Welcome to #BmoreEdchat this evening! Please intro yourself with your name, role, and location! Remember to ALWAYS include our #BmoreEdchat hashtag on your tweets!
Megan Pingel, 7th grade math teacher @lakeland12 in Baltimore City! Finally awake late enough to make it to a #BmoreEdchat this year!! PLCs are my jam! Hey y’all!!!
Hi everyone! Stephanie Mauk Drerup. I'm a facilitator for K-2 Science/SABES. I work at Bay Brook Elementary Middle School and facilitate at Cross Country EMS #BmoreEdchat
#BmoreEdchat , Hi CCollegebd. I have had an account since 2009, but used it two to three times. I am new to this and do not know how it works either. @daniellebalt
A1: I’ve been fortunate to get a lot of different perspectives on classroom management.. some things that work and don’t work, and how to relate to the students. I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to pass these skills onto new teachers. #BmoreEdchat
Q1: I've gotten a lot of help from my peers about things ranging from how to manage my classroom better to how to better help students in small groups. One of the best pieces of advice I got from a mentor: Teach the kids how to teach each other, then step back. #BmoreEdchat
A1: second year...I was teamed with an amazing teammate who taught me about making sure you looked out for each other and what you do for yourself you should try to do for your team. We were so strong together! #BmoreEdChat
A1: a peer I met only once at the time @andrewtwallace gave the the change to present at @ACTEM and from that event I have met and collaborated with some amazing colleges that have helped me to raise my game. #bmoreedchat
@heidi_low helped me tremendously a few years ago! Everything from classroom culture to work life balance, her advice, observations, modeling, and friendship helped shape me into the educator I am today. So happy she was my TDL ❤ #KIPP#BmoreEdchat
Q1 : literacy ACL Justin really helped me transition from a self contained special educator to gen educator. Co planned, video taped and gave feedback #BmoreEdchat
A1: I’ve been fortunate to get a lot of different perspectives on classroom management.. some things that work and don’t work, and how to relate to the students. I’ve been lucky enough to be able to pass these skills onto new teachers. #BmoreEdchat
A1: Pretty hard to narrow down to just one because I feel like collaboration is second nature to us at Lakeland. Not really sure what I would do without my co-workers. Really appreciate bouncing ideas off my fellow math teachers though. #Bmoreedchat
A1: first few years of teaching outside in one of the counties, another colleague and I worked on just writing objectives, bouncing ideas and creating them for the other #bmoreedchat
A1- A time a peer helped me in my role as an educator is basically every Tuesday at PLC when we share ideas on how to effectively utilize the curriculum in the classroom! #bmoreedchat
Lesson planning! The other fifth grade math teacher and myself have two totally different sets of students so it’s always fun to swap ideas to see what works best for our kids #Bmoreedchat
A1: @sa71975609 taught me everything I needed to know to get me through my first year in first grade. From curriculum to field trips! She’s a life saver. #BmoreEdchat
A1: I could always count on @MrsKathyBenton, whether it was in planning an event, administering an assessment, or really anything else that I could not do alone. #BMoreEdChat
A1: All the darn time. “You should try this.” “Such and such worked for my class.” “Let’s plan this one together.” The constant talking and sharing helps me every day! #BmoreEdchat
A1- A time a peer helped me in my role as an educator is basically every Tuesday at PLC when we share ideas on how to effectively utilize the curriculum in the classroom! #bmoreedchat
Q1: There's this amazing ELA teacher at MB. She's so resourceful in every aspect of teaching. She helped me a lot during formal observations and at the beginning of the school year when I was getting adjusted. #bmoreedchat
My first two years of teaching I taught Middle School SS and my team leader who taught math helped me incorporate reading comprehension strategies in my lessons. She helped me help my students comprehend informational text. #BmoreEdchat
A1: I have learned so much from @TheBlkMsFrizzle about bringing joy and rigor to my lessons. She holds her students to such high expectations and has such creative ideas. Just being around her makes me want to be a better teacher. #bmoreedchat
A1: During my 1st year of teaching, my mentor teacher showed me how to be prepared for the unexpected. She had a plan for everything such as late students, emergency meetings, schedule changes. Helped me to create a management system that worked for me. #BmoreEdchat
A1: My peers constantly encourage and push me to become a better teacher on a daily basis. Either through their work ethic, or while we are planning. #BMoreEdchat
Q1 I think teachers are very generous and good with sharing. I remember working with a teacher who loved to create literacy centers. She not only gave me several ideas, but also created centers for me. #BmoreEdChat
A1: When I first started teaching I was the youngest teacher. Each step of the way I had a mentor teacher guide me. I had my set of work moms who took me under their wings. The first time I led a PD they all laughed that I had become the one who was teaching them! #BmoreEdchat
A1 A strong team is important for success in the classroom. I have been truly blessed to be on a supportive team that does nothing but collaborate and work hard to help make all our students successful! #BmoreEdchat
A1. My teacher mentor helped me with my classroom management by giving me valuable techniques to use and say to disruptive students. Fast forward 16 years later, I still rely on those strategies #BmoreEdchat
A1: this year it’s been great collaborating with colleagues specifically around interventions to meet all student needs (through piel). I also have an amazing teacher across the hall that has introduced me to many technology integration options 🙌🏻! @mssinesclass#BmoreEdchat
