#BFC530 Archive
The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – is a 15 minute, 1 question Twitter chat every weekday. We chat in 4 timezones Mon-Fri – 5:30am Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Times. The mission of BFC is to empower participants to make a difference in education by engaging in consistent reflective practice in a supportive community that inspires and challenges one another.
Wednesday May 11, 2016
Today's : What do you know now that you wish more 1st year Ts were told? -
Good Wednesday AM or ...Whatever the # the purpose remains the same
Good morning, Friends! Still Internet-challenged, but can't miss my morning coffee with you. https://t.co/a0YVPrZim7
Hi / friends - how do you know a chat is super-popular? spam.
So our hashtag has changed?
No class will be 100% perfect. Learn to roll with that.
Think outside the box. Sit and get style learning does not work!! Use the curriculum to teach 21st century skills.
: What do you know now that you wish more 1st year Ts were told? -
I wish I had had more opportunities to get to know the staff my 1st yr. Improved my 2nd yr, and that really helped.
You don't have to know everything ... it is ok to ask for help ... teaching can be fun!
To go boldly, believe in yourself and not worry about the other teachers down the hall.
Teach the kids you have NOT the kids you wish you had ... https://t.co/ripwYXYtid
No class will be 100% perfect. Learn to roll with that.
Going off this: you probably won't be blasted/might be celebrated by your principal for going outside the box.
Embrace the awesomeness of the kids sitting in your class you do them a disservice when you wish you had better kids ...
True. Been doing this for 2 years now. https://t.co/5NOJUFdzlp
My fingers automatically type after most tweets at this point.
The textbook does NOT hold the answers to your curriculum problem ...
If you make a mistake to your Ss, apologize. They won't respect you less; they'll probably respect you more.
Breathe. Laugh. Sleep. Oh...coffee! Necessary.
That it is OK to go off plan to engage and inspire your students.
What advice would I give myself as a first year teacher? Teach Less, they'll learn more.
Actively listen to all your students
Get to know your students ... build a positive relationship ... that is when something magical happens.
Yes; spent many late nights my 1st yr teaching typing those purple dittos while watching Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show.
Wish I knew more about parent feedbac- my first year. It wasn't the kids...
Wish I knew more about parent feedback- my first year. It wasn't the kids...
Find the teacher whose kids run to their classroom and ask them why?
As in many of our conversations, this advice is good for a new or aging heart. I know I have benefited!
Wish I knew more about parent feedback- my first year. It wasn't the kids.../bfcefu
And, your toughest student make you a better teacher.
shake their hand and get to know each one as an individual. I now ask how they are with the hand shake it has increased trust.
I love listening to other teachers ... getting that Whoa! that is cool moment and asking How'd you do that.
Have a great Wednesday friends - reclaim the hashtag!
Ss love seeing their T explore with them. Find out answer to questions together.
Be you. Don't try to be exactly like another teacher. It never works. Be you and figure out what works best for you and your Ss.
Yes, most definitely, better person! Thanks! ;)
I tell my Ts that all the time-don't b someone else -be the best T u are meant to b & I'll support u 2 do it https://t.co/eDwq7pFha1
Be you. Don't try to be exactly like another teacher. It never works. Be you and figure out what works best for you and your Ss.
I was so lucky to be surrounded by veterans who taught me the importance of self care.
This is probably the most important thing.
yea, hope we let Ss 1st. Build a powerful thought!
Today : What do you know now that you wish more 1st year Ts were told? -
Good morning CST chatters! Steve from NJ.
There is such power in this! Still working on fully mastering this concept.
Topic: What do you know now that you wish more 1st year Ts were told? -
it's true that what is risky to one may not feel risky to another
Good teaching does not come from a textbook or even a good teacher. Good teaching happens in memorable student experiences.
What's diff between and ?
has been overrun with spam so we are visiting as a temporary refuge :)
Give me strength! Today begins five days of state testing. First experience with this as a first-year teacher
Maybe we need a / chat on risk taking soon. Seems like a popular topic! And yes, I'll gladly moderate :)
Today - What do you know now that you wish more 1st year Ts were told? -
Good morning
4th grade teacher from CA
I wish that more 1st year teachers were told the importance of connecting and finding your tribe. Others will help and support
Best advice - don't place your happiness on how Ss do on a test.
Oh no... sad about those Ramen noodles. How many ways can we cook them. Poor 1st year teachers https://t.co/A2Hb5BCviD
It's such an important message for all teachers at any stages in their career. https://t.co/vJnG6pRA0p
I was so lucky to be surrounded by veterans who taught me the importance of self care.
I think I can still smell purple from spinning the handle on the machine... https://t.co/s93YbpJdmU
Yes; spent many late nights my 1st yr teaching typing those purple dittos while watching Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show.
So true... or if you don't know the answer, admit that and then go seek it out https://t.co/0Q3vaiUepV
If you make a mistake to your Ss, apologize. They won't respect you less; they'll probably respect you more.
Haha so true... I wonder if I was more patient back then or was it just naive... https://t.co/MqqUwS6DOa
I wish I had known my to have more patience. LOL. But not too much!
Yes! This from
https://t.co/0qMR95sWuv
Be you. Don't try to be exactly like another teacher. It never works. Be you and figure out what works best for you and your Ss.
Hope that many credential programs connect 1st year teachers and help them build networks https://t.co/SEvEU2c2F4
I was isolated my first 2yrs-it made it hard to find good ideas-but there was also no one to tell me no! I do wish I had a network.
Happy Wednesday everyone!
