This twitter chat stands for "Wins And Losses Ed Chat" and will be a chat where students reflect on the previous week to celebrate victories and reflect on losses to turn them into victories.
Andrew Franz, Buffalo, NY, SPED. I'm using tweet chat as I'm currently running in our corporate challenge. I don't know how to do gifs on tweet chat so trust me, it would've been awesome. #waledchat
Intros: Welcome to #waledchat! Introduce yourself, where you are from, your role in education, and tag a new friend you'd like to see join you here tonight! Toss in a GIF of something you believe in… #waledchat
Good evening agents of change from #waledchat! Michael A. from #122edchat in Chicago. I am an award-winning #STEM Facilitator for @SmartLab_tweets from @Simmonsknights1. Not live tonight because I am celebrating THIS and 15 years of marriage.
Hi #waledchat ... Christine, teacher&curriculum team leader from Massachusetts here tonite. Glad to be here & loud invite to new tribe member @MsCallahan121 👍 strong believer in laughter ... seems to lighten moments & bring peeps together 😊
My parents believed and supported me through my educational journey. As far as my teachers, I have this personality where I accomplish more with a chip on my shoulder. I probably don't give enough credit to the teachers in my life in this regard. #waledchat
A1 My HS Eng teacher Mrs. Parks believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. She was tough on me (former drill sergeant) & it wasn’t until I was in college that I realized the gift she had given me. Got in my car & drove home 2 thank her. She was an amazing woman. #waledchat
A1 I had a few Ts that were truly supportive of me as a learner. They listened to me, remembered things I told them, and made me feel like I what I did was important.
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A1: My varsity baseball coach Mr. Griffin. I wan't the most talented baseball player, but he knew that I would always work and hustle. He would sit down and discuss our strengths and weaknesses and how we could best help the team. I will never forget this lesson. #waledchat
A1: I had a teacher in 4th grade and in 6th grade. She could tell school came easily for me and pushed me to be even better. She believed even more than I did!
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A1: My parents. Through thick or thin they always believed in me. That includes when I wanted to quit things (Freshmen Football) and they refused to let me, because they knew I could do it and it was important to teach me life lessons! #waledchat
A1: This is a tough question. I cannot remember someone, as a student, that believed in me completely. I had many doubters, but supporters? As a T, my first principal saw something inside of me and partnered with me help bring change into reality. #waledchat
A1: My senior religion teacher, Fr. John, helped me throughout my high school career and always had insights. I always make it a point to talk to him when I go back and visit. #waledchat
John from DC here! High school instructional coach and English teacher. I believe in #studentcentered classrooms and the epic moments of learner empowerment that come from innovation and strategic #gamification#waledchat. Tagging @lewickiDJO, because she’s amazeballs.
Okay #waledchat I think I'm going to start setting a stopwatch to see how long it takes for this chat to break my tweetdeck! It seems to get faster each week!