Q1: My first year teaching : 2 different schools, 3 different classrooms , 6 positions ranging from special ed k-8 , experienced a student passing away all in the first 6 months of teaching. It was tough and I wanted to give up. But my mentor was a shoulder to cry #BmoreEdchat
A1: I wouldn’t be half the teacher I am today without my supportive ECE team! I learned a lot my 1st year from observing their classrooms in action #BmoreEdchat
When I first began teaching at Grove Park my middle school team surrounded me and give me advice about classroom management Arrangement and best way to lesson plan without stressing out. #BmoreEdChat@Alseph1
.@MMARPS pushed me at @BostonCollege as we wrote out dissertation. his support, knowledge, and friendship got me to the end along with 4 other awesome group mates #bmoreedchat
A1: I’ve been fortunate in being able to collaborate with peers on ways to smoothly integrate other content areas into art instruction. Last school year, @ms_rathgeber was wonderful with helping me create meaningful close reading protocols for the art room. #BmoreEdchat
A1: For years I struggled to differentiate to the wide variety of learning levels in the inner city. A peer introduced me to blending learning by building instructional videos. This facilitated a self-paced, mastery based course that revolutionized my teaching #BmoreEdchat
Okay, let me try again. This is Cheryl Chang, special educator for early learning programs. I have an amazing coworker who has gone above and beyond to explain my position as it has several layers to it. He provided me with endless resources and materials. #BmoreEdchat
A1 I meet often with other art educators and we swap best practices and ideas. Resource teachers get far fewer opportunities to work with other educators in their subjects.#BmoreEdchat
A1: Last year I was the only one who attended the PLC for my grade level. I received amazing advice and resources from 3 amazing teachers! #bmoreedchat
A2: a peer that knows the students personally can help with learning techniques that work for that student in particular if the teacher is having a hard time getting through to them. A supervisor may give a more generalized response to the same struggle. #BmoreEdchat
I'm lucky that as an ESOL teacher I got to collaborate and co-teach with a variety of grade-level teachers. I learned so much about planning and backwards mapping. We also created exemplars together which helped anticipate student needs. #Bmoreedchat A1
A2 I think a peer who teaches the same students as I do could really coach me on how to develop relationships with students and how to respond to individual students appropriately #BmoreEdchat
Last Friday when getting off the bus from our field trip, one of my students was just bullied and having a melt down and my other kids were getting out of control. A peer saw what was happening and took my class in the building for me without me having to ask #BmoreEdchat
A2: It’s helpful to get lesson resources like worksheets or projects from peers because I feel confident that they’ve been tried and tested. #bmoreedchat
#BmoreEdchat A2 I can ask peers questions that really open up my thinking without fear of judgement. My colleague Sarah Pasko has made me twice the literacy specialist from years of pooling our knowledge and teaching each other!
A1: Staying late (pre marriage and child) with a pot of coffee and grading, planning and commiserating with my wise friend and mentor. I learned a lot from those afternoons. #BmoreEdchat
Coming from two foreign different educational systems, I had to observe a lot of ELA teachers to catch up with all strategies and educational jargon used here. I learn how best use my voice without ever rising it. #BmoreEdchat
A2: When struggling with any of the Teach Indicators I ALWAYS look to peers. I feel like too often supervisors/admin don't understand the "struggle" once they leave the classroom. #BMoreEdchat
A2- A peer can teach you so much more than a supervisor in the actual application of what you’re teaching because they actually LIVE it in the ways that you do. A peer operates in the trenches. #bmoreedchat
A1: Sarah & Rachel Pasko - awesome mentors to me!! Sarah coached me in guided reading; observed Rachel in her school. She gave me the best advice: each year focus on one area to be expert in. I became an expert at guided reading even with PK. #BmoreEdchat
A2: It is especially valuable if the peer has taught the same group of students before OR the actual content for the lesson! Making connections with students’ needs and trying to fill the learning gaps is more achievable when someone’s been there and done that #BmoreEdchat
A2: Colleagues and coaches have the capacity to observe your classroom and provide feedback that is not attached to high stakes evaluations. Peer teachers are the most powerful source of feedback in the building #BmoreEdchat
A peer can help coach classroom management, organization strategies and help critique lesson plans. Coming from a peer this is more meaningful/beneficial to me because they are teaching the same students as me and are in my content area. #BmoreEdchat
I love collaborating on lessons with my peers. It’s great to work with teachers that are in a different subject area to collaborate on a lesson #BmoreEdChat
Q2. I think my team coached me on classroom management strategies. Sharing the same students makes all the difference. Although a supervisor can provide coaching, the coaching from other teachers dealing with the same behaviors can offer more practical coaching. #BmoreEdchat
A2) joining in late! Pattie in Milwaukee - you’re more likely to feel good taking risks and getting honest feedback from a peer/coach because it’s less evaluative. #BmoreEdchat
A2: Everything, lol. You just feel more comfortable learning from a peer. The same is true for our students research shows they learn best from each other #BmoreEdchat
First hand experience. My peers are in “the trenches”, and although my supervisors are well aware of what we do, I can get first hand accounts of best practices from my peers.
