#edchatma Archive
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Tuesday February 23, 2016
Thank you for joining . The focus of the discussion tonight is “Creating a Culture that is Supportive of Diverse Perspectives”
Rik in MA joins with and our Crew to welcome to moderate Promoting Diverse Perspectives!
Please introduce yourself
Let's see how much we can learn from each other in tonight to prepare us to have an even better tomorrow!
Hi !! Grt to be hear with and all of our cohort from across MA and beyond. I'm Dave, AP in Malden, SC in NBPT
So thankful to team up with and our Crew to Promote Diverse Perspectives!
SR, severe sped T. fighting a cold, but I happy to be here!
Grace, MS special ed teacher, happy to be joining the chat
Next few tweets devoted to . Follow along or share your ideas. Learn. Share. Grow.
Let's hope we share our Good Well with you for a speedy recovery https://t.co/OGYBFHrfKe
SR, severe sped T. fighting a cold, but I happy to be here!
Hi Grace!! Feels like it's been forever
Grace, pleased to share this time with you. https://t.co/DNchGf84fo
Grace, MS special ed teacher, happy to be joining the chat
Hi friends! Lena Marie joining but will be in and out tonight.
Thanks. I've got my cup o' berry tea with me for the chat, so I should be all set. :)
Karla Evers, AP at Grafton High School Happy to join the conversation.
Stony, so great to fellowship and learn with you my Friend!
Hi all, 4th grade teacher from CA
And I have my cup of Colombian Peaks! https://t.co/a68s74UG7t
Thanks. I've got my cup o' berry tea with me for the chat, so I should be all set. :)
Grt to connect and see you here!
Hi all Henry, principal of Bedford HS. Join us for a discussion on cultures of diverse perspectives
I feel the same about you. Happy Tuesday Ril
Hi Lena. Grt to see you. Hope all is well.
good to see you on my feed, friend! I think I'll take a moment to learn with
Tri chatting tonight... this outta go well
Stony, we're promoting Diverse Perspectives tonight in - Glad to be with you! https://t.co/1x3afoLNsl
good to see you on my feed, friend! I think I'll take a moment to learn with
Hi David. It has been forever. I have missed a few chats. I hope all is well
Great to see the south join us. Let's keep up the diversifying :) Welcome Stony
Stony, library guy at Lakeside High School, in Hot Springs, AR! Hello !
Like this tweet if you'd like us to welcome you to our Crew as we Promote Diverse Perspectives with our Guest .
Better you than me! I'm going to be trying to double-dose when starts in half an hour.
Stony, you are always welcome in our
H-O-U-S-E! https://t.co/aK2PO37VGI
Stony, library guy at Lakeside High School, in Hot Springs, AR! Hello !
Hi, all. Abbey in Malden. Sleepy after a pile of essays, but will try to follow for a bit. AND is October 15, 2016!
Hi Craig. Welcome from MA. How are things in CA?
ready to learn, David! Thank you for the welcome!
Hi Abby! Great to see you.
Please to see you Abbey! - Yes, is 10-15-16! https://t.co/A2SKiZQROJ
Hi, all. Abbey in Malden. Sleepy after a pile of essays, but will try to follow for a bit. AND is October 15, 2016!
Q1: What does it mean to have a classroom culture the supports diverse perspectives?
Things are great within CA. It's still bright outside and I got home in time for a chat session
I've gotta try and actually make it to that this year!
A1 - A classroom culture that supports perspectives enables all Learners to feel valued and respected.
A1: Ensure all students have voice that is valued. Believe in the ideas of all students. https://t.co/ePniM95FPT
Q1: What does it mean to have a classroom culture the supports diverse perspectives?
Vitally important! https://t.co/Rj51GsOlGs
A1 Classrooms that support diverse perspectives have to go out of their way to be inclusive, and 2 even explicitly teach why it's important.
Learning is IDEAL when Voice is Choice is honored! https://t.co/KWVdH7Hbt2
A1: Ensure all students have voice that is valued. Believe in the ideas of all students. https://t.co/ePniM95FPT
Q1: What does it mean to have a classroom culture the supports diverse perspectives?
