#MasteryChat is a weekly chat with a growing family of educators from around the word focused on teaching better and reaching more students. Topics cover an array of challenges and solutions for teachers of all grade levels and subject areas, admins, and support staff.
#MasteryChat occurs every Thursday at 8:00pm eastern.
The chat was created by team at @thegridmethod, but is hosted by guest moderators each week. Our primary moderators are @techieteachott, @raehugart, and @jeffgargas.
Hi every! Phil from Northern Virginia signing in! I teach 7th grade US History II and am the founder of #waledchat which meets right after #masterychat!
Hey Everyone! Sue,special ed teacher/consultant checking in from NJ. Really excited about this topic,one of my favorite things to discuss!! #masterychat
Matt Winters from Northern Utah - ELA teacher, 9th grade and Creative Writing. Listening to a lecture on Japan while doing this chat. Excited! #masterychat
Hello. My name is Susan, and I am a student teacher from IL who just applied for two teaching positions yesterday. Please wish me luck! It is much appreciated. #masterychat
Patrick, an #edtech coach (ITRT), colleague, and friend to teachers in Clarke County VA. An advocate for students and technology to enhance their learning.
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#masterychat A1 Reflection, collaboration, focus... reflect on what worked in the past, collaborate with those who had success in the past with the student, focus on the challenges... great question Michele
Hey #masterychat you all rock!! LOVE Thursday nights! Jeff from Ohio. Work with teachers all over the country, sharing awesomeness like @thegridmethod and #teachfurther. Great to be with all of you tonight!
A1 - OPPORTUNITY to make a connection and a difference, TRUST that they want to learn and do well, and ACCOUNTABILITY that will not be reduced for myself or for them in doing what it takes to help them learn. #masterychat
All behaviours learned because people have given up on them. It is my experience only I know but reading those descriptors made me sad. Tough to admit those feelings I imagine you are not alone. #MasteryChat
That hurt part is so key, Mark. Too often do we overlook the fact that our hardest to reach students are dealing with something that has cut into their soul. #masterychat
A1: Misunderstood: Their relationship needs / home life / learning style is not being addressed; Lost: They seek to fit in/learn; Labeled: Sadly, their ed. life has probably been being deemed "low" #masterychat#edchat
A1: I think: NEVER GIVE UP. There is a connection to be made. You just need to keep trying and I will collaborate with trusted colleagues to find a way to re connect. Often you need to re build the connection with their parents too. #MasteryChat
A1 - Great question! This is one of perspective. We should always look at the βwhy.β Is it them, us, a combination or other factors. Many educators are afraid to reflect on their own practice to see if they need to make changes. Follow-up coming. #masterychat
A2: Bored learners. Students without parents. Students who donβt want to play the school game. Students who donβt meet the typical student archetype #MasteryChat
A2: I am a student teacher, but challenging learners, to me, are ones who truly need our love and support the most. I have ELL students who provide a unique but rewarding challenge, and I have students who seem to have a wall built up which can be hard to push down. #masterychat
A2 I took a class once that taught the different kinds of challenging behaviors. I have the hardest time with the kids who are unengaged, and brilliant. It is hard to convince them to engage when they think they know it all. That is where inquiry pays off. #MasteryChat
A2: Some students have terrible home lives and they come to school for attention (sometimes that is negative). Some students have great home lives but still act out. All of our Ss are trying to find what works for them. #MasteryChat
A1: Students that are described as "challenging" are usually disruptive and extroverted. But I find that the toughest students are highly disengaged due to a low sense of self-worth. They often remain quiet throughout class and can go completely unnoticed #masterychat
#masterychat A2 Disengaged, bored, distracted, damaged, neglected... every student brought with them a unique story that required a unique individualized learning and caring plan.
A2 - I hate to put "types" on students. Each challenging student has been completely different from the last one and I have had to figure them out as I go along. Sometimes it is just a matter of boredom, but often it is much deeper and I need help to help them. #masterychat
You name it:
Failure, asking questions, living up to expectations, going home, feeling stupid, not having what others have, test scores, disappointment, not fitting in...etc and ugh. Such an ugly but realistic list to reflect on. #masterychat
A1 Understanding, challenges, story. Hard to reach students seek to be understood, they have many challenges, most unknown and they have a story. It is up to us to learn, to care, to be kind and to be there. #masterychat
A2: Too vocal to too quiet. Too active to too sedated. Too confrontational to not enough self-advocacy. You're right, there are lots of different challenges to tackle. But the beauty of our profession is that we can help our students become overcomers! #masterychat
A2 The most challenging Ss that I taught were labeled before me. We must treat each student as an individual and help them develop a passion for school and learning. #MasteryChat
A1B - If many other students are compliant, it is easy to think that the one student is a problem. While that might be the case, building a strong relationship should be the first thing that must happen. #masterychat
The biggest that I have taught is downright disrespect. My colleagues have taught what I deem to be worse: unmotivated, disinterested, and will NOT do work no matter how engaging the lesson #masterychat
A2: I have taught unmotivated, unwilling, resistant, distant, quiet, behavior challenges, struggling and gifted students. I believe that underneath all of this there is so much more to each student. #masterychat
A2: Some students have terrible home lives and they come to school for attention (sometimes that is negative). Some students have great home lives but still act out. All of our Ss are trying to find what works for them. #MasteryChat
A2: Students that are described as "challenging" are usually disruptive and extroverted. But I find that the toughest students are highly disengaged due to a low sense of self-worth. They often remain quiet throughout class and can go completely unnoticed #masterychat
#masterychat Q2 This is so true! Learners can be challenging if they lack motivation, confidence, inner worth or if they have never been exposed to the true value of learning. The toughest job we have is trying to decipher all of this and create that true culture of success.
