#mschat Archive
A chat that offers middle school teachers a chance to have a collaborative discussion about a different topic each week. Our topics change from week to week, ranging from Common Core State Standards to Character Education. During the chat, participants exchanges ideas and resources. The chat group ranges in size each week from 10 to 50+ participants. Discussion can be general talking about instructional style or process to specific. Recently members of the chat group help each other create lessons.
Thursday October 13, 2016
Tonight we are joining as leads a powerful conversation on Glass Ceilings
Todd 7th Grade teacher from Warren, MI
Some post food 4 thought ab doing more than letting Ss fail in middle grades! Chew on this! … https://t.co/y8bJxamInp
Claire Dickinson, 7th grade math teacher in Boise, Idaho! I am currently in a graduate program for Educational Technology.
Dru fr jumping in here & there w/ while also supporting youngsters w/ homework!
This chat just went into overdrive with you two powerhouses here! ✨👌🏾
Thanks for all your work during !
Joli from AR! 8th ELA/SS! Had an amazing 3 days at !!!
Hello! Jackie Hanlon here- 8th grade ELA teacher from NH!
Thx 4 raising the praise, John! And thx 4 being part of , too--you rock! https://t.co/WPu67PLZyN
Thanks for all your work during !
Perry from Illinois, middle school principal.
A1: preoccupation w/ test results coupled with the need to lift the work of Ts more
A1: Mindset is number 1 glass ceiling element 4 our Ss. We R working on building confidence thru safe learning enviro.
Yes! We need to remember the social and emotional needs of Ss w/ academics
Mic Drop! https://t.co/UzX6J9dvoT
a1: A lack of awareness of Ss with learning difficulties: Dyslexia is NOT a synonym for mediocrity & does not mean incapable
good point..a balance is needed
A1: One size fits all education. Inaccurate grading practices based on old mindsets.
A1: When Parent expectations are low, then students live just to the expectations!
education Ss and Ts to have a growth mindset will go a long way
Maintain a positive attitude and not get caught up in the small details. Stay mindful of your future goals
as well as keeping a vision at the forefront of what you do
vital to a healthy student, teacher, school, and community!
Agree, ancient grading perspectives can limit student motivation and hamper learning.
A2: We need to continue to seek our own education, examine bias, and challenge the thinking of selves and colleagues
A2- promote individuality! Personalize ed! Learn from our Ss. Listen and build relationships.
Hey Jackie we are joining up with over on tonight
Collaboration is key! Take advantage of the resources that we have at our finger tips. All can succeed!
A3: We need to believe it and live it. We need to support, respect, listen, and build authentic relationships with Ss
A2: High expectations for all Ss allows for stereotypes to be overcome. Believe in them & they believe in themselves.
Take all students' ideas seriously and encourage the sharing of thoughts in a positive way
We are at the midpoint of tonight's chat! Q4 is up next...
That is what promotes learning and breeds confidence and increased motivation.
A4: Consistency in leadership. School Boards with educational backgrounds.
A4: A strong leader with a clear vision, vision present and kept in focus.
Relationships R key. We have to establish a place where they want to be. Might be there only safe place. #
consistency is key! Also, a strong mentor and induction program for support
such an important criteria to remember!
A4: Ts w/ admin to drive school improvement plans & voice programs that work, insist on long range plans,2-3 yrs on each new idea
A5: Keep informed on educational policy, join professional organizations, contact local and state law makers
A4: 2 many good things can B bad 4 sure. Best 2 tie initiatives together if U can. Gotta pick a lane. Downplay others.
A5: electing responsible leaders and decision makers that have the schools' best interest in mind
Q6 is dropping in 1 minute!
A5: Strong Admin and Ts can create equitable conditions for Ss. New hires are so important.
definitely! Practice based research is necessary!
A6: Authentic feedback instead of punishing progress
WOW! This chat is amazing! 2 more questions left! Q7 is ready....
A5 Tackle the achievement gap thru programs that use STEAM, experiential exposure & sports
A6: Have 2 make real connections w every S. Have 2 provide SEL supports & celebrate mistakes. Make learning real.
A6: Relationships are the key to taking kids to their next level - NOTHING more important than a teacher who cares!!
A7: Recruit from within the school/neighborhood - programs to support the teaching field, scholarships, etc.
A7 Hire the best, expect the best & invest in the best. Give incentives that actually matter
A6 you have to address the WHOLE student. Not just the academic aspect - the well-being
Last Q for the night coming up in 1 minute!
A7:PD is huge 4 all Ts. T learning never stops b/c S needs never stop changing. Don't settle when hiring. Get the best.
A7: until education gets the monetary admiration that we give those in the corporate world, keeping good Ts will always be a hard