A1 - Classroom cultures that vary Learning based on the needs of our Learners accommodate the diverse needs of individuals.
A1 It allows for all ideas and thoughts to be valued and respected. Encourages growth.
A1) Important to have a safe environment that welcome all cultures and viewpoints. Teacher gets to know the individuals.
When we get to know each other, we show we care about each other! https://t.co/fk08J3XJUj
A1) Important to have a safe environment that welcome all cultures and viewpoints. Teacher gets to know the individuals.
A1. A classroom that sees all ways of being in the world as having equal contribution to the learning environment.
Early themes of values, respect, encouragement, and respect on tonight's
A1: in a safe learning environment students and teachers can feel challenged by each others opinions and perspectives.
A1: A culture that provides/ expects respect of all. We are all different- but we are better together!
Growth is key to Learning! https://t.co/Dl2X8Uqx9q
A1 It allows for all ideas and thoughts to be valued and respected. Encourages growth.
Applies not only to our students but our staff as well.
https://t.co/kxRTdehwv0
A1: in a safe learning environment students and teachers can feel challenged by each others opinions and perspectives.
Yes, let's learn to challenge and be challenged without intimidating each other!!
A1: To me, it means that no one is left alone. Everyone has a friend and feels included. No islands. We're a family.
Love this, Karla! https://t.co/7tNBmPW7OH
A1: Ensure all students have voice that is valued. Believe in the ideas of all students. https://t.co/ePniM95FPT
Q1: What does it mean to have a classroom culture the supports diverse perspectives?
Respect and Trust are always visible in https://t.co/l8V9lA7Jn1
Early themes of values, respect, encouragement, and respect on tonight's
I love the idea of believing in all students’ ideas… I hear and there!
Break down those barriers... don't get defensive. Have honest conversations.
https://t.co/HGVLWGs83p
Yes, let's learn to challenge and be challenged without intimidating each other!!
Felling challenged is being Inspired! https://t.co/pdZWZKUGUU
A1: in a safe learning environment students and teachers can feel challenged by each others opinions and perspectives.
absolutely…Need to listen to each other.
Learning others' ideas is all about Well said.
A1 All voices heard and valued. Willingness to look from another perspective.
Just ask Billy Joel about ! https://t.co/LwYCOJkgsh
Break down those barriers... don't get defensive. Have honest conversations.
https://t.co/HGVLWGs83p
Yes, let's learn to challenge and be challenged without intimidating each other!!
I think it has to go beyond value - not just the person for being there but for what and how they can contribute.
I love to be in such environments! So do Ss!
Respect hinges on doing more listening than talking
We're prepared to learn a great deal when we open our minds and heart and LISTEN! https://t.co/7h2Ewtf5Iz
absolutely…Need to listen to each other.
We need to listen even when we strongly disagree
This, too https://t.co/Dhiwr9SOf1
A1: To me, it means that no one is left alone. Everyone has a friend and feels included. No islands. We're a family.
A1 Practice patience and taking nothing personally and always being forthright but kind
Speechless! https://t.co/pc9Cxf6uC3
A1 Practice patience and taking nothing personally and always being forthright but kind
This reminds me of the "recess benches" i've been reading about. Everyone gets a buddy.
Q2: What are the best teaching strategies to create a safe classroom environment that promotes diverse perspectives?
When we find someone at all isolated, and make a Friend! https://t.co/2leq5v9YxE
This, too https://t.co/Dhiwr9SOf1
A1: To me, it means that no one is left alone. Everyone has a friend and feels included. No islands. We're a family.
yes. It's not personal. It's learning.
A2 Rolling across strategies and medium best respects all people. Nothing is good for everyone.
A2 Rolling across strategies and medium best respects all people. Nothing is good for everyone.
A1: Offer choice in whatever way possible. Allow students to show learning in ways that help each shine. https://t.co/h5ND5E4x70
Q2: What are the best teaching strategies to create a safe classroom environment that promotes diverse perspectives?
