#resiliencechat Archive
Co-moderated by Dr. Robert Martinez and Sara Truebridge, #resiliencechat focuses on promoting resilience amongst educators and students.
Monday August 15, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Haha! I plant the seeds of language.
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Allrighty good people! It's 7:00 PM PST, and its Monday night, so it's time for Whoop! Whoop! Whoop!
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I'll be moderating tonight! It's Rob, Dr Rob or from northern California with you for Who is with us?
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Please use in your responses, and let us know who you are, and where you are from.
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Debbie from Chicago's NW side is here.
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Steve from Fairfield, CA here for a tiny bit of time before workout!
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Jenny from Ontario, Canada here!
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Having some issues on the west coast tonight, We will see how it goes
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Hello from the Philadelphia suburbs...
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. Ready to join the conversation.
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Great to have you here https://t.co/uLSuxInEPd
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Steve from Fairfield, CA here for a tiny bit of time before workout!
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Tonight's topic The "C"eeds of Resilience! We often think of a "C" as average, right? Well, some "C's" are so important!
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: A few that come to mind: Caring - Creativity - Choice Let's examine each of them. Q1 coming up next
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Q1: As children return to our classrooms how might we initiate the "Caring" that we would love to see in each of them?
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Q1: Initiate the "caring" we want to see in each of them by MODELING! Welcome them at the front of the school, smile!
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Anyone else getting random error messages?
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A1. Greeting them, sincere conversations, an awareness of those struggling, and a full court press for acceptance.
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Anyway, Thomas Mision, PreService Elem Edu T here in Minnesota, what's up
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A1: caring: stop and listen, really listen, to what they have to say, hi-5s, praise them for small milestones, build esteem.
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Mine seems to be functioning properly - no error messages or other oddities.
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A1: show them you really want to get to know them so you can support them and be their champion
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Mine is having difficulty loading.
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Mine is a lag, but otherwise ok.
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I get some random Error Messages whenever I click anything on Twitter
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A1: slow it down to create meaningful moments with as many students as possible. Stop being so busy that you don't interact
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A1. Creating an atmosphere of acceptance,of trust, and respect to start with...
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A1 Not sure how do to this in public schools,but every Sun I gave to Keren Ami or tzedakah whenever I went to Sunday school.
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Mine seems to have stopped, but who knows....
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Absolutely! How many first days of school does a child actually get? One chance a year! https://t.co/KkuAa8gupP
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A1: slow it down to create meaningful moments with as many students as possible. Stop being so busy that you don't interact
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A1 Kids need to learn about charity beginning at home. How you first care about others.
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Yes, to demonstrate caring is one of the first principals in building opportunities for children to care.
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Teachers get that same "new start" so we need to think about that as we kick off as well.
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A1: Need to create a safe space for ALL students. & if it's not safe, seeking help from students, staff, coaches to improve
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A1 We learn about tikkun olam. Changing the world. Maybe ask them what will they do for their small corner?
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So important to not "wait" for the next day, month, or year. We have NOW!
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A1: remembering that while tasks are super important, relationships are more important and longer lasting
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Q2 Can we build "C"reativity? When the mind is able to flow and grow & expand, wonder occurs. https://t.co/asXuft81lT
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A2. I think we build opportunities for creativity by allowing all modalities, giving kids voice and choice, and adding arts!
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Q2, continued - As children allow themselves to grow, play, learn, they become empowered aware of themselves.
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Q2: Creativity can thrive and flourish when we allow for Autonomy, Mastery, & Purpose. Check out DRIVE by
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A2: Key to creativity is setting up a CR where there are multiple right answers & ways to get there/Diff. thinking is valued
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A2: Ignite their passion and kindle that flame.
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A2. Building Creativity requires for us to be creative as well. As well, give Ss opportunity to be creative
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A2 I don't remember much in the way of being allowed to play. We had two recesses a day, but it all seemed perfunctory.
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Allow time for students to self discover. Student led learning #20%time
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Q3: "C"hoice an essential element & provides ownership of learning for Students. How can we build more opportunities 4 it?
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A2: let them just play at recess. Give them a ball. Let them run. Let them discover their talents.
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BTW....tweeting while building resiliency in my 11yo twins - they're making banana bread for the 1st time. May not survive.
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A2 Seems like we were expected to play only in certain ways. I never much cared for a lot of play. Involved running around.
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Agree in importance of play and I, too, recall the afternoon recess that has since disappeared.
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Q3: Choice is essential! Allow students to have a voice. Involve them in decision making.
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Yum! I love me some banana bread! https://t.co/MgPehnz0jz
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BTW....tweeting while building resiliency in my 11yo twins - they're making banana bread for the 1st time. May not survive.
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Play can be sitting reading a book outside.
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A3 Be open to how different children learn. I felt like my teachers had very little creativity.
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A3: Assessment that allows students to demonstrate their learning in different ways - rap, essay, poem, presentation, etc.
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I think "play" has changed to some degree. With STEM we want kids minds to play all the time. https://t.co/tvsT1C6J2A
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A2 I don't remember much in the way of being allowed to play. We had two recesses a day, but it all seemed perfunctory.
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What I would have preferred. I was told I always had to play with others. Didn't enjoy that much.
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Add to your PLN! Great ideas for
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A3: get input into lesson. You provide the framework -heart of lesson, they add the proof/possibilities.
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I've found design thinking, PBL and Genius Hour all allow for that essential voice and choice.
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And that is good. Certainly wasn't true when I was growing up.
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A few more "C"eeds of to consider: Commitment, Critical-Thinking, Communities - Let's go a little deeper!
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Completely agree!! https://t.co/rePC880yTY
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I've found design thinking, PBL and Genius Hour all allow for that essential voice and choice.