A1: My track coach and eventual mentor was someone who believed in everything I did. He showed me the path to becoming a teacher. He called me last summer to see if I would apply to work on his teaching team with him. Truly a life long bond. #waledchat
A1. My Grandmother!! She was the one constant throughout my school career. She was always present and always knew the right thing to say to keep me going. She still does it to this day! #waledchat
A1 My grandparents were super supporters of everything I did (to the point of spoiling me, admittedly). The question regarding grandparents -and mine especially- is how did I NOT know they supported me. I was their only grandchild and I lived with them, lol! #waledchat
A1: I have to thank my parents for pushing me to go above and beyond in life. 😊I had to move from S. Korea to Englnd then to the U.S. for pursuing my education. For each and every educational journey, my parents were the greatest supporters! 🌎
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A1: my former tennis coach Brett believed in me. He pushed me to become a better tennis player, took a chance on me and showed me how to teach, and kept taking chances on me to be a leader in various situations. #waledchat
A1: During my post graduate courses. Steve Sellers was a huge mentor and helped me through huge milestones in my career! He has so many experiences and knowledge of education and administration #waledchat
A1: I went to a very small school where the teachers had us for many years for different classes. I always felt like they had my back. During my senior year I met a wonderful teacher and mentor that guided me into this field. Tough conversation, high expectations. #waledchat
A1: My high school creative writing teacher, Mr. Bernheim. He supported and encouraged me in my writing. We are still friends to this day. He even mentored my daughter. :) #waledchat
A1: Since age 2, I always danced at my aunt’s studio. I always knew that no matter how rough my day, I would show up to class and she and my dance friends would be there to support me and grow together. She challenged us while making us feel safe taking risks #waledchat
The life of a SPED teacher is constant verbal praise, one on one conferencing, behavior coaching and encouragement. My students have huge inferiority complexes and we go through years where the gen ed pop doesn't accept them. I protect and boost up. #waledchat
A1: My sister. She was my 2nd mom as I went through school. My parents immigrated to the US in the 80s & understood little about the American culture. #waledchat
A1. Big props to @dmeehan08. Best teacher I ever had. (Helps that she’s my mom!) From work on the fridge to a hug when the world got me down, I knew I had a hero in my corner. (Ps: how cool is it that a retired teacher uses Twitter to keep learning about teaching?!) #waledchat
#waledchat A1 My 6th grade coach #BELIEVED in me. I was the victim of name calling (verbal bullying) in my 5th and 6th grade. My coach was my anchor and rock. There is a POWERFUL story about this in my book "The Story of Always Believe."
A1 My mom for sure! I didn’t really have a close relationship w/ my dad but I could count on mom to be there to support everything that I did and always push me to fulfill my true potential! I was the first person in my rather large family to grad from a 4 yr college #waledchat
A1: My computer science teacher in HS... I knew she believed in me, because she let me be me! Even with all the crazy that comes along with that... #waledchat
A1: My parents. Whenever I set a goal, they held me accountable every step of the way (especially when I needed it the most and of course didn’t want to be held accountable). And they still do! #waledchat
A1: My 9th grade teacher, Mrs. Phillips. She was the person I could go to for anything. She loved my entire class and moved up with us each year until we graduated. She was the best! #waledchat
A2: My freshmen football coach said, "When people stop correcting you, they've stop caring." I continue to push, encourage, challenge students to grow. That includes having tough conversations with students who need someone to reach out to them. #waledchat
A2 Give them praise and support when they show improvement, no matter how small. I like to tell stories about my failures, and just keep trying to get through in any way possible #waledchat
A2: For me, showing belief in students is done through relationships, trust, and treating them as co-learners. Build them up whenever possible and challenge them just enough!
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A2: Make an effort to make connections and demonstrate you care- make caring a priority- Kids never work for a teacher if they think the teacher does not like them. @MrPStrunk@PHausTech@misskoplin#waledchat
A1~ my dad... he encouraged me at every turn, modeled service to others & supported me every step of the way in all I chose to do & was esp supportive during the many mishaps along the way ... #waledchat
A few middle school Ts were always there for me through a difficult home situation and encouragement for the future. They were some of the few people who treated me like a person.
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A1. My Mom. She always was there to talk to and support me through anything in life! She taught me to push myself and and set my goals high in life! #waledchat
Hey, #waledchat! Linda, AP from Winchester, VA joining in. Love seeing this group grow to include folks from different locations, positions, and backgrounds.
A1. My German teacher. I could not and cant speak it and really struggled. He did not give up on me. We actually had a great relationship. He even let me take German 2. I was more of his aide than anything. But he showed interest in me and cared. We still talk! #waledchat
Q2: How do you show students that you believe in them, even if they don’t believe in themselves? If they’ve been labeled and given up on by others?