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A2 growth mindset! Working in the same environment with the same children offers way more insight from someone that’s in it with me rather than watching from the outside. #BmoreEdChat
A2: a peer that knows the students personally can help with learning techniques that work for that student in particular if the teacher is having a hard time getting through to them. A supervisor may give a more generalized response to the same struggle. #BmoreEdchat
I also received great support from my principal Tracey Carter who would sit in my class and give me great feedback on my teaching styles and areas of growth #BmoreEdChat@Alseph1
A2: Peer feedback is uniquely useful because it comes from another person on the ground, who deals with similar struggles to reach the same goals #BmoreEdchat
Q2: Reality and adjusting meeting info to little people, It is very hard to find a supervisor/principal who understand Early Learning to the extend of the teachers who live the life everyday. #BmoreEdchat
A2: the use of informal comments and feedback. Not crazy stuff, but just real language not tied into evaluations or education lingo but straight talk. Also more comfortable
Q2: Possibly everything. Management, instruction, organization, it’s much less threatening to have help from a friend then critique from a boss. Even a great principal gives feedback differently then a peer. #BmoreEdchat
I have a peer that is constantly sharing resources to help me in my role. This particular person has helped coach me to be effective at guided reading instruction and has helped me be more comfortable with planning and implementing successful centers #BmoreEdchat
A2: Almost anything! Many teachers have stated that they feel their supervisor is too far removed from the classroom to be able to give practical advice. Or the advice given is going to be used in their evaluation if not followed through. #BmoreEdchat
A2. Peers in the trenches can help with the make or break you skills like classroom management, building class culture, when to call a parent. #BmoreEdChat
A2: Often other visual art teachers are able to share methods and best practices that work in real classrooms instead of just in theory. Rarely have our supervisors taught our content. #BmoreEdchat
#BmoreEdchat A2. I think it would be easier to ask a peer that is a band director at another school for suggestions on how to implement the use of @SmartMusic with my band students. Supervisor may have been away from the band room for a while and be on our way of the new features
A2: Coming from a new teacher perspective, a peer can answer questions that you may not feel comfortable asking a supervisor. Also, I feel like when a trusted peer observes you, you can can get honest feedback from them without worrying about any repercussions #bmoreedchat
A:1 A peer helped me in a role as an educator... being there for support, helped discover professional developments outside of the district that could also be transferred to college credits on think port and learners edge. #BmoreEdchat
A2: Peers can give more personalized and experienced support whether related to classroom management, lesson planning, dealing with extra special students ;) , etc #BmoreEdchat
Behavior management strategies. Teachers do not want supervisor thinking they are weak in behavior management. Teachers are in the classroom everyday and come up with great strategies to help one another. #Bmoreedchat
A3 daily check ins- these are so important! Whether it’s a vent session or swapping management or lesson ideas, checking in is always a must for me every day #BmoreEdChat
A3: Listening without judgement and Twitter. I truly believe every educator has a story to tell & Twitter provides the portfolio to share & collaborate. It is great to see what my colleagues do in their classes! #BmoreEdchat
A3) In my new role, I work with teachers on modeling the use of instructional technology and support their early attempts by being present during all phases of planning and implementation. We learn to fail forward together. #BmoreEdchat
#BmoreEdchat I was part of a wonderful SPED middle school team. We had so much communication and we were always supporting each other no matter what. I felts so good to know that we were a team and we were able to serve the students needs.
