#Ntchat Archive
New Teacher Chat was created to provide weekly mentoring and focus on the needs of new, new to the profession and pre-service teachers. The chat is supportive and practitioner focused.
Wednesday September 28, 2016
For the next hour my tweets are dedicated to talking about support for challenging students with everyone at .
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I'm Tom from Wisconsin. Former elementary principal and currently a consultant for
Hi all, joining for a bit before U6 soccer practice 😊
We are very pleased 2 join this important conversation about support for students presenting w/challenging behaviors .
Hi! Adam from VA. K-12 Principal. Hope to give an administrator viewpoint to chat
I'm Jennifer, High School AP in Alabama. Friend of & excited to be here tonight!
Hi! All! Wow! have some awesome admin joining tonight!
Welcome to ! Great to have you join us. :)
Hi everyone I'm a student at UW Platteville. Can't wait to hear everyone's advice on tonight's topic.
Hey, Adam! Great to see you in !
Lindsey! I'm so glad you joined us!
Hey
Benjamin Kitslaar jumping in from WI. Thanks for the invite
wait, I came to learn, I'm fresh out of good advice
Hello! I'm a student from UW-Platteville. Excited to learn about tonight's topic
Hi Jen! Great to connect with you again! Hoping you are having a great year!
howdy ma'am, you headed to Philly in July?
I'm sure we can both learn lots tonight
Welcome! So great to have you joining us tonight!
Hi everyone I'm Coral. I'm attending the University of Wisconsin Platteville and looking forward to hearing about the topic
Sorry I'm a bit late. Eating dinner but ready to learn. Jay, Principal from Merton,WI checking in to
We’re a small, but mighty chat...dedicated to being practitioner focused and supportive to new teachers! https://t.co/YdjDV3M4i6
No - I'm headed to CA nest spring to present at with & !
Welcome, Heather! It's great to see you already connecting on twitter & cont your growth in your craft
Woot! That's right! We will ROCK it at ! https://t.co/a2z3tTuP0q
No - I'm headed to CA nest spring to present at with & !
Woot! Super Dega is in the house!!
Great to connect with you again Lisa! I hope all is going well with you
Nice to meet you Terry! Great to see you in !
gotta follow the best to be the best
Lisa Dabbs Founder from So Cal. Radio Show Host, Consultant, blogger, speaker, author, Adjunct Prof & former principal.
Lisa Dabbs Founder from So Cal. Radio Show Host, Consultant, blogger, speaker, author, Adjunct Prof & former principal.
New Twitter chatters: format is Q1: “question here”. You replay with A1: "your response". Don't forget to include :)
Hello all, I am also a UW-Platteville student. I look forward to learning from you all tonight!
Hi ! I'm a first year teacher from Anderson, SC checking in! Excited for tonight's chat!
Great to have you here Coral! Wonderful to see you on twitter & taking control over your learning. Best PD I've found
Welcome! So great to have you join us!
C'mon, let's go 2 Model Schools in Nashville
Hello everyone, I'm Danny from University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Can't wait to hear all the great things to come!
Checking in from SW Wisconsin
I am also a student from UW-Platteville. Excited to join in!
How great to have you here and welcome!
Hello! I'm Samantha from UW-Platteville.
Welcome and hello! Awesome to have you here!
Popping in fr St. Louis, MO
I'm headed there this weekend!
welcome, hope your year is off to a great start
A:1 personalize the learning experience to meet the strengths of the students. Gotta know your students.
What's up ?!?! Welcome to all the WI peeps! Have fun!!
Hello!! Great to have you join us!
A1: it's important first for Ts to help Ss realize what their strengths are and how to capitalize on those.
Hey everyone! I'm Katie, another UW-Platteville student. Excited to see a bunch of familiar names excited to learn! Represent!
A1: allow Ss to have choice & voice in their work. Let them choose how they display their learning.
Wonderful. Glad to join this awesome learning space. Looking forward https://t.co/T3v3oWKtLy
Lisa Dabbs Founder from So Cal. Radio Show Host, Consultant, blogger, speaker, author, Adjunct Prof & former principal.
A1. differentiate your mindset and approach to instruction for certain Ss. Find what motivates them, wrap the curriculum around it
A1: In the past I've tried relating it to something that they are interested in
A1) Incorporate their interests & strengths into their learning - give them voice and choice
I love this! Start small and build. Support them to find their strengths. https://t.co/wzP4HUctXq
A1: it's important first for Ts to help Ss realize what their strengths are and how to capitalize on those.
Hello ! Love seeing what you've got going on from here in California.
A1 Celebrate student strengths and they will reward you with awesome learning. We need to really get to know our kids.
A1: Help them identify their strengths first. Help them develop systems to get the work done.
"Choice and voice" in their learning! Words to live by! https://t.co/FThtoYr1QO
A1: allow Ss to have choice & voice in their work. Let them choose how they display their learning.
Agreed! This is key for a new teacher to know. :) https://t.co/MLUBn7UFkf
A:1 personalize the learning experience to meet the strengths of the students. Gotta know your students.
A1: the foundation of knowing Ss strengths is based on a positive relationship. Only then will Ss feel safe sharing their strengths
Whoa! Look who's here. It's been a long time. Hope all is going well with you Joe.
A1: It's crucial to build rapport, get to know your students' strengths and motivators to help fuel them towards success
Dude!! Great to see you here! Send me some newbies going forward. Would love to connect with them. :) https://t.co/J1I3Ew2SI6
What's up ?!?! Welcome to all the WI peeps! Have fun!!
A1b: Accomplishing tasks creates feelings of success. Success is motivating. Show & teach them this.
A1 Point out the students strengths to them and build upon them. Consistently give feedback and reward their motivations.
A1: Tailor your lessons to include some of their special talents. Get them interested in sharing them on their own.
Hello! Thanks for stopping by!
A1: create mutual respect for the students and learn their strengths & interests, then incorporate them as much as possible
Hi! A UWP student here! Studying elementary education & can't wait to learn from twitter tonight!
Rapport/relationships is a key component to student success as well as to success in life overall. Great to… https://t.co/3gmFPG2FoR
A1: It's crucial to build rapport, get to know your students' strengths and motivators to help fuel them towards success
There you go...systems. We need to support new teachers to do this with their Ss! https://t.co/J0RRAO4J7I
A1: Help them identify their strengths first. Help them develop systems to get the work done.
Great start ever asked them, does this relate to anything you already know or have experienced
great point Jen! Also important to not overwhelm Ss with workload. Slowly build their stamina
Yes. This. The reward is student learning! Teachers and Students win . https://t.co/Q3Rq7KxQEH
A1 Celebrate student strengths and they will reward you with awesome learning. We need to really get to know our kids.
Prioritize engagement and participation over knowledge acquisition - Barab and Roth
This is the place to be! Welcome! https://t.co/rn4KR8dkiF
Hi! A UWP student here! Studying elementary education & can't wait to learn from twitter tonight!
Welcome and Hello! So awesome to have you join us!
Great quote!! We want knowledge acquisition & deep learning to come from the engagement & participation. https://t.co/pfZaUp86ZQ
Prioritize engagement and participation over knowledge acquisition - Barab and Roth
Create a relationship with every student to learn their strengths and have lessons that let them use it
A1: make the assignments in such a way that each student can tailor an aspect of it to meet their interests.
Need to take the time to get to know your Ss & build a relationship with them- you do this & they will move mountains for you!
Brian from Indiana here. Administrator in two elementary schools. Glad to participate tonight!
So amazing to see such powerful responses that all our New Teachers can benefit from.
Yes! Create opportunities for students to teach what they know 2 build capacities . https://t.co/CYimCdblIb
A1: Tailor your lessons to include some of their special talents. Get them interested in sharing them on their own.
A1 Form relationships with every student so you learn their strengths, then let them act on their strengths
=>>>Q2 In what ways does a student’s lack of motivation result from the way assignments are structured? Can we change this?
Apologies!! My Questions in the image are out of order! lol
A1: allow for choice. With choice comes ownership...works with adults and kids.
I've experienced this in the past with a student. He really liked the Titanic so relating to that helped him
Relevance - Ss need to connect the learning to life
A2 lessons must be engaging and driven by the students. Include real world connection and just provide direction.