A2 - Disruptive Ss who need a place to put their energy, Shut Down / Wall Up students - who need someone to break through, "Rough Home" Ss who don't need pity but high expectations and supportive environments, ALL Ss have Challenges. Empowering them is what can help. #masterychat
A2: Where should I start. I have had the extreme joy of working in a behaviour room the spectrum of things that were holding back the Ss from success were plentiful. Swearing, Violence, lack Motivation, Trauma, Neglect. #masterychat
I don't teach (professionally), but it's important to put "challenging" students in the context of challenging to adults. It doesn't describe them as people. #MasteryChat
Challenging Students come in all shapes and forms!
The Unmotivated One
The Shy One
The Low Self-Esteem One
The Anxious One
The Constantly Moving One
The best part? I love them all! #Masterychat
A2: Ss who have strengths that do not coincide with traditional learning (reading and writing) ss who struggle to work to their potential for various reasons, ss who have stories that are worse than some horror films and it impedes everything about school. #masterychat
A2: #masterychat So many different challenges. Last yr, 2nd gdr didn't know his letter sounds. I've taught foster kids who are just trying to deal with life, nevermind school. Behavior issues not supported by parents.
A2: Some students can be hard to connect with. Often if you cannot make connections and they shut themselves out to the world itβs difficult to break down those boundaries. #MasteryChat
A2 I find it hard to label challenging learners. Every student is unique and every student has their own challenges. As a novice teacher, my difficulty was with students who were different than me. It was difficult to adapt to something that was new and different. #masterychat
A2: Students who will be first in family to complete school (high school). They lack confidence and motivation to have personal successes. #MasteryChat
A1 Understanding, challenges, story. Hard to reach students seek to be understood, they have many challenges, most unknown and they have a story. It is up to us to learn, to care, to be kind and to be there. #masterychat
Yes! That is such a challenging hurdle. I find this is the case with many of my "challenging" kiddos. They have incredible potential, they just need someone to help them harness that potential into positive productivity! #masterychat
A2: tough question- not all challenging students come from the same backgrounds or dynamics. As a Spec Ed teacher, I welcome all children in my class! Toughest, but most rewarding, are Ss that start with no drive but find their passion and excel! #MasteryChat
A2 Students that believed that they were hated, felt unloved, extremely shy, knew it all or believed they knew nothing, extremely active, confrontational, emotional, and those that gave up before starting. #MasteryChat
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*those that think my class is useless, exploratory=not real class
*some searching for connections
*some that just need activity
*those whoβve been hurt
*those with disabilities
*didnβt sign up for drama
* some have had negative experiences w me or classmates #MasteryChat
A2: Different types of challenging learners drove me to learn about Fluency training for teaching and researching literacy, while simultaneously driving me to existentialism to understand acceptance and willingness. #masterychat
A2: I have taught a range of children who have presented with learning and wellbeing challenges. I find that the children with challenges relating to their wellbeing and mental health have required more strategic interventions. #MasteryChat
A2: Ss who need to learn by doing physical acts. Ss who arenβt receiving necessities. Ss who are above grade level. Ss who are more mature. Ss who have given up on themselves. Ss who donβt know what makes them happy. #MasteryChat
A2 Everyone is different on so many levels I donβt think I can name them all in 280 characters . (Iβve worked with severely autistic (ASD) to behavioral students (BD) and everyone in between and loved them all ) #MasteryChat@DynamicDuda338#wondertwins
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Ss who don't believe they can & don't know they can
Ss who would rather challenge the norm & not engage
All challenge Ss have the ability, it is up to the positive relationships built to help them see it #masterychat
#masterychat A2 I could write a book, AND I DID! For many years I taught a class of 16 year old 8th graders. #CHALLENGING! Somehow I managed to influence the majority of them. Looking back, they didn't fit in to the current education system. NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON THEM!
