost. We also need to move towards more inquiry based lessons. #MasteryChat
A2: Recently I had students making connections between colors/font styles and theme on a project. That type of thought process was impressive #masterychat
#MasteryChat Q2 Opening up that door for them to inquire with less teacher input is crucial! Uncomfortable for many, but important as so many of you have already said!
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A2: SO SO MANY powerful questions have been asked. I think its because I rarely provide the answers...only space to debate, discuss, and explore. #MasteryChat
A2 HS ELL student asked, “Why do Americans allow children (people under 21) to have guns?” after reading @Newsela article on teachers having guns in school. #masterychat
A2 Reading Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rains” 5G S asked why man had a push mower if everything else was automated? Led to a marvelous discussion about the paradox of a. “All powerful house that can do nothing to save the people or their pets” #masterychat
I agree! You can not have a retake without a conversation. This is essential to get the process going! I would love to hear more about your background and what tools you use to make retakes manageable! #masterychat
A2:
In my 6th grade class we were beginning to study tableaux (frozen stage pictures.) I after seeing examples, etc. 1 S raised her hand asked, "Is this the theatre version of a still life in art?" A chorus of "oooohs" went around the room. What an analogy! #MasteryChat
I can’t think of one ?, but instances with good ?. I had ss “sell” energy, and the info they was not regurg. facts. One of their tasks was to ask questions. Best I’ve seen from them all year! Also, as they were exploring forces on their own with spring scales. #masterychat
Oh my gosh. On one hand that makes me happy because she asked the question and sought more information. On the other, it makes me sad that the situation exists and she DIDN'T hear about them before. #MasteryChat
A2 - “Mr. G, am I allowed to visit my dad at a halfway house?” That question always has stuck with me. Not only did it remind me of the challenges our students face but as a educator it was truly special moment knowing this student trusted me with a personal ? #MasteryChat
Q2 The best questions come from #SocraticSeminars. Students facilitate the discussion and are able question their own and each other’s thinking...MS & HS #masterychat#wateachlead
We also explore multiple options and answers - "there's more than one way to skin a cat". Ss come to understand that there is not necessarily one "right" answer #MasteryChat
A2 More recently, my students writing essays about their intersecting identities asked questions like, “What does it mean to be black at a mostly-white school,” “How do I act out stereotypes of being a girl?” and “How have I grown in my genderqueer identity?” #MasteryChat
A2: When discussing texts on a group being treated with inequality, students often ask why people would treat others that way. I don’t have answers for them but it leads to good discussion. #masterychat
A2: I assigned S’s in groups and they were responsible for completing a proof. Following that they annotated each other’s work and the S’s had to respond to their questions or comments the next day. #MasteryChat
A2 - Students in my current unit are very curious about the why. We’re making working water filters. They had no idea about the clean water epidemic and it being a global issue. It sparked some really great lessons and grew tremendous empathy. #masterychat
A2~one of my littles brought in his show & tell, broken into 500 pieces in the bottom of his backpack and asked me to put it back together 😊 #teacherlife🍎#MasteryChat
That's so cool! I love how you make your content relevant for your students. Are they interviewing in person, through skype, or in writing?#masterychat
A3 I see questioning as a progressive skill. I have had to start with question starters until students were ready to ask on their own. Practice, Practice, Practice. #masterychat
A3. #Confidence!! Too many Ss have low self-esteem and are concerned with being wrong. I remind my Ss constantly that I don’t know everything and I certainly don’t expect them to. #MasteryChat
A2: A few years ago, “Why do I need to know this stuff when nobody I know but you knows this stuff?” That’ll make you pare down the ok’ course of study. #masterychat
A3 - I think that students inherently have these skills. We simply need to provide the environment and guidance to let them flourish! As teachers we should answer questions with questions and focus on "digging deeper" with students to help them generate inquiries #masterychat
A3: Student questioning is facilitated by relationships and trust in the classroom. Great questions are in every student, they just need the environment where they feel safe and valued.
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A3 A sense of belonging in the classroom! Feeling that they are safe to ask anything without ridicule from the other S and T!! Knowing it is ok to think on their own! #MasteryChat
Q2 The best questions come from #SocraticSeminars. Students facilitate the discussion and are able question their own and each other’s thinking...MS & HS #masterychat#wateachlead
A3 to begin with if they want to know something that is Google-able, they should do it automatically. When Ss aren't in class they look stuff up. Should be the same in class #MasteryChat
A3: I think students need to not be afraid to take risks and not be afraid to speak about something they are passionate about. @davenport_teach, @MandyStalets, and @Mr_Goveia had the students do genius hour, and it was amazing to see the students immersed. #masterychat
#masterychat Q3 I am so glad this came up! During a school wide questioning based instructional round at an elementary school, we asked this very thing! Students need to understand what a question is and that is MUCH deeper than the 5W way we all know.