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A2: Acknowledging and celebrating their victories, no matter the size. Everyone needs to hear why they are special and that their efforts are appreciated. Specific, kind words cost nothing, but mean everything. #waledchat
A1 My Algebra 2 teacher in high school told me my junior year that he thought I would become a teacher. I credit him for his positive influence. #waledchat
A1: I don't let them just simply say they don't know the answer to a discussion question. I tell them that I know that they can answer it. I gently question them until they come up with an answer. #waledchat
A1: my HS English teacher. Had her dreshman and senior yrs. She realized I was struggling and supported me. Meant the world to me and I tell everyone. #waledchat
A2: We want you hear, your have something to contribute, you are cared for. It is so important to focus on relationships when we are working w/ Ss. #waledchat
A2: Listen to them when they speak. Find out what their interests are & bring them into the classroom. You have to connect with them!
Go to their extra-curriculars. If they’re not involved, see what you can do to help.
Positive feedback notes to the Ss and parents. #waledchat
Q2: How do you show students that you believe in them, even if they don’t believe in themselves? If they’ve been labeled and given up on by others?
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A2: I learned from those who supported my journey. Have those tough conservations with Ss, let them know they are supported- no matter what. Ss grow when labels are broken and we set them up for success. #waledchat
A2: I've said it before and I'll say it a million times -- we all long to be seen, heard, and loved. I will do all those things for our littles. No one should ever feel marginalized. #waledchat
A2 I try to bond over things that don't have to do with school. Everyone has a fav food, song or tv show. When you bond over fun things and build the relationship you can sneak in the academic #waledchat
A2: I had a student this year I took under my wing. He knew to be in my room for tutoring after school by 2:30. I talked with him the first 5 minutes about non school stuff. Then we worked on school stuff. Relationships, trust, high expectations. #waledchat
A2: Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Listen
and be there for them. Praise them for their greatness.
I had a P email me to thank me for telling her daughter that she did a good job on her presentation in my class. It was so small, but meant so much. #waledchat
A1 My parents in a way. My mom was a teacher in my district and it was just expected that I work hard and do well. I was their “easy” kid. They said they didn’t need to worry about me. Which is kind of hard to live up to. #waledchat
A2: Taking time to sit down and work one on one, responding to frustration with encouragement, taking an interest in what’s going on in their lives and following up on it, noticing when they seem “off”, telling them we missed them when they’re out... little things #waledchat
Q2: How do you show students that you believe in them, even if they don’t believe in themselves? If they’ve been labeled and given up on by others?
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A1 Mrs. woods!!! The most wonderful algebra teacher! She just had a way of making me feel proud of myself! She was the first teacher that made me believe I could do math. Now I love it and hope I pass that same love along to my students. #waledchat
A2 Start subtly...praises for small things, thank yous for little gestures, asking the student to help & to lead things...small build up in the confidence department can lead to big gains. A lot of 1 on 1 work too. Plus humor...always humor! #waledchat
Q2: How do you show students that you believe in them, even if they don’t believe in themselves? If they’ve been labeled and given up on by others?
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Q2: How do you show students that you believe in them, even if they don’t believe in themselves? If they’ve been labeled and given up on by others?
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A1- This was, & will always be, my father. He is the most supportive, positive, & encouraging person in my life. I believes I can do anything, gives the best advice, & is there to problem solve and/or celebrate. #waledchat
Q2: How do you show students that you believe in them, even if they don’t believe in themselves? If they’ve been labeled and given up on by others?
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A2 - First I never allow a negative comment from another person influence the students in class. Whisper down the lane is rarely good.
I tell each student that they have the power to change the world. We focus on class building. #waledchat
A2: Taking time to sit down and work one on one, responding to frustration with encouragement, taking an interest in what’s going on in their lives and following up on it, noticing when they seem “off”, telling them we missed them when they’re out... little things #waledchat
A3 This year and one student are going to be my answers for this for a very long time. It doesn't help all that much, but I need to remind myself that I couldn't reach him because of pervasive, undiagnosed mental illness. I did about all I could. #waledchat
A2. SHOW UP! Relentless optimism. Build that growth mindset by everything you say and do. Consistently and authentically praise effort and don’t get hung up on the grades. Take a cue from Moana and let them know, without question, “THE VILLAGE BELIEVES IN YOU!” #waledchat
A2 I give them lots of encouragement and keep a close eye on them when they are learning something new. I try to make sure they are on the right track in the beginning #waledchat
#waledchat A1 In 1990 I inked my 1st rule as "Always Believe In Yourself" This has changed LIVES throughout my career. Very powerful. When you #BELIEVE in the youth, JOY is produced and the kids learn the most important lesson in their life, they BELIEVE they can succeed.