A3: I’m really good with logistics and planning...if we have schedule changes for example, I try to take on the messaging so that all stakeholders understand what we are doing. My teammate is better with relationships and putting together events. It’s a balance #BmoreEdChat
A3: We often have team-based collabs without admin where we're able to decompress and hash things out together, which can often be very cathartic...especially while not being "observed" #BmoreEdchat
A3: I do my best to be there to listen about their days, good or bad! I am always willing to lend a helping hand, especially with making anchor charts! #BmoreEdchat
Q2 I find it easier to speak with a peer about managing responsibilities than speaking with a supervisor. I feel that supervisors want you to meet deadlines. They will identify someone who can assist you. such as SLO's #BmoreEdChat
We plan as a team every week. Bring each other coffee, or Taco Bell if it’s been a day by 11am, and are always there to listening to each other. #BmoreEdchat
A2: How to stay realistically positive. Coming from my peers who truly understand what I’m going through and will offer realistic advice goes a long way vs admins who can sometimes make you feel like they are just trying to sugarcoat things #BmoreEdChat
A3: We do teachbacks during content team meetings that are super helpful! We each take turns teaching a part of a lesson that's coming up in our unit. It's great seeing all the different methods/strategies used to teach the same lesson! #bmoreedchat
A3: I feel I currently support fellow educators find ways to integrate agriculture into their subjects and support new teachers by being emotionally supportive, showing them different organization methods, class management, and help with lesson planning.#BmoreEdchat
I think that classroom teachers understand the demands that we deal with on a daily basis. Having that common ground and understanding of what is actually possible to do in a lesson or day can only be shared among peers. #BmoreEdchat
A2: I think the difference is, when I learn from a peer I am just thrilled to learn more. When admin wants me to change something about my practice I feel less freedom to experiment and make it my own vision instead of theirs. #Bmoreedchat
A3: we share responsibilities such as taking and picking kids up from resource, copying worksheets, chatting about school, taking students from each other when we need a break, and picking up chocolate, coffee or lunch! #Bmoreedchat
Led PLCs when I taught 5th grade math, team leader for 7th, culture committee chairperson, SLO ambassador etc. I try to make myself available whenever possible and if not to fulfill my duties for these roles, then to just be a support system in any way possible #Bmoreedchat
A3 : I have a “cool down” center in my room that many students in the building have a pass to visit or can be sent to ! It’s so fun because I get to build rapports with students across all grades while supporting the students success #BmoreEdchat
#BmoreEdchat A3. If the school is having an assembly I try to find music for the band to play that fits the theme or the program. Ex. For our PARCC Pep Rally we played a popular marching band tune and change the lyrics about being excited prepare to test.
A3: We do teachbacks during content team meetings that are super helpful! We each take turns teaching a part of a lesson that's coming up in our unit. It's great seeing all the different methods/strategies used to teach the same lesson! #bmoreedchat
I’m always available to observe or be observed. I help with lesson planning and coming up with resolutions to various problems. I support in anyway they need me to really. #BmoreEdchat
A3: The more seasoned teachers such as myself host monthly coach classes by department / content area. We talk about lesson plan to class room management. #BmoreEdchat
A2: My bomb co-teacher (aka para) Andrea Moore is the best peer coach because she highlights the positives of my teaching while still giving great feedback and suggestions for improvements because she sees it day after day, supervisors don’t have that time #BmoreEdchat
A3: Sharing ideas and resources, classroom management strategies, and giving a listening ear or shoulder to cry on when needed. A great big pat on the back for a job well done! #BmoreEdchat
I love gathering and organizing and sharing instructional resources using google drive, office 365, etc. I have a treasure trove of resources for so many subjects and grade levels and I love sharing them with teachers who can use them. #Bmoreedchat
A3: just this week had the chance to work with an educator looking to challenge herself by implementing more blended learning into classroom, so modeled a lesson and then co-planed with the teacher the follow up #bmoreedchat
A3: teacher support is a huge part of my new role. I make myself available as much as I can, constantly seek out new opportunities, and genuinely listen. #BmoreEdchat
A2: I always get amazing resources from my colleagues at school. They always have the best sense of what really works in the classroom with our kids. #BmoreEdchat
A3: SHARE. YOUR. STUFF. I don’t know what it is about resources that gives teachers a hoarders mentality, but I am here for sharing EVERYTHING. I give my GoogleDrive link like candy on Halloween. In fact, if you teach 2ndor3rd grade DM me your e-mail and it’s yours! #BmoreEdChat
A3 I seek input from teachers on what their classes are studying to aid my planning. Art class can supplement learning in any other subject #BmoreEdchat
@bmoreedchat ; #BmoreEdchat . my peer would do better helping me with strategies to capture my students interest. Sometimes our admins are not good the explaining what they are really looking for. Many times they can tell you what you are doing incorrectly, but not get you there.