Q2 The best questions come from #SocraticSeminars. Students facilitate the discussion and are able question their own and each other’s thinking...MS & HS #masterychat#wateachlead
A3 Ss have to have either a base of knowledge about a topic, or resources to look up information. Some of your learners might need to be reminded of what questions words could be. #MasteryChat
A3:teachers and an educational system that doesn’t suppress the natural curiosity every child brings with them. It’s already there. It’s a matter of honoring and valuing what kids bring to the table. #masterychat
Q2 Jumping in. S conducting research for documentary project stymied by lack of info on subject. S formed Qs for subject & reached out via social media. Subject just responded. So exciting for S to have access to primary source! So impressed w/ subject's generosity. #masterychat
A3: I think background knowledge is important for deep questioning because you rely on your prior knowledge when you make comparisons, connections, and formulate questions #MasteryChat
A3: Listening fluently, is that a thing? You have to concentrate and dive deep into discussions. Can't generate questions if you don't know what is being said. #MasteryChat
A3 Confidence in themselves that asking questions helps the class understand. Critical thinking skills to connect concepts across different contexts. Empathy to ask questions related to peer discussion. #MasteryChat
A3 - kids have to feel comfortable in class. I’ve always found that developing a community of risk takers is key. Also, having students practice writing and asking questions in small groups can really make a huge difference. #masterychat
A3: I think background knowledge is important for deep questioning because you rely on your prior knowledge when you make comparisons, connections, and formulate questions #MasteryChat
A3- I'm actually going to be teaching this next week for my Literature Circles! They need to understand types of questions. I think they also need to be reminded that to wonder is to create a question. Sometimes questions don't have answers and we just need to think #masterychat
A3. #Confidence!! Too many Ss have low self-esteem and are concerned with being wrong. I remind my Ss constantly that I don’t know everything and I certainly don’t expect them to. #MasteryChat
A3: Questioning is a skill they have, it needs structure, and support to grow. Ss also need to feel heard, supported, and safe in order to share their questions #masterychat
A3 None. In the sense that they all come into thinking creatures with intense curiosity and creativity.
Many. In the sense that by the time they get to us, many of those innate characteristics have been stamped out.
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A3-To generate questions Ss need to feel safe and like their ideas are appreciated and valued. At https://t.co/IpWz15UmRa we encourage Ts to show Ss how diverse our world is and how Ss can make connections to all people. #masterychat#biogiraffe
A2) Today for into activity of The Alchemist we looked at quote, “...the Universe conspires to help him achieve it [his destiny]”. S asked, “What does the universe mean?” Every student chimed in!! #lovelit#masterychat
A3: When students have a relationship of trust that has been fostered, and a safe environment that promotes inquiry, their voice will naturally emerge. #masterychat
A3: Demonstration of risk taking from the front of the classroom. If we take risks, our kids will have confidence when we ask them to do the same. Had a good talk about this with @mdeegan122 today! #masterychat
#masterychat Q3 A super helpful approach at any grade level (and even for adults) is the Wondering & Noticing protocol. It can be used with pretty much any topic and enforces asking questions first!!!!
A3 Ss need to appreciate the value of what the bring to the conversation, the need a safe and comfortable environment where they know they are valued #masterychat
A3: I have ELL students in my classroom who give me much more than I deserve. They are hard workers, and they seek to know what is going on around them. Sometimes, we need to go back to the basics. Maslow before we Bloom. #masterychat
Students need to feel safe to ask questions. They need to be curious and we need to model thinking out loud posing questions.. I wonder ... #MasteryChat
A3 I like starting with image analysis to look critically and start asking questions. We do a Whip Around the class, with each student adding an observation or question about the image. I also like using “I see/read, I think, I wonder” strategies. #masterychat#WAteachlead
A3: And not being afraid to be wrong also helps 😀 This is where the teacher really plays an important role in things. If the teachers establishes that environment, students will take some risks. #masterychat
A3: Trust with each other. Confidence. Curiosity. Higher level thinking. Out of the box thinking. Empathy. Ability to accept being wrong or opposed. Counter arguments. Background knowledge. They need to see good Qs being asked. #MasteryChat
We have trained them to fear. Now we need to train them to be bold. It requires a purposeful dedication to supporting that transformation. It will not happen unless we plan for how to undo years of squelched creativity. #MasteryChat
Genius Hour is awesome and a must for students! It makes such a difference with my students confidence, dedication, and interest. Have you tried this out yet? #masterychat
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@MsJachymiak, @davenport_teach, @MandyStalets, @Mr_Goveia
#masterychat Q3 A super helpful approach at any grade level (and even for adults) is the Wondering & Noticing protocol. It can be used with pretty much any topic and enforces asking questions first!!!!