A2 - When Learners feel free to ask questions and discover understanding THEIR way, we have effective teaching and learning!
As someone who was isolated most of her school career - statements like that still really bug me - "recess benches" too
Brilliance! https://t.co/905PhBfUQ7
A1: Offer choice in whatever way possible. Allow students to show learning in ways that help each shine. https://t.co/h5ND5E4x70
Q2: What are the best teaching strategies to create a safe classroom environment that promotes diverse perspectives?
A2 Build community and relationships within the room. Allows functioning as a team or 'family' so all belong.
So true. So many unwilling to listen, consider, anything they disagree with. https://t.co/DGr1X9p9FQ
We need to listen even when we strongly disagree
A2: Safe classrooms don’t happen overnight…Establish and commit to shared norms on day 1
A2 - When responses are tailored to our Learners' questions, we honor and respect diverse perspectives and individuals.
A2 Formative assessments show respect for Ss in that they allow Ts to craft lessons around needs in stead of textbook chapters
Understandable. We really must care about every individual and show it to grow and respect each other. https://t.co/DoehnootGC
As someone who was isolated most of her school career - statements like that still really bug me - "recess benches" too
A2: Our library team tries to get to know every S- we listen as much as we can. We invite Ss to take the lead and present to Ss!
So true, . Trust takes time, effort, and patience for all. https://t.co/6WZDe6ukz1
A2: Safe classrooms don’t happen overnight…Establish and commit to shared norms on day 1
Let's find ways to make our Formative Assessments (FAs) varied, too! https://t.co/1hqOcOG7zK
A2 Formative assessments show respect for Ss in that they allow Ts to craft lessons around needs in stead of textbook chapters
A2. trust (which comes from relationships) and (authentic choice (which comes from giving Ss authentic voice.)
A2: Expose hidden biases. Always be listening and only speak with honesty and integrity. Invite and celebrate differences
My pleasure. Thank you for the tweet
I'm missing the problem with tbenches. They are about inviting kids to sit together who normally may not
A2: We expect respect, but we give it first. This has made a difference in our classroom culture! https://t.co/w6b4lvXZCo
A2) Be open to having the difficult conversation.Encourage students to think from different perspectives. Think about bias.
This!! having a Culture of Learning is huge in this
Let's also encourage Learners to reassess on FAs to improve proficiency. We REDO courses after all. https://t.co/1hqOcOG7zK
A2 Formative assessments show respect for Ss in that they allow Ts to craft lessons around needs in stead of textbook chapters
Brilliant! https://t.co/3bthCyp75u
A2: Expose hidden biases. Always be listening and only speak with honesty and integrity. Invite and celebrate differences
Q3: How can students help to promote a school culture that supports diverse perspectives?
We have to help Ss understand what School culture and how much power they have over it.
A3) Students can celebrate the diversity within their schools and community.
1. My introversion. I HATE having attention drawn to me ever. Bullies always find a way to use it
I’m in my element…Talking about diversity in education on Social media….This is great stuff!
This, too https://t.co/o7EFVpj1ig
A2) Be open to having the difficult conversation.Encourage students to think from different perspectives. Think about bias.
We must also honor those who prefer to work individually. This is great power in individual contributors. https://t.co/YND3PcR6de
1. My introversion. I HATE having attention drawn to me ever. Bullies always find a way to use it
A3 I think this is where student voice is very powerful and impactful. Need to include Ss in decision making.
A3: Many students r better @ this than adults. We can assist by offering opportunities 4 diverse perspectives & modeling openness.
By including those students they have ownership and work to keep other accountable.
https://t.co/YUwc8oGqL3
A3 I think this is where student voice is very powerful and impactful. Need to include Ss in decision making.
BAM! https://t.co/iS3xNhZ29I
We have to help Ss understand what School culture and how much power they have over it.
A3: They should present about their unique cultures and differences! Ss should celebrate and share! https://t.co/8yRZZjK7Ih
A3 - When Learners and Educators not only tolerate but accept diverse perspectives, then we can have Collaborative Learning!