A3 We support each other by combining classes often, when there’s no sub , we come together when particular students are in need, always a person to enjoy happy hour with and that supportive person who understands how you feel #BmoreEdchat@mssinesclass@Briernst1@sa71975609
A3: Facilitating the art K-8 PLC has enabled me to connect and share lessons, visuals, management strategies and more. Within my daily school day I help peers by staying flexible: cover classes, help provide student “breaks”; my door is always open #BmoreEdchat
A3: giving feedback, supporting them when they need help, listening to them and trying their ideas to show your interest in what they think. I love trying the new ideas I hear at PLC’s and letting my peers know I support their ideas. #BmoreEdchat
We support each other with our TAB system(take a break) for students. We also support each other with classroom ideas, charts, signs, decorations, lesson ideas, talking to patents, etc. You name it we're supporting each other.
A3: just this week had the chance to work with an educator looking to challenge herself by implementing more blended learning into classroom, so modeled a lesson and then co-planed with the teacher the follow up #bmoreedchat
A4 allowing teachers time during the day to do informal “observations” of sorts to see the great things that are going on in other classrooms.. and common planning! #Bmoreedchat
A3: and awesome college @klmbrb wanted to start a mindfulness fitness morning program for students - so I laced them up and been trying to support in the mornings @SpfldCollege@ymca@EdHurleyYMCA#bmoreedchat
A3: support through listening and finding solutions - we know the problems, and alone it can be easy to stew in them or get stuck. So I help come up with solutions, help with lesson planning and of course by providing pick-me-ups #BmoreEdchat
A3- I currently support my peers in whatever way I can. If they come to me with questions or concerns I either help them through their needs or direct them to a useful resource. #bmoreedchat
A4: i think the best way is right in person. Any communcation helps but physically in the presence of peers usually, for me, works the best. #bmoreedchat
A4: At Lakeland, I share the same planning time as fellow MS math teachers. This is done purposely for the sake of vertical planning meetings, data meetings, and just general math planning needs. It’s awesome and SO helpful #BmoreEdchat
As educators we ALL just have that day where we just need a minute away from a "special friend". I always make sure to have extra room/busy activity in my class for our friends we love the most/ groupme thread with continuous resources posted. #BmoreEdchat
A3: Facilitating the art K-8 PLC has enabled me to connect and share lessons, visuals, management strategies and more. Within my daily school day I help peers by staying flexible: cover classes, help provide student “breaks”; my door is always open #BmoreEdchat
I would think that my peers would be able to teach me different techniques to teach my students in literacy and math whereas admin may not be as well versed (so to speak) in the area of Early Childhood. #BmoreEdChat
A3 We share with the mainstream teachers the progress the students make in our classes and compare student performance in different settings. #BmoreEdchat
A4: if someone is a team leader, it would be beneficial to host the collaborative meetings at a time that is convenient for everyone, to allow for the most productive outcome. #BmoreEdChat
To make peer coaching more accessible, teachers need to spend more time in the classroom supporting each other. We need more PDs in our school buildings, so teachers can collaborate across grade levels. #bmoreedchat
A4: PLC has really helped provide space and structure after school. Within the school it’s more challenging as I never feel like there is enough time but, I’m excited to hear how others are making it happen! #BmoreEdchat
A4: TIME. Teachers need to be given common time to be able to plan with each other. We need to be given coverage for time to do peer observations. Then we need time to give each other feedback and additional planning. We need time for this continuous cycle to work. #BmoreEdchat
A4: I wish I had more time to observe others teach. I enjoy watching video clips but it just not the same as being there #BmoreEdchat#notenoughsubsthough
A4: Assignment of a mentor in the beginning (like 1st yr) helps with knowing who to go to. PLCs-allow for many different coaches at one time and the ability to feed off each other. Informal-finding someone you trust and vibe with allows you to be more comfortable! #BmoreEdchat
A3: I’m new to my position, but I’m in the process of making an interactive book for one of my co-workers. She will be able to use it with her students. #BmoreEdChat
Q4: To have a peer actually come in and know the context/culture of my classroom (students, my teaching practices)....to see my room in its natural state and be able to give feedback. #BmoreEdChat
A4: @kellyaoconnell uses an amazing back planning structure to align standards, lessons, and teachers with the needs of their students. Can you share this Kelly? #BmoreEdchat
One of my biggest pet peves is when "collaborative planning" isn't used to actually collaborate. Too often it's used to give another task... #BmoreEdChat
A4: Keeping in touch with your peers so you know what peer might need help or who can help you. When I first started teaching I stayed to myself in my room. But just mixing it up with my school family opened me up to opportunities to get/give help #BmoreEdchat
Agreed RT @kibaampow: Q4: To have a peer actually come in and know the context/culture of my classroom (students, my teaching practices)....to see my room in its natural state and be able to give feedback. #BmoreEdChat
A4) It helps if there’s a pre- conference, then the observation, and finally a follow up discussion. It allows you to get and give more specific feedback and also allows time for reflection. We have to give time for Ts to participate in peer coaching during the day. #BmoreEdchat
A4: PE teachers are going to experiment with a pineapple chart soon which I know @justincholbrook is a fan of. I like a variety of structures because some need more structure or personal invites to participate #BMoreEdChat
To make peer coaching more accessible, teachers need to spend more time in the classroom supporting each other. We need more PDs in our school buildings, so teachers can collaborate across grade levels. #bmoreedchat
A4: PLC has really helped provide space and structure after school. Within the school it’s more challenging as I never feel like there is enough time but, I’m excited to hear how others are making it happen! #BmoreEdchat
A3: Testing students, rearranging the classrooms, sharing activities, covering, planning together, helping to organize material or paperwork. #BmoreEdchat
A2: I think there’s less shoulds with peers and more laughter. Sometimes the strategies shared with peers at the end of a loooong school day are perfectly tailored to your specific kids and outside the box. #BmoreEdchat
A4: I wish I had more time to observe others teach. I enjoy watching video clips but it just not the same as being there #BmoreEdchat#notenoughsubsthough
Q4- Peer Coaching can only become more accessible if leaders provide classroom coverage for observations and/or collaborative planning time. #bmoreedchat
A4: I wish I had time to observe my teammates. This would help me grow as a new teacher and incorporate what I learn into my own classroom. Seeing it happen is better than hearing about it! #BmoreEdchat
Peer coaching can be more accessible by allowing and direct their own collaborative planning meetings and dedicating professional development to teachers working together and sharing best practices #BmoreEdchat
A4 at my school students dismiss every Friday at 1:45... we have two hours of PD / planning every Friday in addition to daily planning... it's a great school wide structure to really foster collaboration #BmoreEdchat
A4: Assignment of a mentor in the beginning (like 1st yr) helps with knowing who to go to. PLCs-allow for many different coaches at one time and the ability to feed off each other. Informal-finding someone you trust and vibe with allows you to be more comfortable! #BmoreEdchat
A4: Picture this: An online public forum where you can post questions/ comments followed by a video made by your peer coach answering your question/ offering resources. Followed up by a constant email thread between you and your coach. All done from your phone! #BmoreEdchat
A4: more time during collab planning for actual planning! Our new principal has structured staff meetings as opportunities to learn, (OTL), which are mini Pd sessions to help support this and it’s useful. #BmoreEdchat
A4: the coach is a critical friend supporting all teachers, no matter the level of experience. Maintain a consistent presence in classrooms with the goal of creating a relationship with each T through a dialogue focused on the teaching and learning #bmoreedchat
#BmoreEdchat A4. Depends on content area. In my case I'm more than likely the only music teacher in the building. In the case of resource teachers I would say buddy them up with a more seasoned teacher. This can take place at PD sessions. Video conferencing also works great!
A2: Peers can be very helpful when offering advice about management. Tips from colleagues who have previously taught my kids have truly helped. Knowing things that motivate students or things that will set them off will provide a more peaceful learning environment. #bmoreedchat
Q4 Peer Coaching is very effective when you can actually observe teachers that are experiencing positive outcomes in their classrooms. It is also helpful to be observed and given feedback. #BmoreEdChat
A4: Build in MEANINGFUL pd time. Having content & grade level tram meetings. 8 yrs ago the new teacher institution was helpful & having a mentor teacher. PDs should be easier to access/sign up, more available, & simpler ways to sign up to teach pds. #BmoreEdchat
The list is long, but most important classroom management and plan for time to have time. Also haw to get where you want without working twice time. #BmoreEdchat
A5 save the drama for your momma! Teachers carry many hats- it’s important to have a united front when helping a peer tackle workplace initiatives #BmoreEdChat
A5: It's coaching, so focus on the positive, provide guidance and encouragement for growth. Teaching can be lonely, so maintain a welcoming tone.
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A4 Ask and advocate. Whether that means within your own school, district wide. Or casting an even bigger net. You have to be proactive to find a method or coach that works for you.
A5: coaches should keep in mind that all teachers have different teaching styles that keep their classrooms fresh and a productive learning environment for their students. Responses from coaches should not make the teachers feel judged. #BmoreEdChat
Q5 When observing peers, it is good to share the facts of what was noticed without judgement. Once you establish what needs work, you can discuss strategies. Be positive #BmoreEdChat
A5: Active listening. Create an environment of trust and transparency. If you don’t have an answer, say so. If a mistake is made, acknowledge and correct it. Offer solutions to problems instead of venting. Be there for support when needed. #BmoreEdchat
#BmoreEdchat A5. Be mindful that just because one teacher may have been in the system for 20+ years does not mean a new teacher can not bring good ideas to the table. Most times I've noticed younger teachers find ways to incorporate technology that the students easily adapt to.
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A3 sharing resources and methods. Checking in with other grade levels and subject area daily, and offering to help with a project, plan, or student.