A3. Student voices should be nurtured, practiced, and evident in classrooms in order for students to feel comfortable with producing in depth questions that will force classmates to pause and reflect before responding. #MasteryChat
A3 ~ HS Ss have to have confidence necessary to ask a question! The hope is that this confidence is fostered by the learning environment fostered by Ts. #masterychat
A3: Basic elements of rhetoric can be a good start. Considering one's purpose, audience, or exigence before posing an argument or question. This helps avoid questions based on aesthetics and moves deeper. #masterychat
A1: In traditional teaching environments, Ss are taught that it’s the teachers job to ask the questions — without opportunities to formulate questions, wonder, and investigate in school - Student curiosity slowly diminishes, along with a love for learning. #MasteryChat
A3: as Teachers we must model the behavior and traits that we expect our students to practice. Some of these skills include risk-taking and intrinsic motivation to push students to reach their fullest potential #MasteryChat
A3: They need a safe environment free of judgement, a personal interest, growth mindset, and understanding that there may not be an easy answer! Definitely not something you can bubble in the answer for! #masterychat
Great point @LeeAnnHall8 ! Love the constructivist mindset here! Absolutely integral to deeper thinking is the focus on identifying misconceptions, prior knowledge and making CONNECTIONS! #masterychat
What a great idea! I can see some great lessons that utilize Bloom's taxonomy with Ss creating Qs for each other using the verbs! #MasteryChat#biogiraffe
It has definitely been a focus for me this year as each crop of kids seems to have a little less than the year before. Could just be me, but I've really tried to make it a focus to compensate #masterychat
I think our model of those traits is one of the most important things we can do for students. Show them our humanity. Our failures. Our drive. Learn together WITH them. Not teach AT them! #MasteryChat
A3~exposure to a variety of teaching/learning tools, models, engagement in endless amounts of responsible risk taking exercises, engagement w/multi age peers/groups to build questioning skills, learning from the best teachers ❤️#MasteryChat
So many times, the more I've asked questions, the more people have assumed I am trying to do their job or I am questioning their role. So, I know how kids feel when teachers shut down questions. #masterychat
They need to be less hesitant and more confident to take risks. I think all ss possess these traits. We just have them so conditioned that they need to answer questions rather than ask them. Let them play like preschoolers and questions will come out! #masterychat
A3. Skills might include a sense of curiosity that is developed through environment ... without a sense of safety in relationships in the classroom, skills will not compensate for most... they just won't ask if they don't feel safe in their environment. #MasteryChat
A3: Fearlessness. It's scary to ask questions sometimes. Ss have to know from you that no questions are dumb. Any questions that make us smarter are the right questions. Ss have to feel the love. #masterychat
A3: I can't help but emphasize the importance of classroom traits. I've always felt one of the biggest obstructions to inquiry in the classroom is culture. We as teachers need to make our classroom more welcoming and open to questions. #masterychat
A3 - I recall asking the class, “How can your questions help you to not only learn the content, but also to become a better person?” It definitely made them think. #masterychat
The act of questioning should be weaved into the fabric of the curriculum. Create a culture of learning where questions are expected and essential for deep learning and mastery. #masterychat
A3: I can't help but emphasize the importance of classroom traits. I've always felt one of the biggest obstructions to inquiry in the classroom is culture. We as teachers need to make our classroom more welcoming and open to questions. #masterychat
A3p2: I tell my students from day one it’s ok to be wrong. Failing is a huge part of learning. If they don’t ever fail, they are not trying hard enough. FAIL = First Attemp In Learning. @SSCMSStallions#masterychat
A3. First establishing a safe family culture where asking questions are encouraged, knowing that we as a family succeed and fail together enthusiastically, cheer on our brothers and sisters, and enjoy wondering together! #MasteryChat
I’ve taken a similar idea to 8th grade MakerSpace where students have to design a personal learning project to learn something new but still show proficiency of the standards. It’s a more structured type Genius Hour with limits. They love it! #masterychat
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@MsJachymiak, @MandyStalets, @Mr_Goveia
Trying out #GeniusHour this month in my fourth grade classes. Going well so far! They are actually doing a genius hour grid w/ @thegridmethod AND they are planning what each learning opportunity in the grid will be! It has been neat seeing their ideas come to life! #masterychat
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@RaeHughart, @MsJachymiak, @davenport_teach, @MandyStalets, @Mr_Goveia, @thegridmethod
Such a great thing to teach kids. I too tell my kids it's a part of learning. I also tell them redos, retakes, and relearning are a part of learning too! #masterychat
A3p2: I tell my students from day one it’s ok to be wrong. Failing is a huge part of learning. If they don’t ever fail, they are not trying hard enough. FAIL = First Attemp In Learning. @SSCMSStallions#masterychat
A2 We were in the middle of our life science unit (2nd) and one of our 🦋hatched with crumpled wings. My Ss realized that it would not survive on its own. One S researched the best types of 💐 to feed it. When we released our 🦋that S made sure we left some for it #MasteryChat
A4 Students in my class learn quickly that their curiosity drives the content. Their questions create the direction of our learning. It is the learning process and skills that I guide. #masterychat
A3: Curiosity, confidence, how to ask a question, how to be a good listener, how to focus on a topic, the difference between general and specific questions. #masterychat
A3) Ss need more security that sometimes there are no answers. Sometimes we stop asking bc we don’t have an answer, but ?s should be meant to ignite interest. #masterychat
A3-It also could help Ss by seeing other people's stories and how they have solved problems in their own life. Check out the FREE biographical narratives we provide for K-6 classrooms. #masterychat#biogiraffe
@jlsnyder67 has been having the students do skate parks where they roll a marble down it. The students have done an amazing job, and I am excited to see her hard work pay off. So proud of the students I teach and my colleagues! #masterychat
A4: A big tenant when I work with groups on technology is to not just give answers, but, instead, guide and facilitate discovery through questions and peer collaboration.