A2: I make time for them. Sometimes I pull them for conversations, and if needed, we have lunch. I'm a believer in building strong relationships. If the child knows you are invested in them they'll believe when you say that you care and that you are there for them. #waledchat
A2: I never give up on ss. I do whatever I can to support, encourage, praise. They have so much to give and want to be loved for who they are. I take them there and help them grow discover the positives within themselves. #waledchat
A2: I had a student this year I took under my wing. He knew to be in my room for tutoring after school by 2:30. I talked with him the first 5 minutes about non school stuff. Then we worked on school stuff. Relationships, trust, high expectations. #waledchat
Continuous praise, support, encouragement via words, gestures, notes/cards and heartfelt authentic ongoing conversations about being the best version of themselves & action steps to maximize all opportunities afforded to them now & future #waledchat
Q2: How do you show students that you believe in them, even if they don’t believe in themselves? If they’ve been labeled and given up on by others?
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A3: Yes there was a student 2 years ago that comes to mind. I think fixed mindsets on both of our parts strengthened the odds of us not being able to build a positive relationship. #waledchat
A3 We have a S this year who has completely given up no matter what we do. His home life has actual become a barrier to his success, and that is one thing Ts can't control. #waledchat
A3: I can remember a student that I just couldn't get on the same page with... I was very direction oriented, they were very creative and free flowing.
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A3 Unfortunately each year it seems there is one student who drops out of school. I hate it and keep asking myself what I could have done differently. The truth is that the thought of making money to help the family is stronger than struggling to learn English. #waledchat
A3: A failure to connect is my fault..I'm the professional and I need to find ways to connect- failures teach me to try again- don;'t quit! @MrPStrunk@PHausTech#waledchat
A2: Talk to them, listen to them, invest in them, encourage them, value them, celebrate with them, struggle with them... basically, be active in the process every day regardless of circumstances! #waledchat
Q2: How do you show students that you believe in them, even if they don’t believe in themselves? If they’ve been labeled and given up on by others?
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A3: A failure to connect is my fault..I'm the professional and I need to find ways to connect- failures teach me to try again- don;'t quit! @MrPStrunk@PHausTech#waledchat
A2 I praise the little wins. Some kids have so many negatives in their lives that finding a positive is huge. Sometimes it can be difficult, especially when they are used to getting attention for negative behaviors. #waledchat
A2. Positive affirmations when they're facing adversity, reinforcing their strengths when they make poor choices as well as tell them daily I'm glad they're here #waledchat
A1: I really didn’t feel like I had anyone who believed in me completely. Although I did believe in myself completely, lol!!! 😂😂 I always thought I could do anything. #waledchat
A2: I say those exact words to them. I also tell them they nobody fails my class. Nobody. I sit next to them, learn with them, and tell them how awesome they are! I allow them to resubmit any assign they want to show growth. #waledchat
Q3: In the world of a loss, was there a time when you realized you failed to break through to a student? What strengthened the odds against you?
