Tweeting from Baltimore tonight before heading back to Denver on Tuesday. #EngageChat Since I am not a traditional classroom instructor I may simply be listening tonight.
A1 I'd really like to get rid of the word "management" and change it to classroom community. If I have built a community, I don't need management. We work together as an "academic family" #engagechat
A1 I'd really like to get rid of the word "management" and change it to classroom community. If I have built a community, I don't need management. We work together as an "academic family" #engagechat
A1 Classroom management is having a firm grasp of students and activities, making sure small issues are addressed before they get out of hand. #EngageChat
A1 Classroom management is all about building relationships. When you create those meaningful relationships, there will be little problems. It is all about the heart, listening, caring, wanting kids to grow, being empathetic. Be that adult! Learning happens with <3 #engagechat
A1: create a culture of routines that help kids feel safe, challenged, and engaged. Engaged kids reduces classroom issues. Kids need routines for normality.
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#engagechat Management to me seems forced. I like synergy better. When learning is taking place & through interest, purpose and relevance a blending of ideas, commitment and focus brings unity and growth.
A1 Modeling the behavior, teaching the behaviors desired, & helping ss learn that we are responsible for each other, Take Care of the Class Family #engagechat#PBIS
Q1;A1: Classroom management to me is an invisible tool that allows ss to take risk in their learning, feel safe & flourish. Itβs like every student taking ownership of their behaviour & learning. #engagechat@daviswelcome
A1 #engagechat Classroom behavior is a product of boredom and disinterest or engagement and grit. A choice of facilitation style and student-centeredness leads to the latter.
A1-CM starts with building relationships-they are the foundation in our classrooms and the real world. Students are willing to do anything when they know you care and will support them. Next: high expectations. Then engage them. Everything else falls into place. #engagechat
Q1;A1: Classroom management to me is an invisible tool that allows ss to take risk in their learning, feel safe & flourish. Itβs like every student taking ownership of their behaviour & learning. #engagechat@daviswelcome
classroom management ... controlling the chaos that can arise with 20+ middle school students in a confined area ... maybe we should call it classroom magic #engagechat
A1: Being the lead learner of your classroom. When kids see how you learn, what you celebrate, and how you handle difficulties they are seeing your management style and will follow suit. #engagechat
A1: The teacher is able to create an environment wherein the kids are all engaged to optimize the learning experience for all, without interruption by classmates. #EngageChat
A1-CM starts with building relationships-they are the foundation in our classrooms and the real world. Students are willing to do anything when they know you care and will support them. Next: high expectations. Then engage them. Everything else falls into place. #engagechat
Please jump on over to #stucentclass next I used a student survey on their βperfectβ classroom to create a Stranger Things based chat- itβs gonna be fun! #engagechat
A symphony, the best description. Harmonious relationship towards shared learning goals. As the students grow older they take turns conducting the group. #engagechat
classroom management ... controlling the chaos that can arise with 20+ middle school students in a confined area ... maybe we should call it classroom magic #engagechat
A1a: for me, as an #ECE teacher, itβs about how our classroom operates. Culture, consistent routines, clear expectations, safe/predictable environment. #EngageChat
A1: Being the lead learner of your classroom. When kids see how you learn, what you celebrate, and how you handle difficulties they are seeing your management style and will follow suit. #engagechat
A1 I'd really like to get rid of the word "management" and change it to classroom community. If I have built a community, I don't need management. We work together as an "academic family" #engagechat
A1 I'd really like to get rid of the word "management" and change it to classroom community. If I have built a community, I don't need management. We work together as an "academic family" #engagechat
A1b: classroom management isnβt about teacher control or making students behave. Clear distinction between a classroom where order exists and one thatβs controlled. Order and control are different. #EngageChat
#engagechat One-minute check inβs every week w/every student. Eye contact & fist bumps- build a rapport but most importantly, listen listen and respond with kindness, respect & trust
A2 Building relationships, knowing your students, spending time with students, caring. Smiling, greeting them, doing fun activities with them, being a kid with them. Building learning with students, giving them ownership, empowering them. Supporting! Be authentic! #engagechat
#engagechat One-minute check inβs every week w/every student. Eye contact & fist bumps- build a rapport but most importantly, listen listen and respond with kindness, respect & trust
A2 I work hard on quality, sincere relationships with Ss and their parents. When we have that mutual respect and understanding, classroom management becomes so much easier. And the opposite is also true. #engagechat
A2: Established routines, getting to really know kids, telling kids you care about them, and creating lessons that meet a wide range of learners.