A2: when Ss have a voice & choice in their learning they become engaged w/passion projects. They R given permission to use strengths
A2. We have to see that it is up to us to engage the S. We have to find ways for Ss to demonstrate proficiency.
A2: My oldest son had ADHD. Not motivated at all to do work. He needed to move! It was SO out of alignment with his learning style.
Relevancy is important, too. Ss need to see how what they're learning relates to their lives. https://t.co/j7cuxkceQp
A2 If there's no choice in the assignment, the only motivation is to get done. Provide choice and they will share t… https://t.co/Uxyh8r97kI
A2: The structure has a lot to do with engagement. The more authentic the better for the learner
A2 - If the Ss don't connect to the assignment- they won't care - just jumping through hoops - need to connect it to them
A2 Typically it is an I say, You do proposition, Does that work to motivate many? https://t.co/16Fb3doCHs
=>>>Q2 In what ways does a student’s lack of motivation result from the way assignments are structured? Can we change this?
exactly, Sarah ! Couldn't have said it better
Amen!! So important for all our kids but especially those who struggle! https://t.co/bD9U7wQli2
A2: when Ss have a voice & choice in their learning they become engaged w/passion projects. They R given permission to use strengths
A2: assignments must be meaningful and developmentally appropriate for each student. One assignment does not fit all learners
So honest and so true! Our new teachers need to be able to seek this with knowledge & support. https://t.co/OjB7tONby5
A2. We have to see that it is up to us to engage the S. We have to find ways for Ss to demonstrate proficiency.
I'm a little late but I'm here Tim Kidd-Glass student-athlete at NC-State
Current question to a T, if you want them to have experience with formal debate, do you have to choose their debate topic?
A2 Make assignments authentic and engaging..find a way for students to connect it with their interests
Oh yes! And this is hard to do, right? But so important! https://t.co/8DKMqjTwrf
A2: assignments must be meaningful and developmentally appropriate for each student. One assignment does not fit all learners
A2: so many great responses. They all basically say we need to move toward & The real challenge is to Ts
So thoughtful and important. Amen! https://t.co/XsBBnGUxcu
A2 Make assignments authentic and engaging..find a way for students to connect it with their interests
Get creative and cut down on worksheets. Incorporate oral langauage, movement, creativity, human interaction, music, and PLAY!
Variety is such an important design element!
A2: create assignments that are beyond WS. Get them up and active!
A2: Ts have to get comfortable giving up control & allowing Ss to take ownership over their own learning... https://t.co/Fa2655HABr
A1: allow for choice. With choice comes ownership...works with adults and kids.
We need Ts, especially new ones, to challenge the status quo & connect the content w/ Ss & engage Ss with authentic tasks
Awesome support you all. I am honored for all the goodness. Let's get ready for Q3 in 1 minute! https://t.co/RVonkPxOzJ
This includes HW! (I see Ts who work hard at differentiating a lesson, but HW assignments are all same)
A2: Stop the drill & kill. Get Ss creating instead of regurgitating.
https://t.co/eNnePkVkWP
This includes HW! (I see Ts who work hard at differentiating a lesson, but HW assignments are all same)
I luv U but some drill & kill is needed 😎 https://t.co/j1NEMCmVZx
A2: Stop the drill & kill. Get Ss creating instead of regurgitating.
A3) Grades can signal an end 2 that learning - If the skill isn't mastered, need to be able to go back & learn it & change the grade
A3: Letter grades R meaningless to many Ss & create extrinsic motivation. Use Standards Based Grading & Learning loaded w/ Feedback
A3: As a new Kinder T I was REALLY wrapped up in rewards. Over time I learned to balance this with other support but it wasn't easy.
A3 Rewards/grades might not be the extrinsic motivators to keep the kids hooked on learning. Foster the love of learning instead.
A3 rewards & competitions have a place at least until a culture of greatness & confidence is built. Greatness is a learned behavior.
A3. With our most challenging Ss. Grades take a punitive tone. This results in only pushing these Ss further away from engagement
There you go! This is a tough one, right? But needs to be discussed to give new teachers support! https://t.co/P5L69YWgyJ
A3 Rewards/grades might not be the extrinsic motivators to keep the kids hooked on learning. Foster the love of learning instead.
Zeros don't motivate anyone except those who are already self-motivated. https://t.co/oFwkaNbCOs
A3 Rewards/grades might not be the extrinsic motivators to keep the kids hooked on learning. Foster the love of learning instead.
I have to agree...so providing other supports is key. :)
A3: I can live with occasional awards, but rewards create negative environments. Ss competing & cheating for rewards
A3: Model the excitement & passion in learning something new, show the accomplishment, & celebrate even the smallest successes!
A3: Those don't apply to their intrinsic motivation. I think you need to find what motivates them intrinsically which can be tough
or treat grades as a true measurement of proficiency. Refusal shouldn't equate to failure. We have not engaged them
A1. Build relationships with Ss to understand Ss strengths. Once you know their strength you can design LPs to build Ss efficacy.
A3 Ss who lack intrinsic motivation have rarely felt the success of good grades. A cycle Ts can break by rewarding smaller goals.
Hello! I was not sure you were joining us but thanks so much for being here. :)
Ss driven by knowledge, not grades = recognized for persistence and engagement. Motivation = support the process, not only product
We don't give teachers grades. We give them feedback. The same should be true for our kids.
A3: not all Ss are motivated by good grades. We need to motivate by showing them the new skills they can apply to everday life!
. I couldn't agree more Jay, I never expected that answer from a kid, but glad we asked the question
A3: Ss can live with making mistakes when we provide the feedback & support to not make them again
Q4. When does a student’s behavior warrant more intervention than a teacher can give on his/her own? https://t.co/BWvS1Le88Y
A3: I think it is important to teach students that it is okay to make mistakes, but don't let a mistake get in the way of success.
A2 The questions I ponder are: what are we doing to engage and motivate students? Why is student disinterested?
Q4 is a good one for all the Admin that are here tonight!! Woot! Would love to see your responses!
A4 Whenever the behavior is taking away from the learning of their classmates.
Hello Friend! Hope you are well!!
A4. Our most challenging Ss require more than the effort of a teacher. It has to be the collective effort of stakeholders
We need to teach Ss that a mistake is a gateway to a learning & growing opportunity - take advantage of it
A4: always support the student but when it becomes harmful towards yourself or your classroom its okay to get help.
I'm great! Tom is a good friend! Glad you've connected.
A4: when a student's behavior creates a distraction to other students learning or when the behavior becomes dangerous or unsafe
Ok...love this honest answer. It reflects your philosophy...very supportive.
Awesome! This is such a great resource of ideas for new T's to see. https://t.co/d0szGST5pj
Yes! Behavior that disrupts the learning for others warrants intervention. Use peer mediators, counselors, etc to h… https://t.co/YpYyPit0Yn
A4: when the behavior leads to an unsafe learning environment or creates an environment that's impossible to learn in.
A4: We also have a social worker on staff. We are very lucky to have her!
A4: I don't always remove immediately, sometimes I just sit nearby, sometimes just tutor & help support the learning
A4 after reteacting, small group, whole group, peer assisting, & tutoring- then seek assistance from the team.
Once a Ss behavior begins to sacrifice the learning of other Ss.. outside intervention becomes necessary.
A4) When the T has built a relationship with the S AND P & has tried mult strats - then if class is disrupted or endangered it time
A4: When a T has nothing left in their toolbox, time to ask for support. Never give behavioral consequence for an academic concern.
A4: sometimes the student doesn't know how to handle struggle w/ learning. Their behavior is a cry for help.
Wow!! Now that's a dream come true that I never had in my career as an admin. :)
Yes! It's not a sign of weakness to ask for help. https://t.co/HlcS1tE5YY
A4: When a T has nothing left in their toolbox, time to ask for support. Never give behavioral consequence for an academic concern.
A4 if a student is NOT learning, it requires intervention by your support team, including RtI team, counselors. Address all needs
I would agree, but there are some Ts that give up way to quickly & make it more disruptive themselves
Hey, ! Join and I for on Tuesday, October 11th at 7CST. We'll be talking about working with support staff.