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Q4: I've been working a lot on PBL and Customized Learning. Kids are responsible for learning and finding out information. But I am always there for assistance.
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A4- in science I give the students materials and make them make the question to start the sci method. Ex. They had lots of cups and string choices and had to create their question to see what would make the best cup phones. #masterychat
A4 - In @thegridmethod essential mastery questions drive all instruction. We also see amazing "intro / hook" days where a large overarching question is focused on engaging and motivating students to do the rigorous work ahead to solve them! #masterychat
Every #TeachFurther Unit Begins & Ends with Inquiry Based Learning.
This allows students to truly explore the Themed Internship and develop a stronger appreciation and connection to the content #masterychat
Q4 As I am trained as a lawyer, Socratic method plays a huge role;e in getting Ss to inquire. Answer question w/ a question. Also, started this year with #questionoftheday inspired by @joykirr. This way, every day starts with inquiry. #masterychat
#masterychat Q4 I truly encourage students to develop their OWN topics and big "Wonderings" regardless of what unit we are in. In order to be engaged writers they must have ownership of the writing. This comes from asking the questions themselves. Same for staff and PD!!!!
A4 One of the main ways we foster inquiry is through science. We use @ArgumentDriven Inquiry based on the students' questions. Also, whenever my students ask those thoughtful questions, even if I know the answer, I give them the opportunity to look it up. #MasteryChat
Q4: I've been working a lot on PBL and Customized Learning. Kids are responsible for learning and finding out information. But I am always there for assistance.
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I've heard about this, it's a real focus in the new science standards. It will definitely take some adjusting by Ts and Ss! But I love it! #masterychat
A4: A "What Makes You Wonder" project each quarter, PBAs, and student-driven lessons. I've fallen love with #hyperdocs, #deeperlearning, and Guided Inquiry Design #masterychat
A4: As a student teacher, I am working on pausing and letting my students ask questions. Students learn a lot from each other, and I tell my students that more than one person most likely has the same question you do. #masterychat
A4 I love to bring inquiry into math classes. Setting up situations where students get to DISCOVER what a math rule is or why an algorithm works is so rewarding. Watching their frustration turn to light bulb moments is magical! #masterychat
A3:encourage Ss to be curious esp about random things. I love learning new things-when they have a Q, I tell them to find out and then have them share out. have a “Wonder Wall” and do fat Qs. I don’t give Ss explicit instructions sometimes, but have them work it out. #MasteryChat
A4 I try to provide many opportunities or open ended questions, I work on talking less and listening to Ss more. Allowing for and creating a climate that supports questions, curiosity, and meaningful discourse and struggle #masterychat
A4. I try to offer my students authentic opportunities to ask questions of each other - through chalk talk, Socratic seminars, etc. I also let their interests (and inquiries!) lead my path! #masterychat
A4. I do a lot of exploratory labs so they have no idea what will happen. Then they have to analyze the results and try to figure out the why. We also use interrupted case studies that give partial information and they have to figure out what they need to know. #MasteryChat
You'll find that if you ask them to ask 3 peers before they ask you, the conversations that can take place are amazing! You do have to model the correct way to help...but it is amazing when it goes right! #masterychat
A4: As a student teacher, I am working on pausing and letting my students ask questions. Students learn a lot from each other, and I tell my students that more than one person most likely has the same question you do. #masterychat
A4: My students learn quickly that I will ditch my lesson if we stumble upon something they are passionate about and have real questions about. Classroom discussions build so many connections and trust. #masterychat
#masterychat a4 Working with ss who have yet to develop English or any language. The inquiry is through the actions and then we can develop communication around that. Twirlers good repetitve fun.