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A2 #engagechat Even an engaging lesson or authentic, active experience may not prevent misbehavior. What does, ultimately is relationships that are founded on mutual respect & love. Students will want to learn from you if they trust & love you.
A2 Building relationships, knowing your students, spending time with students, caring. Smiling, greeting them, doing fun activities with them, being a kid with them. Building learning with students, giving them ownership, empowering them. Supporting! Be authentic! #engagechat
A2- Taking time to listen to students & build those relationships; keeping the kids actively engaged through a variety of learning methods & experiences; setting/modeling routines & behaviors (examples/nonexamples); giving students ownership of learning; consistency! #engagechat
A2: Getting to know your Ss from day 1! HS Ss can sense someone who truly cares. β€οΈFrom there decide on class routines and procedures and be consistent! Donβt assume they know after 1 day. π#engagechat
This was me today, A child did a push up and everyone wanted to do one, so I let go of the morning meeting activity, and it was the activity #engagechat#seen
Greeting at the door is something we are still trying to learn. We are slowly changing paradigms that Ts are not Sages on the Stage... it's taking a while though. #EngageChat
Q2;A2: Build strong relationships with your students, parents, and educators. Community Circles. Ss voice & choice. Consistent routines. Engaging lessons. Growth mindset. Rich text #EngageChat@daviswelcome
This is my 9th year of teaching (K-5) and the most effective classroom management tool I have every used is Class Dojo! We are a PBIS school and focusing on the positive (awarding points) has been so powerful! It is also a great tool to communicate with parents! #engagechat
A2: above all else, learn your students & build those relationships. Also, developmentally appropriate lessons & activities; rehearsing transitions esp. in PreK; #EngageChat
They hear it a lot, but donβt know the depth do the word. I look for teachable moments. When a kid makes fun of another response, we talk about it. #engagechat
That is so true. Authenticity is key with anybody, but especially HS students. You have to care. Teach with your <3. Only way to be there for them and support true learning! #engagechat
A1 I'd really like to get rid of the word "management" and change it to classroom community. If I have built a community, I don't need management. We work together as an "academic family" #engagechat
Greeting at the door is something we are still trying to learn. We are slowly changing paradigms that Ts are not Sages on the Stage... it's taking a while though. #EngageChat
A2 #engagechat Respond not react. Take a breath and let it go. Kids know when they have disappointed you, we need to let them know we forgive quickly and will never give up on them.
Teachers should be less classroom managers and more classroom leaders. Engaging students in their learning means we do what is right for the child at their point of need, creating a trusting learning environment where mistakes are okay and fun is allowed. #engagechat
Gino, check out https://t.co/jXs5t5YUJC for Resources & blog posts to share with your colleagues. Start small w/ non-threatening Resources that respect the learner #engagechat
A2 #engagechat Respond not react. Take a breath and let it go. Kids know when they have disappointed you, we need to let them know we forgive quickly and will never give up on them.
A2 #engagechat Also have fun. Lighten up and let your students get to know you. When they truly see you as a person not just an authority figure they loosen up and want to build a relationship of respect
A3 Share best practices. What am I doing in my classroom that's working for kids? Give Ts the opportunities to see what their peers are doing #engagechat
A3 Our school just became a PBIS school, looking for the good. We have interventions for the 5% that have behavior challenges. Seeing the good has changed many things in us as a staff #engagechat
#engagechat Scanning the room, narrating positive behavior (note: not rewarding/bribing, only acknowleding), proximity, the "look", change in tone of voice, private conversation, etc. So many techniques and maneuvers.
Our own, young #edchatPH group is starting in a minute. Gotta run. Thank you @daviswelcome! And oh by the way, in some fortuitous manner, we have a similar topic. #EngageChat
A3: join in during celebrations, develop positive relationships with S's, make positive phone calls home, celebrate the positive relationships T's are building on a daily basis #engagechat
A3 School leaders set the culture for the organization. Their example creates the environment that clears the way for positive behavior intervention. #EngageChat
A3 School leaders must be leading with positivity & kindness. to reinforce positive behavior intervention. Be a model. Show genuine care, love, empathy for your Ss and Ts. Be in the classroom, build relationships, build fun. Create an memorable environment. #engagechat
A3: creating a plan from day one that involves students. Their buy-in is critical. Holding yourself accountable and holding high expectations.
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#engagechat Scanning the room, narrating positive behavior (note: not rewarding/bribing, only acknowleding), proximity, the "look", change in tone of voice, private conversation, etc. So many techniques and maneuvers.
A3 Share best practices. What am I doing in my classroom that's working for kids? Give Ts the opportunities to see what their peers are doing #engagechat
A3 School leaders have to model then, observe them & converse about them w/Ts Behavior interventions are grown thru collaboration, not thru a book, PD, or webinar #engagechat
A3 School leaders must be leading with positivity & kindness. to reinforce positive behavior intervention. Be a model. Show genuine care, love, empathy for your Ss and Ts. Be in the classroom, build relationships, build fun. Create an memorable environment. #engagechat
A3: The admin needs to model respect. I remember a principal showed me what this looked like. He took time to say hello to Ss in the morning. #EngageChat
A3: Be present and engaged! Don't stay in your office, don't only wave from the door. Get in that room and interact, help, support, intervene. Get to know those kids as best you can. Again- build relationships. #engagechat
A3: The school leaders, the Suprintendent & the Principal must have a clear understanding with the teachers & school administrative staff on the school goals , objectives & methodology to achieve them; back to setting expectations. #EngageChat
A3) Being involved and taking pride in your PBIS team/committee. PBIS can be the driving force to fixing school's discipline issues. The school takes things seriously that the leaders constantly present has being important! #engagechat
A3: He would talk to the Ss that were labeled βthe bad kids.β They begin to see he actually cared about them. It took a while but things started to change. #EngageChat
A3: Be present and engaged! Don't stay in your office, don't only wave from the door. Get in that room and interact, help, support, intervene. Get to know those kids as best you can. Again- build relationships. #engagechat
A3 school leaders need to stand by Ts and not be afraid to stand up to unreasonable parents if it's proven that the Ss are at fault. Staff morale can be adversely affected if SLs don't do this part well and so can classroom mgt #engagechat
A3: We have a great program that recognizes Ss who are behaving positively and working hard. Ss have an opp to win prizes each grading period. Local businesses and community members have donated prizes! Stripes for Tigers!#engagechat
A3) Being involved and taking pride in your PBIS team/committee. PBIS can be the driving force to fixing school's discipline issues. The school takes things seriously that the leaders constantly present has being important! #engagechat
A3- Leaders should be present and build relationships with our students (and staff), too! Open communication, involve teachers in decisions, be accountable, and lead by example! #engagechat
A3: The leader Identifies consequences for negative behavior & emphasizes the importance of expectations being consistently applied. Pre-established rules = consistently applied. #engagechat
A3:It is all about connections between Ss and adults that bring out the best in everyone. A culture emerges that everyone feels safe and no one would jeopardize #EngageChat
Use the "Before you speak, THINK" principle. Do it as a teacher and teach it to the kids.
Before you speak, THINK if what you are saying is
T True
H Helpful
I Inspiring
N Necessary
K Kind
https://t.co/vMjLxfBwYZ#engagechat#kindnessmatters
#engagechat Make positive and uplifting announcements to the campus. Let faculty & students see them in the halls, smiling. Speaking kind words and outwardly spreading joy & pride
#engagechat Make positive and uplifting announcements to the campus. Let faculty & students see them in the halls, smiling. Speaking kind words and outwardly spreading joy & pride
My school admins @GrangerIPSD204 are enencouraging Ts to write positive referrals, after qtr 1 we are seeing it pay off...now we need to sustain it #engagechat
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@GuleriaCa, @daviswelcome, @GrangerIPSD204
A3: Good leaders motivate and inspire all those around them (students, families and staff alike) to be the best they can be. Set the example through kindness, compassion and positivity - always. #engagechat
Such a good idea. This needs to be reminded for leaders, teachers, students and parents. Always be there : be aware, be listening, be engaged. Be there with you heart! #engagechat
A3:It is all about connections between Ss and adults that bring out the best in everyone. A culture emerges that everyone feels safe and no one would jeopardize #EngageChat
My school admins @GrangerIPSD204 are enencouraging Ts to write positive referrals, after qtr 1 we are seeing it pay off...now we need to sustain it #engagechat
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@GuleriaCa, @daviswelcome, @GrangerIPSD204
#engagechat Successful PBI starts w/ trust. When Ss see that you're firm, fair, consistent, authentic, & emotionally constant, this has a positive effect on S behavior.
A positives school culture and joyful community is formed by communication and trust at every level. It percolates through kindness and eventually becomes a habitual because it is genuine. #engagechat
Cool! I like it. Kind of like, βI caught you being goodβ notes? #engagechat All the schools Iβve worked in these programs never last. Why is that?
#engagechat Successful PBI starts w/ trust. When Ss see that you're firm, fair, consistent, authentic, & emotionally constant, this has a positive effect on S behavior.
A3: Continue to talk to the Ss and reach out to those who go unnoticed. Thank them for being such an important,positive member of the school community! There are so many who are doing the right thing every day!#engagechat
Invite them into that culture. And communication is key. Utilize technology to make it efficient, but also use positive calls and positive notes home often. #engagechat
#engagechat I use @remind101 and @CanvasLMS to keep my parents in the loop of assessments, labs etc. open door policy and honesty. I ask for their feedback & this shows I trust them and include them the classroom.
A4 Parents need to be involved from day 1. For the positive, for the challenges. Make their families part of the school families. Create special nights, keep them involved all the time. We need parents as ongoing partners. Let's transform the system. WE ARE A TEAM! #engagechat
A4: Communicate! Ps need to know the classroom is theirs to. Invite them in to observe, listen, participate. Tell them what the expectations are so Ss are getting consistent message. #Engagechat
A4: The newsletters (insert any form of communication) that go home can include the positive messages/initiatives in addition to the typical "here is what we did today" #EngageChat
A4: From my experiences parental involvement did not predict increases in academic achievement, but it did often demonstrate declines in problem behaviors #engagechat
Invite them into that culture. And communication is key. Utilize technology to make it efficient, but also use positive calls and positive notes home often. #engagechat
A4: upon entry into our school students and parents are given a packet w/expectations, non-negotiables, and about our culture. We review so there is no confussion.
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A positive school culture and joyful community is formed by communication and trust at every level. It percolates through kindness and eventually becomes a habitual because it is genuine. #engagechat
A4 give parents timely feedback, both good and bad about their child. The last thing a parent wants to hear for the first time is that their child has been disruptive in class for the umpteenth time #engagechat
A3: Continue to talk to the Ss and reach out to those who go unnoticed. Thank them for being such an important,positive member of the school community! There are so many who are doing the right thing every day!#engagechat
A4: Let them know you love their baby too! That little- or not so- little "darling" is THEIR best of the best. Starting there is step 1 to building a true partnership! #engagechat
A4 Keep windows open to them in your class I use calls, Seesaw, Smore Newsletters, SS Twitter account, and in person conversations
Tell them what you LOVE about their child
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#engagechat I saw a video recently where Ts told individual Ss how they inspire them to be better educators & filmed their reactions. It was a tear-jerker.
A4: Whether Principal or teacher, build relationships with the parents so the know your sincerity in the best interest of their children & ensure that the parents fully understand that you can only do this with the cooperation of their kids. #EngageChat
A4 Parents need to be involved from day 1. For the positive, for the challenges. Make their families part of the school families. Create special nights, keep them involved all the time. We need parents as ongoing partners. Let's transform the system. WE ARE A TEAM! #engagechat
Letβs get rid of the idea that our Ss are in the ones in our classes. No, they are all our Ss. I love mentoring Ss that are not in my classes. #EngageChat
A5- Open communication about academic/behavior expectations is a good start...but bring them in! Let them be part of your classroom experience. Gives them insight to your day and helps them understand classroom dynamic and challenges. #engagechat
A4: Let them know you love their baby too! That little- or not so- little "darling" is THEIR best of the best. Starting there is step 1 to building a true partnership! #engagechat
Letβs get rid of the idea that our Ss are in the ones in our classes. No, they are all our Ss. I love mentoring Ss that are not in my classes. #EngageChat
A4) Parents need to know that we love their children as much as they do. When they believe that we genuinely care, and want the best for their kids, they are more trusting of the teachers and admin. This makes everyone's school experience more pleasurable. #engagechat
A4) Keep parents/families in the loop...remind101 for classroom announcements. When discussing positives and negatives about their student(s) be very intentional with using the word "we" to create the share responsibility. #engagechat
Q4;A4: Involve parents in their childβs learning. Invite parents to field trips. Plan class visits regularly to demo. Ss learning. Positive phone calls or even calls for concern. Invite families to join Google classroom or SeeSaw. Make things transparent @daviswelcome#engagechat
A4) Parents need to know that we love their children as much as they do. When they believe that we genuinely care, and want the best for their kids, they are more trusting of the teachers and admin. This makes everyone's school experience more pleasurable. #engagechat
A4 #engagechat As a teacher my greatest ally are parents. If I need it they will make sure it happens. They want whT is best for their child and need to feel they are playing a role in their education.