Accountability from a Learner's perspective is key to see early! https://t.co/e6b2qCHzob
By including those students they have ownership and work to keep other accountable.
https://t.co/YUwc8oGqL3
A3 I think this is where student voice is very powerful and impactful. Need to include Ss in decision making.
2. Anything that draws attention can/will be used to make life harder for Ss who are already at risk.
Our school is one of the most diverse in the country, so being different is the norm. Ss are curious, ask questions. They own it.
A3 - When Learners and Educators actively and genuinely LISTEN to each other, we begin to welcome diverse perspectives.
What suggestions might you offer so we can support those in this situation? https://t.co/jpsxJFvzYE
2. Anything that draws attention can/will be used to make life harder for Ss who are already at risk.
Love the word COLLABORATIVE! It's inclusive!
A3: Ss wield enormous power about what kinds of behaviors will be tolerated and even encouraged to create their culture. We model.
I agree in some ways, however I have found some students struggle with being open to opposing opinions. 1/2
They need good modeling from adults 2/2
Collaborative is also engaging, energetic and empowering - Lena Marie! https://t.co/QT8QjO0dmy
Love the word COLLABORATIVE! It's inclusive!
This is great. Feeling a little envious.
Gotta go, folks. Thanks for some great dialogue tonight.
I am always baffled when they don't have respect for one another even with all of their experience
Curious questions are the best way to engage in a difficult discussion.
Maureen, we need you in NOW!!
Recently, we've been entertaining questions that have no specific answers... https://t.co/FUVWptr5F9
Curious questions are the best way to engage in a difficult discussion.
Q4: How can administrator and teacher discipline practices support or hurt a culture that supports diverse perspectives?
with Administrators and Teachers... https://t.co/WAza738CUa
Q4: How can administrator and teacher discipline practices support or hurt a culture that supports diverse perspectives?
That's a great exercise in critical thinking.
They likely grow into a better mindset by getting to you. We see more nasty than we'd like to
Our Learners provided GREAT feedback after we started this. https://t.co/xg6YnigS4t
That's a great exercise in critical thinking.
A4 It's all about consistency as that results in fair for all. No specific favorites or targets result.
Any discipline practice that punishes the violation of a specific cultures norms. I see this affecting neurodiverse Ss frequently.
A4) Policies that support must be within place else the culture of the school will suffer.
When they are not in alignment... https://t.co/CX0IWiqF9j
with Administrators and Teachers... https://t.co/WAza738CUa
Q4: How can administrator and teacher discipline practices support or hurt a culture that supports diverse perspectives?
A4: Remaining silent on racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, bullying, etc will kill open and safe discussion for a long time
A4 - When the consequences are the same for diverse individuals, we strengthen our culture and deepen relationships.
A4 On the other hand, recognize that one size does not fit all. https://t.co/xaFqEz6Sf8
A4 It's all about consistency as that results in fair for all. No specific favorites or targets result.
Always looking for was to get Administrators and Teachers in alignment and honoring each other. https://t.co/pF64gae3fZ
When they are not in alignment... https://t.co/CX0IWiqF9j
with Administrators and Teachers... https://t.co/WAza738CUa
Q4: How can administrator and teacher discipline practices support or hurt a culture that supports diverse perspectives?
Yes. Silence speaks louder than words. People are watching.
The way is to always default to what the Ss need.
A4 - When the discipline applied to diverse individuals matches the behavior, and isn't based on the individual, we unite.
Silence can deepen achievement gaps.
This! https://t.co/rcnSYVd4VX
A4: Remaining silent on racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, bullying, etc will kill open and safe discussion for a long time
yes. It teaches others to be silent via the .
A4 - We we learn to teach and discipline Individuals based on needs and behaviors, and not diverse cultures, we unite.
This is true but certain expectations need to be maintained and followed thru consistently.
Taught in a town once that was silent as a swastika got painted in bathrooms. "not a serious event" until someone leaked to news
The silence can have more of an impact that issue or incident.