A4: We use the parking lot in our home! Sticky notes on a posterboard in our mudroom - we use those sticky notes to bring our questions to our weekly trip to the library #masterychat
A4: I have an open mic that students can ask me questions relevant to them. Yesterday, we went from learning about hours to minutes to finding out how many minutes and seconds are in a school year #MasteryChat
A3 I think we need to be continuously teaching students how to analyze information, look at the details, and question what they think. This means teaching critical thinking skills. #MasteryChat
A4 - From the beginning of the year I write bi-weekly letters to the class. They always focus on what content they think is important. Also, “what you want to learn Wednesday.” Pick a topic and decide how you’d like to teach the class about what you’ve learned. #masterychat
Just wanted to give a shout out to @davenport_teach. She was on my team last year when I was with @MandyStalets, and she is such a phenomenal teacher with a heart of gold. Please follow her. #masterychat
A4: My students learn quickly that I will ditch my lesson if we stumble upon something they are passionate about and have real questions about. Classroom discussions build so many connections and trust. #masterychat
A4. I try to offer my students authentic opportunities to ask questions of each other - through chalk talk, Socratic seminars, etc. I also let their interests (and inquiries!) lead my path! #masterychat
We have done Socrstic seminars, project based learning as extensions, every Wednesday is Wonder Wednesday (time to explore a wonder on @Wonderopolis and reflect/ask more questions) #masterychat
Q4: it sounds funny but I try to say as little as possible or I respond to questions by asking another question. I’m more of a facilitator of the learning by giving student choice in activities and posing open ended questions. #MasteryChat
A4: Genre-based writing where Ss ask Qs regarding a controversial topic/issue, choose a specific audience, and then compose an argument in a specific genre. Ex: A day-in-the-life entry from viewpoint of a trafficked victim. #masterychat
A4: Three times a year, students select a topic, and then have to do a project related to the topic. The requirement for the project? For them to do something that impresses me. #masterychat
A1 Because schooling has deprived a child of their natural discovery and willingness to learn. The second someone assigns a grades, makes certain subjects "matter", and encourages uniform behavior - a student begins to lose their love of learning. #edreform#masterychat
A4: This week, I am teaching coding with @CodeCombat. I showed Ss how to log on & turned them lose. They have to find their own answers or they ask each other. I'm simply facilitating. Some even get paper to map out solutions.#masterychat
A4: I feel this is an area where I still need to grow, and learn more! I feel Ss are able to ask the most questions is when they can be reflective of their understanding. I use a lot of tech, and some independent time for them to see what they know and don't know, #masterychat
A4: Projects, setting out materials and letting ss explore, coding (just started this year, but I love the discussion, questions, and problem solving that stems from it)
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A4b: I ask them weird what if/why Qs a lot. Just random things I think about and that gets them fired up. Have them develop Qs for each other and have them share answers and Qs on #padlet#MasteryChat
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I don't think I really do in drama. I give more challenges--design challenges, challenges to tell a certain story, etc. They create, but I don't think it's inquiry based, and don't know how to make drama class that. #MasteryChat
A4. My kids ❤️ @geniushour Not all kids are finished but I upload the finished ones onto an @padlet kids created their OWN rubric and also had to have activity within their presentation to interact with audience.
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A4 I often begin with what they want to learn about a subject KWL. We have curriculum we have to learn but don't want to waste time and curiosity on the known #MasteryChat
I've loved doing this with my Ss, but it's a huge learning curve! Their fear of being wrong so often outweighs their joy in learning something new, even if it takes them a few tries #masterychat
A4 yesterday we went from researching Caribbean countries that speak Spn, to finding out what the baseball leagues in other countries are called etc. Endless questions #MasteryChat
No kidding! Good for you! It is all about reflection and finding the right way to inspire your students! I am excited to learn more as you brainstorm ideas #masterychat
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@Mr_Goveia, @MsJachymiak, @davenport_teach, @MandyStalets
A4: My professors at @educationISU stress the importance of student choice. I want my students to take ownership of their own learning. So much can be researched online. I want to let students explore their passion and think deeper. #masterychat
Inquiry is one of our first words of the year that we define. We talk about going above the basics of just learning facts or information that is on a quiz. #masterychat
A3 - Ss need confidence in themselves and their audience (stems from the teacher), and an opportunity to have their voices heard. All other basic skills will fall into place because of these things. Communication skills, question formulation, critical thinking, etc. #masterychat
A4 I teach English, so my students ask questions in their annotations, in their freewrites, and in preparation for their writing projects. They also ask questions during peer review as a way to elicit more imagery and explanation.