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A3: YES - sadly I see lots of faces when thinking of this question. With nearly 400 Ss, it's hard to make a connection to every single one - hard, but not impossible. I feel like I work on relationships all the time, but I still want to do better. #waledchat
A3: Mr. O'Donnell, my first principal, refused to allow me to quit on the difficult kids. He taught me to find my own story hidden in theirs. When we view our students from other perspectives, it has the power to move our heart. #waledchat
Thank you! Essentially, my rule of thumb is just treating them like a person... of course I am the teacher but sometimes just connecting as people and breaking that barrier is so key #waledchat
A2. For me, it's building relationships, believing in Ss, encouring them to try their best. Asking open ended questions to get them to respond and understand what's taking place. Letting our Ss take the lead in the discussion! Succession! #waledchat
A2: I make connections with my Ss to let them know that I am genuinely interested in them. I also encourage my Ss and motivate them to do their best. #waledchat
Slipping in really late because I'm multi-tasking- Creating memory wall for parents, adding to blog and chatting on twitter! Kellie from Virginia Beach, Va 4th grade- Catching UP! #waledchat
A1: My Gr. 9 PE T encouraged me to get into athletics. I would’ve never met amazing teammates & coaches, & would never have studied Kinesiology at University or became a teacher if it weren’t for that encouragement way back then! A small moment makes a big difference! #waledchat
A3 I think of the times when you start building that rapport and an academic connection, work with the family... and then they move. There are families that end up being transient (or truly are transient) and that is a challenge I am not sure how to address. #waledchat
Q3: In the world of a loss, was there a time when you realized you failed to break through to a student? What strengthened the odds against you?
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A2b - Rules to teach by:
1. Never judge a student
2. Always think of the positive first.
3. Tell students to pick one positive word to describe who they are.
4. Stress that it is always okay to try and fail.
5. Build them up before challenging them too much. #waledchat
A3: As much as I tried to connect with every student, I know that there are those who have already promised to come back and visit, and those who I didn’t reach. It was hard to really get to know 90 students in the 90 day semester and I wish I had done better. #waledchat
Hello Emily! Friends are the glue that keeps us together when things get hard and we run out of ideas. Hopefully tonight you will both meet new friends and get new ideas. #waledchat
A2 all about relationships and hope!!! In a recent blog I wrote I talked about telling kids that you believe in them but really expanding that so that it isn’t just lip service! #waledchathttps://t.co/nME3g7fbnl
A1: my high school choir director believed in me 100% -- she gave me leadership opportunities I would never have asked for because she knew I could do it. We still keep in touch! 😊 #waledchat
@PHausTech A2: inspiring students to believe in their talents&dreams would be the greatest mission for teachers. With genuine smile, encourage students to show their best effort and not to be afraid of failures. Learn from the epic failures for success!
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A3: It is a factor in the world of teaching. We always want to get them all, but unfortunately there will be those we cannot meet.
As long as we don't give up trying to connect with them, we know we can keep our credibility. #waledchat
#waledchat A3 Another story in my book. I thought I failed a 16 yr old 8th grade math St. He later dropped out of school. Years later (he was 25) I saw him and he thanked me for #BELIEVING in him. He was an apprentice electrician and had turned his life around.
A3: There was a time in March/April when I was ready to throw in the towel with a S in my class. Strong odds between us came when I didn't make the time that I should to keep building a positive climate. We pushed through though and shes doing amazing now. #waledchat
A2: Consistent positive feedback. Reminding them that they're an all-star & praising their work ethic & good character traits. When you recognize the good things they're less likely to revert to negative behaviors they've been labeled as. #waledchat
Q2: How do you show students that you believe in them, even if they don’t believe in themselves? If they’ve been labeled and given up on by others?
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A3- Going to start here and work backwards!