A4: Peer coaching would be more useful if we had the opportunity to PLAN and share ideas to implement in our classroom but we rarely have the Time to do it! #BmoreEdchat
A3 I always volunteer to run errands if I have time, or step into a room if a colleague is struggling in the hall with a student. I also love to fix stuff in their rooms! Oh, and find ways to connect to their content when their students are in art. #BmoreEdchat
A5: Keep in mind that showing might be better than telling sometimes! It’s one thing to tell someone what to do, but it’s ten times better if you can show them #BmoreEdchat
A4: Create more daily opportunities for teachers to actually collaborate, observe each other, commune and build stronger relationships. Create a culture where we all feel welcomed and not ashamed to seek advice, help, or support. #BmoreEdchat
A5: It's coaching, so focus on the positive, provide guidance and encouragement for growth. Teaching can be lonely, so maintain a welcoming tone.
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TIME and support. I want to invite my peer or lead teacher to observe the lessons and get productive feedbacks rather than from administrators. However there is no time for teachers to come to my class because they should be in there classroom as well. #BmoreEdchat
A5: Telling them that I have been in the same boat, whether with content or management and listening. Letting your peer know that you have faced obstacles humanizes you. So many people think peer coaches are super heroes when really we are just plain ol’ people too #bmoreedchat
A5: Stay positive, constructive, and judgement free so you can really work as a team. Regardless who the “mentor” is, all parties will learn from each other through the process. #BmoreEdchat
A5: To prioritize by providing a suggestion for the most essential issue. If a class is off track, providing a long list of issues and solutions will cause anxiety and resentment instead of positive growth #BmoreEdchat
A5: Reminding myself and others that we’re all in it together with one common goal; helping our kids. So put diff personalities, diff pedagogies aside...we’re all stressed and all just trying to do our best to help make a change #BmoreEdchat
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A4 Ask and advocate. Whether that means within your own school, district wide. Or casting an even bigger net. You have to be proactive to find a method or coach that works for you.
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A2 a peer coach is usually ( in my experience) someone you see more often than a supervisor. With that increased personal connection the connotation of “judgement” quickly fades and is replaced by a growth mindset
A5: not throwing so many grows at a teacher that it's overwhelming. Focus on a few grows and many glows at a time! Once those are mastered, move on to others. #bmoreedchat
With little bit of experience now, I love to help new fellow teachers that are struggling with students in their first years. Planning and organizing the week as whole is important for the structure of the class. #BmoreEdchat
A5: Remember that just because you think a teacher might benefit from trying something or adjusting their practice in a certain way doesn't mean that they have the same priorities for their own development. #BmoreEdchat
I think observing your partner teacher or going to see other teachers in your grade will definitely help with peer coaching. It's refreshing to see how others teach your grade and you'll be more receptive to the feedback. #BmoreEdChat
A5: Be sensitive to who you are working with. Do not criticize. Make sure to point out strengths. Do not talk “down” to people you are helping or supporting- that’s a huge turn off! #BmoreEdchat
A5: not throwing so many grows at a teacher that it's overwhelming. Focus on a few grows and many glows at a time! Once those are mastered, move on to others. #bmoreedchat
A5: Stay positive, constructive, and judgement free so you can really work as a team. Regardless who the “mentor” is, all parties will learn from each other through the process. #BmoreEdchat
A5 Providing quality feedback, maintaining the environment in which growth is encouraged, accepting multiple perspectives and methods that work differently for different educators. #BmoreEdchat
A6: In chatting with @psanfran19 - he stressed to stay authentic and in reading @ManuelScott book "Speak" I learned to know my message, believe it, and live it every day and others will follow #bmoreedchat
A6- Work/life balance is incredibly important. Your job is to teach, you still need to live a life you love and take care of yourself beyond the classroom. #bmoreedchat
A5 Best practices would be peer observations and honestly just be empathetic and understanding. What you know and how you do things may not be the same for others. Try to remember how you were and what you needed BEFORE you became a mentor #BmoreEdchat
#BmoreEdchat I always try to give a positive word about something I see in a peer' s classroom when I stop in. We all need to hear positives, pearls of encouragement, throughout our day!