Yes..it seems that consistent disciplinary practices too quickly moves toward zero-tolerance. 1/2
Which historically hurts underserved students
Let's think about mandatory common sense and empathy. Discipline as is appropriate and useful
Q5: What does it mean to have a professional culture that supports diverse perspectives?
Feels like Tweet Deck has a flu
RT DavidHochheiser turnerhj Yes. Silence speaks louder than words. People are watching.
Growth starts here...
https://t.co/TwSEyDGEaD
Q5: What does it mean to have a professional culture that supports diverse perspectives?
A5 Professional Development should start with questions for Ts to struggle with instead of mandates to follow
HUGE! https://t.co/BnInPEJf2k
A5 Professional Development should start with questions for Ts to struggle with instead of mandates to follow
And trust is built thru strong relationships. Taking time to build relationships has positive impact in many areas.
A5 - "Fair Isn't Always Equal" by can be applied to developing diverse perspectives in any school culture.
A5. Same ideas as S culture - respect and choice. Let T seek and share expertese.
Have to jump out early! Thanks for a great convo tonight. 'See' you all soon!
A5 - We can learn so much from diverse groups of people and their perspectives. Our differences can help to unite us.
Always a pleasure to learn alongside you, Lena Marie. https://t.co/7NhldeLykz
Have to jump out early! Thanks for a great convo tonight. 'See' you all soon!
A5 - I'd like to see new and veteran teachers learning more from each other to promote .
A5 Encourage the conversation. Even the uncomfortable ones. https://t.co/bGFo0uuh10
Q5: What does it mean to have a professional culture that supports diverse perspectives?
Absolutely…Starting talking about the “nondiscussables”
Take it further. Start with those conversations that we know are there but uncomfortable. They aren't going away.
Tweetdeck must have some heavy congestion as it's shifting text after the tweet arrives.
A6 - When we remove blinders and stop stereotyping, we often grow together and appreciate our differences more!
Sad for 's citizens; they invested in excellent but had charter school they don't want foisted upon them
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I'm talking to my state rep tomorrow about charter school issue. So rough for publics
Thinking now how I might make even more of a difference tomorrow...
I'm not seeing it. But I'm using it in safari on an iPad, not the standalone app.
Fighting a headache and need to go to sleep. Thanks for a great chat and crew
Q6: Pls share resources to help us grow our understanding of why supporting diversity & diverse perspectives help school culture.
Thanks Grace…I hope you feel better!
I'm using TweetDeck on a laptop and tweets are sometimes shifting... https://t.co/T081ofFsg3
I'm not seeing it. But I'm using it in safari on an iPad, not the standalone app.
Smackdown! https://t.co/TmKJYm4kAq
Q6: Pls share resources to help us grow our understanding of why supporting diversity & diverse perspectives help school culture.
Thinking that advisory periods and wellness conversations could help Ss learn to have difficult discussions
Thanks Henry. I will. Thanks for leading the chat for such an important topic
There no due process for why charter would be needed. So many just giving up on local publics
A6: Thank you to Empowering Multicultural Initiatives for teaching me the rule of “and” instead of “but”
A6 - Thinking we need to do more listening and understanding. Then verify we heard the message correctly.
We just had that workshop. I like the idea, but the ELA teacher in me struggled. lol
yes, and you should try it some time :-)
A6: Entire issue of ASCD on social emotional learning tells the story. Support every child every day. https://t.co/QlxjJZkzze
A6 I really like the "Teaching Tolerance" journal that comes out. Great reads. big topics. no holding back.
Great resource https://t.co/qOcRYDfhxZ
A6 I really like the "Teaching Tolerance" journal that comes out. Great reads. big topics. no holding back.
Thanks so much for the chat this evening
Also, does a great job of detailing MA history issues around diversity
has helped our school think about creating safe classrooms
Let's all thank for opening our eyes to promote more Diverse Perspectives in education.
Join us Tue 3/22 when Guest Moderates on Mathematical Mindsets from
Thank you everyone for a great discussion
Would love to connect in person at on April 2nd. We need diverse perspectives. (-:
