I just spent 4 days in TX at the incredible World Positive Education Accelerator conference. It's where Positive Education and Appreciative Inquiry united. I can't wait to share and hear your insights on #resiliencechat
As people join in #resiliencechat, please introduce yourself and don't forget the hashtag #resiliencechat in your tweet so that it is included in the thread.
#resiliencechat Tidbit A: Positive Education is an approach to education that draws on positive psychology's emphasis of individual strengths and personal motivation to promote learning.
#resiliencechat Tidbit B: Positive Education unites academic learning w/character & well-being. Its goal is to equip Ss, Ps, tchrs., school systems and community ptnrs with the well-being skills & tools to flourish & contribute to the flourishing of others.
#resiliencechat Tidbit C: Studies show an increased sense of well-being leads to: increased Ss engagement; increased academic performance; Ss with more meaning & purpose in their lives; and decreases in mental health issues.
Q1: Positive Ed. prepares students with life skills such as: optimism, resilience, growth mindset, engagement, and mindfulness. What other life skills/character strengths are important to add to this list? #resiliencechat
Yes...from a strengths-based perspective. So how would we address the issue of bullying and what strengths-based practices might we engage in when bullying occurs? #resiliencechat
Q1: Positive Ed. prepares students with life skills such as: optimism, resilience, growth mindset, engagement, and mindfulness. What other life skills/character strengths are important to add to this list? #resiliencechat
Q2: Positive Education is not necessarily about bringing in pgms. It's not about "what" we do but rather "HOW" we do it. What is a practice in your classroom/school/district that has inspired you and has contributed to having you and/or your students flourish? #resiliencechat
Three words sum it up in our classroom... praise, support, encouragement & our phrase ...when the going gets tough, the tough get going 👍 #resiliencechat
Q2: Positive Education is not necessarily about bringing in pgms. It's not about "what" we do but rather "HOW" we do it. What is a practice in your classroom/school/district that has inspired you and has contributed to having you and/or your students flourish? #resiliencechat
Hi everyone! I'm Noa, from Israel. I work at the Innovative Tech unit for the Ministry of Education (and yes, It's where the magic happens) #resiliencechat
A2 Our Kid Q who is learning disabled is flourishing in smaller classes. Really bringing out the best in her. Showing how smart she really is. #resiliencechat
Q3: The well-being of the educators & staff of a school/district contributes to the well-being of the Ss. What are YOU personally doing to support YOUR well-being. #resiliencechat
Q2: Positive Education is not necessarily about bringing in pgms. It's not about "what" we do but rather "HOW" we do it. What is a practice in your classroom/school/district that has inspired you and has contributed to having you and/or your students flourish? #resiliencechat
A1 A victorious mindset. Students need to believe they can learn.
So many in the US think they cannot do math or learn foreign languages or learn coding or write well or ...
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Q1: Positive Ed. prepares students with life skills such as: optimism, resilience, growth mindset, engagement, and mindfulness. What other life skills/character strengths are important to add to this list? #resiliencechat
A2: I tell my kids that we are safe to make mistakes inside these walls. We learn from them here and apply what we have learned out there. #resiliencechat
Hi everyone! I'm Noa, from Israel. I work at the Innovative Tech unit for the Ministry of Education (and yes, It's where the magic happens) #resiliencechat
Love this answer--especially because I STILL want to learn French!! (And I know you all thought I was fluent with the way I welcomed @Watermelonworks) ;) #resiliencechat
That reminds me of @WarrenBuffett's quote: "In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first one, the other two will kill you" #engagechat
A3 - Enjoying summer! 😂 Seriously, it’s a great perk of the job. I’ve used the time to do a book study to improve my teaching for next year and get back on track with my fitness routine #resiliencechat
Q3: The well-being of the educators & staff of a school/district contributes to the well-being of the Ss. What are YOU personally doing to support YOUR well-being. #resiliencechat
A2.
In my classroom we are a FAMILY of brothers & sisters❤️We are each others cheerleaders, supporters- we encourage risk taking and fail enthusiastically together💕 lots of hugs, laughter& dance 🎉 #Resiliencechat
Q3: The well-being of the educators & staff of a school/district contributes to the well-being of the Ss. What are YOU personally doing to support YOUR well-being. #resiliencechat
A3 Changing oncologists. My now previous oncologist told me that she wasn't going to give me all the same medicine because I am just going to get cancer again and again. Found someone who will work with me. #resiliencechat
A2 This Fall, we will implement a student success aspect in three 1st year gen.ed class sections to see if that can improve student outcomes during the 1st semester. #resiliencechat
Q2: Positive Education is not necessarily about bringing in pgms. It's not about "what" we do but rather "HOW" we do it. What is a practice in your classroom/school/district that has inspired you and has contributed to having you and/or your students flourish? #resiliencechat
It's just about the only thing keeping me going these days. Trees have tremendous energy. You just have to know where they want to be touched. #resiliencechat
A3: finally taking the much needed time and space required. Nothing better than a 3 day no work weekend to clear the mind.