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Seems like my teachers were more concerned with how well I could fold a piece of paper than if I had any original thoughts.
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Q4 "C"ommitment - How can we support each child to make a personal commitment to themselves to care for their education?
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Critical Thinking & Community: Design PBL where students are solving an existing problem in THEIR community.
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A4. I think goal setting and holding kids accountable for their own learning is a good start.
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Having Twitter posting problems... 😁
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I doubt most of participants ever read Dick and Jane, etc. So dull. I don't think they wanted us to learn.
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I doubt most of participants ever read Dick and Jane, etc. So dull. I don't think they wanted us to learn.
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A4. Years ago at a PI year 4 schoool I did goal setting with about 100 students - met with them monthly on progress.
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Art was perfunctory, too.
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A4 earlier opportunities to see the fun and exciting things that can be done with more education
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I used an exercise where I placed a tiny seed in their hands, to symbolize education, need to care https://t.co/VQYXJqWhnh
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Sorry guys, taking off waaay to early. G'night!
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Wondering if I was exposed to more arts because I'm a bit older...?
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A4: Help students to believe in themselves first - show them they can do it! Be there through the good/not so good times!
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A4: set growth goals. Goals that are attainable yet growing in educational gains.
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A4 Find out what they are interested in. Commit to helping them learn more about what they want.
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A4 Up to us to nurture the kids so that they will want to learn more on their own.
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I was right there two, and as a kid from the barrio, I always wondered why their shoes were so clean https://t.co/4kFcH6ZGYl
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I doubt most of participants ever read Dick and Jane, etc. So dull. I don't think they wanted us to learn.
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A4: Ss need to have a goals/plans and be supported in their attainment of those goals by reviewing them often
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Empower students to return to their communities with the knowledge they have gained! Not to escape but to give back.
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I was exposed to arts/music/etc. I don't think I am older. 😜
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Funny you should say that because I grew up on the SE side. That was clearly suburban.
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Never too old to start teaching the concept of giving back. Great idea!
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Indeed! And, I think it is up to us to support each of our students in doing so! https://t.co/I3AS0upBFm
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A4: Ss need to have a goals/plans and be supported in their attainment of those goals by reviewing them often
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I find there is an entire generation here in CA (younger than me) who missed out on the arts.
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When we moved to suburbs, kids asked if I rowed boat to school. Lake Michigan curves around.
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Q5 . "C"ritical -Thinking With each day comes new options for students. How do we assist them in making these decisions?
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A5: We need to give them a fresh start and encouragement every day! Don't hold yesterday against them!
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I had teacher who gave me only C in Math bc, as she told my mom,since I came from "inner city," I'd be happy
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Q6 "C"ommunity In class, part of our school, in their neighborhoods- How can we connect our students to communities - belong
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That is so sad.... Math is easier with music, language is easier with art, drama makes self esteem soar!
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A5 Tough one. Critical thinking came naturally to me. I realized what made sense from a young age.
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A5. Critical thinking isn't intuitive. I find sites like Newsela model ways to think differently with informational text.
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A5 Maybe need to discuss theoretical situations. What would you do if...
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A5. Also - asking probing questions helps too.
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A5: Build a classroom community, then reach out as a group to another grade for community expansion and promote RAK.
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Yes! https://t.co/t8877Hqpuf
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A5: We need to give them a fresh start and encouragement every day! Don't hold yesterday against them!
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RAK - random acts of kindness
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A6 You don't segregate for starters. You expose GenEd population with SpEd population. Teach to accept differences
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When students feel they belong, they feel safe, and learning is more supported. Connect them to all! https://t.co/f89c5rCsWi
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A5: Interesting Q. Makes me think Ss are never really taught HOW to make decisions before making them, perhaps we should 🤔
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A6. Sometimes design thinking can tie in communities. So can community service hours at all levels.
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A4: (joining late!) 1st step in having them care is to have an adult on campus who cares. Nothing will happen without that.
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Always valuable to tie in community during social studies - and ensuring the subject is taught!
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Looked at that image again. No kids in wheelchairs. Or with walkers. Where are they?
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Yes! Sometimes being clear with process truly supports our students. Why keep it a secret? https://t.co/E1ewDLilnS
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A5: Interesting Q. Makes me think Ss are never really taught HOW to make decisions before making them, perhaps we should 🤔
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A6: internships as part of the school day 👌🏼
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A5: By creating an environment that encourages risk-taking and a gentle nudge to challenge oneself
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Sorry I have to go. Thanks for a great chat.
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Welcome Gina! Great to have you here! https://t.co/TeAMuU6Ydc
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A5: By creating an environment that encourages risk-taking and a gentle nudge to challenge oneself
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I often find that we don't help kids build those skills to talk to adults either. My poor mini's get it from me often.
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A6: By inviting community members in; by sending Ss out to create solutions to community issues; entrepreneurship
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Five more "C"eeds of Resilience: Connectedness, Citizenry, Career, College, Communication--Can you name a couple more?
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What I have been fighting for years now. There's a NIMBY attitude among enough adults. Need to get the kids
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Yes, I find that I sometimes become the Jiminy Cricket on my son's shoulders. https://t.co/ihAdjYnFaF
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I often find that we don't help kids build those skills to talk to adults either. My poor mini's get it from me often.
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Childlike sense of wonder.
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Continue your journey-carry a bucket of "C"eeds of with you, and spread them like Johnny Appleseed!
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Thank you all for your participation, sharing, and being part of our ! How might you spread your "C"eeds?
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Kitchen cleaning time. Thanks everyone. See you next week. Hope your years start on a HIGH note! You all rock!