Yes I love the word OUR, because it is ours together! We see it like this with community supplies and individual too. World of difference, wording #engagechat
A5: Itβs not about control. Itβs about relationships. Emphasize respect and model what that looks like. Then, you be respectful. Nothing worse than a hypocrite. #engagechat
Relationships are the foundation of everything. Structure, routines, and high expectations can create an amazing learning environment, but relationships will drive them all to success. #engagechat
A5 Observe and learn well from teaching veterans. They might not have all the answers, but from their experience you can avoid their mistakes, build on their success. #EngageChat
#engagechat Always be kind. Never take it personally, they are just kids. Listen to students because that is your best tool- know them, believe in them, trust them always.
A5: Itβs not about control. Itβs about relationships. Emphasize respect and model what that looks like. Then, you be respectful. Nothing worse than a hypocrite. #engagechat
A5 Relationships are the foundation of it all. Structure, routines, and high expectations will build an amazing learning environment, but relationships will drive them all to success. #engagechat
A5: Stay calm. Donβt let the kids see that they can get to you; that you have buttons they can push or you will lose control. Be engaging, even to the point of being entertaining, so you capture their interest! #engagechat
#engagechat Always be kind. Never take it personally, they are just kids. Listen to students because that is your best tool- know them, believe in them, trust them always.
A4 #engagechat As a teacher my greatest ally are parents. If I need anything, they will make sure it happens. They want what is best for their child and need to feel they are playing a role in their education.
A5) It is ok to be the bad guy sometimes. Many BTs want to be the best teacher in the world and genuinely care about students but fail to hold students to a certain expectation because they do not want to be known as the mean teacher. #engagechat
A5. Get to know your kids. Have honest conversation s about why your expectations are your expectations and be present. It is easier to keep control than to lose it and get it back.
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A5: be yourself, be humble, set high expectations, create buy-in, listen to students, est routines, and dont be afraid to try new things and fail.
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A5 #engagechat Find your focus, your daily intentions and no matter what happens through-out the day- use them as your mantra to continue past any hurdles that will definitely present themselves.
A5) take a genuine interest in getting to know them first as individuals with their likes and dislikes, and then as your Ss...DON'T go in straight to crack the whip and act like a lion tamer in a circus! You want your Ss to respect you, not fear you. #engagechat
A5: * set the bar high for them and yourself but also remember- work in progress * Treat children as if you are being watched- bc you are- by them! * BUILD RELATIONSHIPS!! * Listen to experienced teachers but judge what works for you! * Don't be afraid to ask for help.#engagechat
A5- High expectations, consistency, engagement, but above all...get to know them and their families. Let them know you care and are human. And learn from your mistakes! #engagechat
#engagechat I would first train new teachers to see what learning looks like. They need to have a clear vision for their classroom from which everything else will depend. Next, would be classroom culture & proactive management maneuvers & how to build/earn parental support.
Sometimes that is so tough, as some kids have had such terrible lives, even at very young ages, so they arrive at school already angry . So sad. #EngageChat
A5: Set up routines and procedures for most activities in your room. Trash can, pencil sharpener, supplies, passing out papers etc. When Ss understand the expectations, things will flow smoothly! #engagechat
A5 It is all about relationships. Get to know your kids. Caring over content. Don't be afraid to challenge status quo/traditions. Always make it about the students. Teach and lead with kindness all the time. Be there. Care! #engagechat