I think when I haven't reached a student in the past, it's because I haven't built the relationship- I've really been working on this in the last couple of years. #waledchat
A3: Yes. Sometimes factors out of your control can derail a students progress. We have to realize that sometimes our plan is not in the cards for this student, maybe the universe has something better in store, but we can’t see it. #waledchat
A3: Failure is a tough situation to accept. Focus on the struggle in the process. Stuggling to connect with all students may be a challenge, but persevering will lead to a success. Find their motivation and meet them at their level. Build from scratch. #waledchat
A4 Where this specific case is an extreme, I did let it dictate my reward system which I need to watch in the future. This is me giving the misbehavior more control than it warrants and affecting my positivity with other ss. #waledchat
A3. Brandon Johnson. Absolutely broke my heart. I wake up every day driven to be a better teacher specifically for kids like Brandon, a painful reminder of the sort of student that I failed to reach before it was too late. https://t.co/aysibRP0NM#waledchat
A3 there was a student this year that o don’t feel I could reach. He doesn’t have the best home life and is a struggling learner. He got so frustrated as would shut down on me. It was a day to day roller coaster that was hard to see. #waledchat
a2 I got some good PD last week that helped me understand how to build a Ss' "status" during collaborative instruction. That way the whole class is building belief. #waledchat
A3: A lack of P support will always impact our relationship and efforts with their child(ren). There are circumstances, yes, but when the stars align except the P...well, I'm just heartbroken. #waledchat
A3 I feel this way right now. We are having a really hard time right now; relationships are breaking down. I have been reaching out and receiving support but it is hard not to get discouraged. My injury did not help. I was out for weeks and my Ss had several diff subs #waledchat
A3b and keep in mind folks that the connection we think we did not make may not be entirely true...our kids come back to visit over the years and remind us of special moments or thank us. You can't be in teaching if you are in for instant gratitude! #waledchat
A3: I feel this loss quite a bit through the school year - students that get lost or looked over in th craziness of the day. I found ways to talk to students more throughout the day - blended learning techniques, 1 on 1 meetings, more feedback! #waledchat
A3. Try different approaches from working 1;1 with a Ss such as helping with homework to break the ice. Get the Ss talking and find out what's going on with behavior. Find out about home! #waledchat
A4: When we fail we can quit or keep trying- I make and encourage everyone to make to connect with students, staff, and parents. Like anything the more you do it....
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A4: I began thinking of my projects and lessons differently. I looked for ways to incorporate less step-by-step and more creativity. I got to know my students first, then planned.
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A4: Instead of focusing so hard on being liked, I would have focused more on being respected. I worked on that this last year and had an AMAZING year! Would have never given up on that student and have spent time trying to understand instead of taking it all personal #waledchat
A4 Even when Ss know you believe in them and they still have to believe in themselves. You can give them all the tools in the world, but they have to want to pick them up and use them. Focusing on learning, not grades has helped, but it is not a cure all #waledchat
A3: A lack of P support will always impact our relationship and efforts with their child(ren). There are circumstances, yes, but when the stars align except the P...well, I'm just heartbroken. #waledchat#realtalk
A3 I had one student that I just couldn't find anything I could start a relationship with. He was a very aggressive angry child that I couldn't get too ☹️ #waledchat
A3: Yes. It was a personality conflict. Her circumstances made her personality hardened & her community experience led to the perception that soft-hearted people are weak. It wasn't until after she left the school & I saw her a few years later that she and I connected. #waledchat
A3: two years ago- I felt like the entire group of kids. I had s baby mid year, had surgery, also had a caseload of 60 some ss with IEPs. I did not do the job I wanted, or the job I did this year! Because this year I ROCKED it!! #waledchat
A3 - I think we all have these. There isn’t any one time, but I’ve realized that we shouldn’t blame ourselves if we don’t reach every student. Sometimes factors beyond our control limit the impact we may have. #waledchat
#waledchat A2 This chat is right up my career. I bring my #Believe theme to Friday Night Lights and other activites. Getting a #Beleive selfie with me is HUGE! Even larger, getting the picture on the #AlwaysBelieve wall!!!
A4: I was heartbroken that I wanted to quit on Johnny. It forever changed my mindset on how to approach difficult people. I am human, and finding the good in others doesn't always win out, but I am more willing to give people the benefit of the doubt and extend grace. #waledchat
A4 I begin on the first day of the year letting the Ss know that dropping out is not an option. I reinforce that finish school is that best thing the Ss can do to help the family in the long run. #waledchat
A3: Yes... and I feel like I was close to a breakthrough but he moved. There are some things that are just out of our control and sometimes we just need to accept that. #waledchat
A3. Guess its good one doesn't readily come to mind. I feel there is a journey w/ high fliers. If I dont see them a while, I often reflect when there are setbacks #waledchat
A4: I wrote every student an end of year note so it was a chance at some kind of connection. Writing them made me see who I hadn’t connected with so I can be more aware of the types of students I need to work harder to build relationships with early on next year! #waledchat
A2- Relationships- Everything comes back to this. I have had several students this year that struggled academically. I've really worked on building the trust between them, their parents and I. It works better than anything else I've tried over the past 27 years.