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A4: I’m working on it! During my labs. I encourage ss to ask questions that would further their investigation or change their results. We’re getting there! I’ve also started to give them time to explore on their own to generate good questions. #MasteryChat
This is our first year as a #PBL district. Love it!!! Driving questions, sustained inquiry, critique & revision, reflection, collaboration, community involvement. Our 2nd graders designed rock gardens when studying types of rocks & local business built it for us! #masterychat
Isn't it great to watch them as they struggle, collaborate, and find paths to solutions? THAT is learning! Not sitting and listening to someone talk! #MasteryCHat
It takes awhile no doubt! But the more I stick to my guns, the more the kids persevere and keep learning. I give constant feedback to continue guiding them. #masterychat
This is our first year as a #PBL district. Love it!!! Driving questions, sustained inquiry, critique & revision, reflection, collaboration, community involvement. Our 2nd graders designed rock gardens when studying types of rocks & local business built it for us! #masterychat
A4: Allow time in the classroom for students to learn on their own for what their passions are (i.e. a "genius hour"). Otherwise, teach in a socratic method with ideas planned, but large gaps of time for students to ask questions. Be willing to derail if needed! #masterychat
A4: When I was a classroom teacher, I simply asked "Why?" a lot. It led to a lot of discussions. It also helped in their writing because they heard me in their head LOL. #masterychat
Love it! So great to see teachers doing amazing things. Kudos to you for taking a leap and trying something new in your classroom. You and @thegridmethod for the win! #MasteryChat
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@RaeHughart, @mallorybucci, @courtkneeruns, @thegridmethod
I’d say creative challenges get students to ask questions like, How are we going to do this? How will we make this work? What else can we try? They might not be asking content questions, but I bet they’re asking lots of process questions. #MasteryChat
A5 We play "what-if in History" where students ask each other what if questions to consider what the world might be like if... Ex: what if Hitler was never born. #masterychat
A4: In Jan, we did a “20 Time” unit — Ss had 20% of class time to learn about anything they wanted. They were required to formulate daily questions to drive their study path - It was amazing to see Ss faces as they pursued their personal passions. #MasteryChat
A5: I love creating a place where students are able to post questions. Whether that be a physical or virtual board. You can then answer them as a class or one on one at time good for everyone. #MasteryChat
A5 I teach in an @ibpyp school, so wonderings are an integral part of each learning opportunity. We launch units with provocations, wonder as we go, and explore student thinking, questions, and ideas. I love it! #masterychat
A5: Build a positive community early on. Spend multiple days at the beginning getting students/teacher talking to each other. Care about them and give them space to care for each other. Questions will only arrive from an open culture! #masterychat
✨A4: CHOICE. Students are naturally inquisitive and intrinsically motivated to explore when they have the choice to explore things that are interesting to them and that they are passionate about!✨ #MasteryChat
A5: In my classroom, I ask two main questions: What do you see? What do you wonder? It drives the discussion in directions I can't always predict. #MasteryChat#TLAP
A5: Some of the biggest things that promote student questions are time and genuine listening. Students can recognize listening w/care vs listening to reply/move on.
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#masterychat Q3 3 Act Math Tasks (G. Fletchy) are amazing math tasks that truly allow for inquiry. Students view a short video and have to develop the math question they will answer. Bye bye word problem sheets!!!!
A5: Back channel platforms like the collaboration board @nearpod or a chatroom like @TodaysMeet. Sometimes it just comes down to being too shy. Not all of us are willing and able to put ourselves out there. #masterychat
A5: Activities that spark student interest across contents. We are reading A Long Walk to Water by @LindaSuePark while studying South Sudan and students are amazed by the cultural differences. #masterychat
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Schoology is a tool that has been invaluable to me to promote questioning. There are times where I give the Ss a minute or two to just relax, think, and write any questions on post-its and stick it on the board. This allows anonymity, and safety. #MasteryChat
A5: All student choice, allow students to work together, allow students to work on Customized Learning and PBL, build relationships with students so they feel comfortable in your classroom, and allow things like @padlet so even your quiet kids can have a voice #masterychat
A5: I think it is important to encourage group work due to collaboration being a 21st century skill. I was thinking about doing an integrated unit, but as a first year teacher next year, I need support. I bet @thegridmethod team will support me. :) #masterychat
Simply saying "why" is an incredibly powerful teaching tool. It drives students crazy at first, but the learning that comes from it is amazing! #MasteryChat
A4: When I was a classroom teacher, I simply asked "Why?" a lot. It led to a lot of discussions. It also helped in their writing because they heard me in their head LOL. #masterychat
A5 - Providing S's time to reflect, generate questions is important. Purposefully having them design / create questions to discuss can also help. #masterychat
A5: Debates about real world stuff. Video game violence, pay for school attendance, driving age, explicit music purchasing, sports vs. grades, etc. Pick something they like, and they are all in. #masterychat