Happy Canada day!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 #resiliencechat
That's similar to the beauty of recognizing that the strengths-based word to use instead of "victim"--which is very deficit based--is "survivor" #resiliencechat
Also, sleep training my toddler. Gained at least 30 mins of free time in the evening because I’m teaching her to fall asleep on her own. #parentingishard#resiliencechat
A3 For my wellness, daily time for exercise, yoga & prayer/meditation (even briefly for this). Also working out a schedule to return to Deval media & restart my student success blog--while also having new admin responsibilities.
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I have the luxury of small class size 1 to 4 max. Most of my students are speced. We are mindful of our thoughts and feelings towards others &that it doesn't matter if we didn't know the answer, the effort is for trying and that we sought out the answer. #resiliencechat
A4 - Wow I’m struggling to come up with something specific. My principal is intentional about celebrating us, which is great. I feel appreciated. My district offered some great PDs during the summer. But those aren’t specifically about well-being IMO #resiliencechat
Q4: Any schools/districts taking the initiative for educator's and staff's well-being? What is your school/district doing to support the well-being of its educators and staff? #resiliencechat
A1 I like the 7C's & 3 R's Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity & Innovation, Curiosity & Inquiry, Cultural Understanding, Care for our self, others. Reflectiveness, Resilience, Risk Taking #resiliencechat
It only takes one person to start a craze, right @gjfairchild He saw a few of our initiatives, #FSUSDRunsThis and got a whole community of educators moving! It just takes that first step! #Resiliencechat
A4 - Wow I’m struggling to come up with something specific. My principal is intentional about celebrating us, which is great. I feel appreciated. My district offered some great PDs during the summer. But those aren’t specifically about well-being IMO #resiliencechat
A3. PD over summer-read @TaraMartinEDU amazing book Be REAL❤️, love twitter chats such as this one❤️, also ❤️ spending time with my fam, seeing my classroom fam of summer-
Also ❤️ playing softball & watching my girls play softball💕
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Please don't be jealous. It is a unique situation that has worked extremely well. I am so proud of all teachers that take on a full size class. It is a resiliency like no other. #resiliencechat
A4 Universities are complicated. Large, diverse, different agendas.
Often the support is monetary for various initiatives, but great HR policies are more innovative.. a la Google or Amazon or Ideo.
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Q5: Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-based process where one does not ask "What's wrong with education" but rather "What's possible in education!" What do you think is possible in education? #resiliencechat
I am pretty proud of them. Most of my time is confidence building. Basic skill development, but when that 💡goes on for them, it is amazing! They make authentic connections to Lang or math and their world. #resiliencechat
After 31 years in the business, I continue to believe that the hopes, dreams and aspirations of each student can be propelled forward by the actions of a positive, engaging, thoughtful, purposeful committed educator. So, we can all make a difference each day! #resiliencechat
Q5: Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-based process where one does not ask "What's wrong with education" but rather "What's possible in education!" What do you think is possible in education? #resiliencechat
A5 - First, I am a huge appreciative inquiry fan. Used it in my masters thesis! And this will sound cliche, but ANYTHING is possible with the right people driving it. I am amazed by the educators on Twitter and think we can be the army that can start change #resiliencechat
Q5: Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-based process where one does not ask "What's wrong with education" but rather "What's possible in education!" What do you think is possible in education? #resiliencechat
I think education already tries to do this (college and career readiness, anyone?). But how can we do this BETTER? Our colleges say we send them unprepared students. Something isn’t working. #resiliencechat
A5 So much is possible in education.
Need to motivate admins & Ts.
Take stock of resources:what Ts know, would like to know/do, would like to do. To see what is possible.
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Q5: Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-based process where one does not ask "What's wrong with education" but rather "What's possible in education!" What do you think is possible in education? #resiliencechat
A5~increase in equity & acess for all, weeding out of ineffective teaching practices, more inclusive practices, & the elimination of exclusion 👍 #resiliencechat
Q5: Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-based process where one does not ask "What's wrong with education" but rather "What's possible in education!" What do you think is possible in education? #resiliencechat
A5 - First, I am a huge appreciative inquiry fan. Used it in my masters thesis! And this will sound cliche, but ANYTHING is possible with the right people driving it. I am amazed by the educators on Twitter and think we can be the army that can start change #resiliencechat
Q5: Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-based process where one does not ask "What's wrong with education" but rather "What's possible in education!" What do you think is possible in education? #resiliencechat
I totally agree!! I have actually been working with the Robla School District supporting tchrs and staff with Appreciative Inquiry and strengths-based practices. Would love to come to Twin Rivers--or any other district to share this great stuff!! #resiliencechat
Thanks Jenny! @Watermelonworks It's kind of the premise behind the book that I am penning! "Lead with Resilience in your heart, mind, soul and actions." If we are not focused on this, then, truly what are we doing? #Resiliencechat