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A4: What changed was realizing it’s all not lost, it’s not over. Be available to them, but know others might be able to reach them and that@is alright too. #waledchat
A4 a commitment I try every day. To do anything needed to make that connection and reach that child even if it’s for just a minute. Just keep trying. #waledchat
A3: Unfortunately, I was not able to get this student to see his full potential. He could only hear all the negative comments from past teachers. I hope the seeds I planted get watered next year by his new teacher #waledchat
Q3: In the world of a loss, was there a time when you realized you failed to break through to a student? What strengthened the odds against you?
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A2: I created a unique #connectionsbasedlearning opportunity for my students and purposely did it with one of the more "difficult" classes. I show extra appreciation when a "difficult" student does something positive/kind. #waledchat
A2: Telling & showing Ss that I believe in them. Providing support, treating w/ respect & forgiving past behaviours. Celebrating successes & finding success in “failures”. Positivity is contagious! #waledchat
A4 I ask students who move to keep in touch...and many do! I receive emails from all over the state, country, and out of the country too! If they switch schools locally, I often see them out and about which is fun too. #waledchat
A4: I offer more feedback through 1 on 1 meetings or small group meetings. I started recording notes to free me up. I offer redos and retakes for assignments. #waledchat
#waledchat A4 Your NONVERBAL communication is the key! You can say believe to your Ss, but it has to be REAL! When the Ss KNOW you are genuinely praising them, your classroom will become dynamic. "The Story of Always Believe" coming this fall!
A4: Worked so much harder on parent communication. Still struggle in this area, but I'm much better than I was. Need to keep growing the connection between home and school to build student-teacher relationships. #waledchat
A4: As a result of struggles, your brain becomes more apt to problem solving rather than quitting. Increased conferencing and random conversations led to a more holistic approach to making connections. #waledchat
A4. I remember Akil Ings. Sadly, too many teachers have had to mourn the loss of a former student. But few among us have had to face the awful reality that a former student committed a murder. “You can’t save them all.” But I can sure try. #waledchathttps://t.co/lxjAP04SDi
I love the power of these stories and the impact on changing people that they've had. A mark of a great educator learning from their mistakes and growing! #waledchat
The last word says it all "personal". Sometimes behaviors we see feel like a personal attack at us. A Ss behavior is their solution to a problem. It may not be our solution but what we do next is in our hands. #waledchat
A4: I asked for help. And truly listened to the advice. And now, I meet ss where they are and talk to them and sit down next to them and learn with them. I assess them in their strengths. #waledchat
A4: I look for ways to connect with Ps, and help them understand that we're all playing for the same team. Making time, listening to their concerns/needs, & collaborating. #waledchat
A4 - Probdbly the biggest change is continuing to never give up on that student. It’s easy to take things personally. Try to avoid that, and focus on just reaching out to help them. Also, avoid making it about content. Make it about helping first. #waledchat
A5: My new position as an ITC allows me the opportunity to observe and work with all the teachers in my building. Focusing on positivity and trust will be important. #waledchat
A5: The power of belief is so many things... Its subtle words and gestures. Its being that one person ppl know always has their back. The power of belief is infinite!
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A5: The power of belief means trusting in things unseen. Will spend time reflecting on how I want to start. I still believe in establishing clear expectations and procedures, but speak them out of love instead of breeding fear! #waledchat
A5 I start the year off focusing on getting to know each other. We do the playdo activity from @burgessdave on Day 1 (they make and share something about themselves), and do icebreakers. I don't even hand out the course syllabus until Day 3 or 4. #waledchat
#waledchat That encounter forever changed me. NEVER EVER EVER give up on your Ss. You may not impact them in the year you teach them. STAY POSITIVE! BELIEVE in them. They WILL remember you! You will plant seeds that will bear fruit if your #BELIEVE
Ugh, that's awful! Sadly I have been through student suicide, killed in military service, their parents dying ... sometimes being a kid is simply tough. #waledchat
A3-4: Time. It takes time to build up new habits and break old ones. Sometimes the year runs out before you can get all the way there. Reflection can help accelerate the process as you identify which approaches work best. We can’t quit trying. #waledchat
A4: I learned to not waste time and follow my instincts/intuition. Now, I make sure to start those relationships before day 1. I send letters to start building and given more information on meet the teacher. If they feel they know me, it works a little faster. #waledchat
A5b: This summer I plan to do a lot of reading to expand my knowledge and reflection on how I did things last year/what I can improve. Everything will start with those I serve, then go to how to best do it.