A6: teaching a smaller content area, I have turned to fellow Ag teachers for various lesson plan pointers and labs that worked really well for them. Trying not to reinvent the wheel while keeping it new and exciting for the students. #BmoreEdChat
A5 Remember the follow-up when coaching or supporting your peers. Be specific and ask about a particular strategy or student, rather than a general "How's it going?" #Bmoreedchat
A6: We are all in this together. We all, no matter subject or job title have one common goal: Create the the best tomorrow by cultivating our future leaders to the best of our ability. Never forget why you decided to change the lives our BMORE Babies prek -12th <3. #BmoreEdchat
No work is to take place during the weekends because it comes and goes so quickly. Spend the weekends enjoying my family. Worry about work on Monday-Friday. #BmoreEdchat
A6- Work/life balance is incredibly important. Your job is to teach, you still need to live a life you love and take care of yourself beyond the classroom. #bmoreedchat
@bmoreedchat q6. one thing I take away from peer coaching is the art of active listening. Listening to what a person said without prejudging is very powerful. @daniellebalt
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A4: Taking part in learning walks with colleagues allows you to visualize and observe other teachers’ practices. This feedback can be beneficial to the teachers observing and can also provide constructive feedback to the person teaching the lesson. #bmoreedchat
A6 You never stop learning and adapting and changing as you meet the needs of your students. Also it’s ok to make mistakes, learn from them and keep persevering! #BmoreEdchat
#BmoreEdchat A6. ENTER IN GRADES DAILY! When the posting window opens, click post & it's less stress trying to get in all your grades at the same time. 💯 Another thing I learned was if you have the band constantly play, it's less opportunity for them to talk during class. 🗣️
I think that schools need to value the level teams planning time. This is where all the best planning ideas are shared every week. It also pushes the teachers to catch up when late in the program or slow down to be aligned with the team. #BmoreEdchat
A6: I have learned how to make fun supplies/resources for the classroom such as in my PLC class on Tuesdays, we made aroma socks (love them!) and I learned how to make interactive books for my students. #BmoreEdchat
A6: The most important things I’ve learned from peer coaches are stress management and self-care strategies. Those who’ve been doing this longer have helped me realize that I need to take care of myself if intend on teaching forever. Can’t pour from an empty cup. #BmoreEdchat
A7: support is definitely important so teachers don’t feel alone in their classroom. Coming together and collaborating can help in so many ways! #BmoreEdChat
Be honest, but be kind. If your coworker doesn't have the best management I'm sure they know it. Say positive things and keep them uplifted while staying firm. #BmoreEdChat
A6 You never stop learning and adapting and changing as you meet the needs of your students. Also it’s ok to make mistakes, learn from them and keep persevering! #BmoreEdchat
A7: After being in a room all day where you are expected to know everything, it’s nice to not know the answers and seek those answers from peers. Plus, my co-workers have some pretty kick-butt ideas! #BmoreEdchat
A6: I have learned how to make fun supplies/resources for the classroom such as in my PLC class on Tuesdays, we made aroma socks (love them!) and I learned how to make interactive books for my students. #BmoreEdchat
A6: Start everyday with a clean slate. Let it go for both your students and yourself. Classroom management improves as soon as you let it go and connect with “that kid” #BmoreEdchat
A7: not only do we learn from each other, but coaching and support helps to strengthen the school community. Ss benefit from the new strategies learned, Ts work as a team to teach all students, Ts feel supported and happy, it's a beautiful thing ❤❤#bmoreedchat
A7- Peer coaching and support is important so that you don’t drown in the work. Planning is 45 minutes tops...that won’t get you far if you are reinventing the wheel and/or don’t even know where to begin. The more shared resources and collaboration...the better. #bmoreedchat
A7: so important bc teaching can be lonely and overwhelming. When we’re all working together for the same common goal, it makes everyone’s job easier and more enjoyable. #BmoreEdchat
A7: It’s the best way to grow as an educator. It provides relevant and insightful feedback that can be implemented easily and immediately. #BmoreEdChat
#BmoreEdchat A7. Peer coaching is important because it allows educators: 1. See that they're not alone 2. Often times give a different perspective on a topic 3. Build relationships within the school/district and 4. Continue learning and growing in their craft
A7: It’s important because we GET it. Peers just get it. And when someone gets it, you have the fuel to press on (and if the coaching is effective, the press on is accompanied by new/cool ideas). #BmoreEdChat
A7: It’s important because the only time we see ourselves is if we look in the mirror. How will we know if we have something in our teeth, or when we’re glowing? Accountability is a necessity for growth.
A7: So you don’t feel like you have to re-create the wheel for each lesson, use others experiences to build a better lesson. Also to speak collaboratively about students and how to reach those struggling! #BmoreEdchat
A7: It’s important to get different perspectives from different people. This gives you the opportunity to experience different styles and methodologies...
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A7: Teachers put so much of themselves into their work, usually with minimal professional feedback. Peer coaching and support provide invaluable sustenance for the self-efficacy needed to survive and thrive. #bmoreedchat
A6: Integrate technology that is interesting to view, don’t do all the talking- have others share there experiences, move around, and use strategies that can be used in the classroom! #BmoreEdchat
A7: There is a simple answer. Do you think the Cavaliers would be who they are without the coaching of Lebron or the 96' Bulls would be who they were without Mike? No. Our peers help us see it from all angles so we can become better than the day before. #BmoreEdchat