A3: Curiosity is a must! When students are interested enough to wonder: how something works, what something is, or how to do a task - they generate meaningful questions and become incredibly resourceful! #MasteryChat
A5. Dumb luck sometimes. Lots of things I have them do generate questions without trying. Then I make them figure out the answer to their own question. Flipped video assignments include a response for what questions do you have about this? Then we discuss. #MasteryChat
A1: I have witnessed teachers getting frustrated with questions and belittling children for asking them. Honestly, I have witnessed a child being lectured for ten minutes for asking a question.... would you still have the drive to ask questions? #MasteryChat
A5- I use "exit tickets" and have students generate questions at the end of a lesson that they would like to explore further. Also,questions that were not answered in a lesson that they were curious about. #MasteryChat
A5: I wonder if we could bring Ss questions into the assessment arena. Provide feedback on the quality and depth of their Qs. Encourage deeper thoughtful and analysis. Formative feedback on the Qs process. #masterychat
At this point in my student teaching experience, I am hoping I can obtain a teaching position that is the right fit for me. I am so close to achieving my lifelong dream. Please send prayers that I can obtain a teaching position. #tlap#kidsdeserveit#masterychat
A5~ daily modeling, conversing, sharing, trust building, acceptance, inclusivity of all things related to social & academic growth/skills ...no if, ands, buts, about it! #MasteryChat
A5- I offer lots of choice. It adds student ownership, but allows them to question and focus on things that interest them. I also ask them about which topics they want to learn more about when choosing text, specifically nonfiction #masterychat
I did a lesson on protest songs from the 60s. Students had to come up with what they would protest now and write their own songs. Started with a full day of Why questions to get their understanding of why these sounds were so popular and powerful. #masterychat
A5: I have a "car park" on a wall in the classroom. When questions/wonderings come up that we really want to look into but don't have time just now we "park them" and look forward to the investigations at a later date #MasteryChat
A5 My student love Would You Rather scenarious and having to justify their choices. For personal research they pose I wonder questions to investigate #MasteryChat
A4 Not enough😔 Usually in Math. We always start with “What do you notice?” during mini lessons Then we break off to work. I need more ⏰during the day. I ❤️teaching science- which lends itself so well to inquiry and is a great place to develop that mindset #MasteryChat
A5 - FREE THE STUDENTS! Let them figure things out without too many directions. Investigate, tinker with the problem, have them find AN answer as there should never be just 1 answer. Be a true facilitator! #masterychat
A5 giving students a space to ask questions. IRL I just try to create a place where each S feels valued and hopefully confident to speak. But l like some digital spaces to maximize the number of voices heard. ❤️ @padlet@Seesaw@Flipgrid are my favs #MasteryChat
A5 Started a Wonder Window (more room than on the wall) today and we've got 3 good ones already! Also @geniushour projects always start with a question as a springboard. #masterychat
Yes! Can we please get rid of opinion essays about whether dogs or cats are better pets? Let's get into some real topics that students might actually care about! @Newsela has some great pros/cons articles that I like to use! #MasteryChat
A5: Debates about real world stuff. Video game violence, pay for school attendance, driving age, explicit music purchasing, sports vs. grades, etc. Pick something they like, and they are all in. #masterychat
A5 - I try to lead by example and ask as many questions to the #students as I can. I want them to see that it’s okay to be curious. Most of my questions are not even related to school. I’m always asking them about sports or video games! #masterychat
A5. Sometimes.... simply the assurance that Ss can work at their own pace helps them have the confidence to ask and develop their own learning paths and questions... again environment is the key. Safety/comfort/relationships = learning. #MasteryChat
I began my career as a science teacher elbow deep in inquiry- I loved it! I have figured out ways to bring that same inquiry approach into math and ela instruction and it really ups the student interest and engagement! #MasteryChat
A5: I had a white board at the front of the room called the "Bat Board". It was the Board of Academic Topics. It was simply a board for questions. I would address them at the beginning of class the following day. Ss loved that. Write on whiteboards and ask ?s #masterychat
A5: I often wonder why more teachers do not plan integrated units that address student questions and what they are concerned about. Sure, it takes time, but these students are our future. They need time to find what makes them filled with joy. #masterychat
A5: Make questioning a game! Challenge students to list as many questions as possible about a topic. Invite students to create quizzes and assessments that the TEACHER needs to pass. Give out points/rewards for thought provoking questions asked in class. #MasteryChat
A5 Sometimes I ask my students to list their genuine questions about a theme we’re discussing, or about a topic they’ve chosen to write about. I give them question stems and tell them, “These are here to help you, not to limit you.”
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I began my career as a science teacher elbow deep in inquiry- I loved it! I have figured out ways to bring that same inquiry approach into math and ela instruction and it really ups the student interest and engagement! #MasteryChat
#masterychat Q5 During K/1 years I worked with the students on "becoming the teacher". They would prepare questions on post its for a read aloud and then "teach" the class with the questions included. The students adored this approach to interactive read aloud.