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A5: It is the mindset that ANYTHING is possible. Too often, we start the new year with new kids operating at a disadvantage because of what they did last year. We tell our kids at home that EACH DAY they start fresh, with new mercies, every morning. #waledchat
Q5: What is the power of belief? Reflect and project… How can you use the rejuvenating time of summer to start your classes off right next year with a base of relationships instead of rules, policies, and procedures?
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A4 That is why I am looking for trauma and sensory pd. I don’t have enough background to support my struggling Ss. I also want to be able to deescalate situations before they get too intense. I have implemented movement breaks, sensory bins and flexible seating #waledchat
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A3: I am finding myself as a more relaxed teacher than I was 15 years ago. Being student oriented rather than being stressed about the day to day teaching duties made me to build a closer rapport with students including the challenging learners. 😊#waledchat
A2- On the 1st day of school, I used to have Ss write down 1 thing they did in the past that they did & did not feel proud of. They read the positives aloud & then we crumbled up our past mistakes & threw them away to symbolize leaving the mistakes behind us. #waledchat
A4 I learned that you sometimes have to work super hard to find a way in to some kids. I find ways in, using their interests. Find different ways to teach them, different response types. Whatever it takes #waledchat
I used to do family meetings, switched to video intros, but going back to meetings this fall. Getting that communication going is really helpful. #waledchat
A5: I’m reading #TLAP now and I have a whole wishlist of “teacher books” for my birthday in a few weeks... I’m hoping to soak up a lot of great strategies and ideas and get them prepped over the summer so during the year I can focus on the Ss. They’re why we’re here! #waledchat
A3: There's something a bit sobering about having a student fail an assessment (my first time doing this, after all!). Some odds against me were learning challenges and past history in school (that I was unaware of). #waledchat
A5: Believing in Ss is everything. I'm working to read ALL 50 of the #DBC50 and blogging about each one throughout the summer in #DBC50Summer - follow along at https://t.co/lByAl9NCqM! It's going to be EPIC! #waledchat
Practice involves never giving up on a S ever & being the best advocate you can be for them whatever, however, whenever for their betterment & all that this entails ~ #waledchat
Thanks @PHausTech for great questions tonight. I enjoyed answering them. @MrPStrunk thank you for bringing ragtag punch together each Thurs for #waledchat
A5 I believe in fresh starts, do overs, extra chances, and lots of nudges to do and be better.... I want to spend more time on community building and getting to know ourselves and others instead of hitting rules and work right away. #waledchat
Q5: What is the power of belief? Reflect and project… How can you use the rejuvenating time of summer to start your classes off right next year with a base of relationships instead of rules, policies, and procedures?
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A5: What is rejuvenation exactly? I will be working a summer program! But I look forward to reading, engaging in some new professional development and collaborating with colleagues to start the year off right. Oh and perhaps get some sun ☀️ #waledchat
A5: A positive mindset is always key. This summer I want to read, study and experience how to make the impossible possible and turns “no’s into “yes”. Find further proof that relationships are the key to a successful educational experience. #waledchat
A4: I realized that I needed to reach out to other teachers to discuss a strategy because I wasn't used to this reaction. I think that really she wanted to be perceived as "hard" and that she felt my soft approach would take away from her credibility w/ peers. #waledchat
A5: This is the time to decompress and be able to start fresh. It’s also time to reflect what worked and didn’t. I plan on reading for growth in the classroom and relaxation. When you’re fresh and reflective your Ss will benefit from it. #waledchat