A6: Don't teach to a test. Tests breed low-level literal questions ("what do I need to know to pass?") Instead, let students discuss w/ each other for extended periods of time. Give students time to write, think, and research (in their own way). #masterychat
We do an Easel of Excellence. It is one of favorite things all year. Students write their name and in on a post it note or on the easel, write a question for the day. #masterychat
A5: Provide opportunities/time to explore new topics, encourage and celebrate questions, don't just give a quick answer to questions let ss discuss, research, or think it out, KWL
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I sometimes have a problem with "students working at their own pace"...at some points I feel like teachers need to set the minimum pace. I had problems this school year with students doing NOTHING and then using the line "I was doing it at my own pace".... #masterychat
A5. Sometimes.... simply the assurance that Ss can work at their own pace helps them have the confidence to ask and develop their own learning paths and questions... again environment is the key. Safety/comfort/relationships = learning. #MasteryChat
A1: It's so odd to me when a teacher (or any adult) answers a child's question as if the child is attacking them? Since when is a question about math offensive? #masterychat
While I am connected on Twitter and have an amazing PLN, the job search still causes stress. I want to find a school where I can truly share my passion with others and feel supported as a new teacher. Words of encouragement would be appreciated. #tlap#kidsdeserveit#masterychat
If we teach students how to think deeply and embrace new situations as challenges to conquer, we have no need to teach them to a test. It will take care of itself! #MasteryChat
A6: Don't teach to a test. Tests breed low-level literal questions ("what do I need to know to pass?") Instead, let students discuss w/ each other for extended periods of time. Give students time to write, think, and research (in their own way). #masterychat
A3: students need to feel safe in their classroom to make mistakes and still feel confident asking questions. They need teachers to foster their sense of curiosity. Relationships are key! #masterychat
I think this is where frequent monitoring, intervention, formative assessment, and one on one conversations with students come in. If you know where in their learning path they are at all times, you can step in and address some of these issues earlier. #MasteryChat
While I am connected on Twitter and have an amazing PLN, the job search still causes stress. I want to find a school where I can truly share my passion with others and feel supported as a new teacher. Words of encouragement would be appreciated. #tlap#kidsdeserveit#masterychat
If using an LMS or some other management tool, create an open-ended discussion board/forum where Ss can pose any Qs related to course content. Many times, the Ss will answer each other before the instructor. #masterychat
A5: It all starts with making what you’re doing relevant and engaging. And if you don’t believe in what you’re doing and fired up about it, why would students be? #MasteryChat
Two book recommendations for #MasteryChat - (1) the Question is the Answer by yours truly and (2) Embarassment (embarassed to misspell this) by Tom Newkirk
A5 We have been consistently using questions during Morning Meeting. It is a real skill for 6yo to listen and ask questions to gather more information #MasteryChat
I had it this year. Nothing. So I was forced to set "teacher pace". Kids must complete certain things by certain dates to keep up with standards/pace for the school year. #masterychat
A6: Ts need to start by moving away from low level Qs themselves and demonstrate higher level thinking. Give them time to practice and share their Qs so they hear what peers are writing. Give them high level stems. Build curiosity. #MasteryChat
A6) Intellectual empathy is drowned out by emphasis on test prep, lack of support staff, tight budgets and time constraints which redirect discourse to rote learning and preconceived notions of what is meant be ‘education’. #gtchat
A6 - By using @thegrimethod the curriculum is tiered and students are questioned and interacting with content within their Zone of Proximal Development. This ensures that they are wrestling with Higher DOK level questions when ready. #MasteryChat
Exactly. And those that want to go ahead, go! Those that want to stay on pace, do. And I've found that those that lag behind usually want me just to be with them. I haven't figured out if it's a confidence thing or just a reassurance thing yet. #masterychat
A6 Set high expectations and hold kids accountable. Have them share their questions with their peers, self-reflect, and ask themselves, "Do I already know the answer to this?"#masterychat
A6 I have found the need to model great questions. Also, only accept open ended questions. It takes practice for students to "feel" a good question! #masterychat
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A6: For higher level questions Ts must model for students and make them a normal part of the class. They need to guide students in the elevation of their questions for greater growth.
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#masterychat Q6 This book is awesome! Participated in a boom study/instructional rounds based off of it. Really helped get the "rigor" into kids questions! https://t.co/WGId7Xyh0V:
A6: Model higher level questions for the students. I have also had kids generate questions using questioning stems through a flip chart of question words. They have to create questions using the higher level question stems. #masterychat
A6. Scaffold and model. Build their learning, layering deeper content. Model the type of thinking. Once they get comfortable it starts to happen. #MasteryChat
A6- Just keep having the ask questions ... no comments judgments or answers questions only please. (Hint: the ones at the beginning of the list are not nearly as good as the ones at the end of the list) #MasteryChat
A6: You have to model it from day one. Motivating is my bread & butter. If they respect you, they emulate you. You have to show them how to do it. Then you PRAISE the fool out of them when they do it right. #masterychat
A6 I think we can help by raising our bar. Modeling that higher level of thinking that we want to see in our children, create an environment where we encourage those questions, and give them time to dig and explore for the answers. #MasteryChat
A6 keep your ego out of it. I’ve seen Ts resent S Questions as impertinent or an attempt to undermine the lesson. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable, model an appropriate response to challenge & how to work towards answers we don’t yet have or know #MasteryChat
A6: Frequent critique & revision, reflection, & public products that solve problems! If they know they are presenting to a larger audience than their teacher & solving a problem they will soar! Our students created a clothes closet this year to address S needs! #masterychat
A6 I use “deliberately weird prompts” for freewriting, and after students have done a few rounds of these, I teach them how to write their own.
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A6: Assign a low stress open ended assignment. Had 6th’s take 2 wks to do something they’ve never done before. Got: food critic, photos, nails, hack phones... then report back to class. Only 1 S balked. He finally built a slingshot. Did we ever celebrate that thing #masterychat
#masterychat a5 Activities like eating popcorn or lying under clouds and looking at shape and motion can help ss generate questions with relatively little prior vocabulary knowledge.