A2: Itβs is not so much their challenge. The biggest challenge is for me to find their NITCH... their PASSIONS. Once they are empowered and engaged the attention, behaviors, & learning obstacles no longer take the spotlight! #MasteryChat#Nan3EDU
A2 - Every kind. Kids from broken homes, social problems, depression, etc... Again, there is never a perfect solution, but building a connection is key. This is for any student, but for those with problems, itβs imperative for their sake and yours. #masterychat
A2. Oh my... so many individual learners to care for .. toughest are the reluctant/refusers and Ss who believe they should already know everything and I am just there to validate their knowledge. Kagan can turn them around! #masterychat
A2- I'm seeing a lot of low-performing students listed, but don't forget students in the opposite camp can be just as challenging of students. Need to keep them stimulated and sufficiently faced with sustained & interesting rigor. #MasteryChat
That is so true! We do not want to ever assume they are acting a certain what for a certain reason. They need us to help them from wherever they are. #masterychat
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A2- defiance, unruly, students who have been identified as ED, apathetic, students from horrible home lives, I've seen many, but no two are ever the same!#Masterychat
A2: Apathetic, unmotivated, unwilling to accept help, homeless with bigger problems than doing classwork, and struggling ELLs. My goal is to always reach who I can, when I can with what I can. #MasteryChat
A2: Our βcommodityβ is people, meaning theyβre diverse, unique and challenging, each with their own peccadilloes which make our job challenging (but always original!) #masterychat
#masterychat this year it's A LOT of social emotional challenges. I have academically high achieving students, but many of them struggle with interpersonal skills. It's been a lot of work all year helping them learn how to disagree kindly!
A2: Unmotivated, disaffected, underestimated, misunderstood, misplaced, never challenged and the student who never wanted to maximize their potential. Each one of these students is why we are here. Reach them all. #masterychat
A2 I had a struggling student that I wrote an encouraging sticky note to every class for 3 weeks (she threw it away every time) week 4 she came up to me after class in tears thanking me for not giving up on her #MasteryChat
A2- Some Ss would act out to avoid a task, especially if they struggle with the content. Other Ss are seeking attention- either positive or negative. Some Ss have sensory concerns that need to be met. #MasteryChat
Keep digging is a huge piece of it. Never give up on them. There's a path to reach them. Just need to find it. Creating units that can help Ss to connect their learning to the real world is one way we've seen a lot of Ts overcome, using the #teachfurther model - #masterychat
A2 The ones that don't have the mindset of seeing purpose and relevance in what they are doing in school are a challenge. However, I believe we have interventions that can help https://t.co/unwowbnf7R#masterychat
A2. Challenging Ss where behavior was a cry for help and seeing how some Ss crave just 1:1 working attention that they normally don't receive at home. #masterychat
A3 - What part DOESN'T Relationships play. Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. Without relationships NOTHING matters. This is how we break through. #masterychat
A2- The most challenging ones are the one's that feel like they are trying to undermine ... They are really calling out for help, but hard to keep the blood pressure down ... #masterychat
A2: There have been SO many over many years. Every person has a story, a past, a uniqueness.... it's important to embrace & respect them ALL! #MasteryChat
A2 The most challenging Ss that I taught were labeled before me. We must treat each student as an individual and help them develop a passion for school and learning. #MasteryChat
A3: Relations are the foundation of nearly everything. For that challenging student, you could be the first to breakthrough. You could be the one that helps them love learning and find their WHY.
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A3: Relationship building is the main way to help challenging students be successful. There needs to be trust and honesty in that relationship, and knowing that you will not give up on them. #masterychat
A3: Iβve found that when you have a stronger/better relationship with students, they want to please you. Iβve seen first hand these βchallengingβ Ss work for some teachers but not others. Relationships MATTER. #MasteryChat
A3 Without a relationship, we have nothing. Relationships first always, even though there can be some pretty strong walls to try to break through. #masterychat
A3 Everything. Challenging is in the eye of the beholder. Often those who are considered challenging are the ones I have strongest bonds with. #MasteryChat
A2: My favourite S I have ever taught, Tossed my desk on the second day of school, in the first 2 months he had a physical altercation with another T and threw a chair at another. We got through that and he aced the Provincial exams after his 1st successful year #MasteryChat
A3: I just want my students to have a connection with at least 1 adult in the school- I might ask other Ts/admin/support staff to try if I am struggling. #MasteryChat
A2: once had a student who desperately wanted out of school and wanted to learn the same trade as his father. Spending time w/ his dad meant the world to him. Used his desire as motivation to get him into alternative program #MasteryChat
#masterychat Q3 Without that nothing can happen. Kids can tell who really cares and if they feel this, it can do wonders! In their world we can be the only ones that provide them that feeling.
A3 This. Is. Everything. !!!!! It is the most rewarding thing in the world to connect with a S who desperately needs it. It gives hope to the hopeless. #masterychat
A3 Relationships are the key to success with all students. We need to build that trust, get to know students, learn their story. If you don't know the student, you will never be able to suggest the needed support for learning. We work with people. Know their hearts. #masterychat
A3 Relationships and connections with students MUST exist for learning to happen. Try learning from someone who does NOT like you. Not going to happen. #masterychat
A2: There have been SO many over many years. Every person has a story, a past, a uniqueness.... it's important to embrace & respect them ALL! #MasteryChat
A3: You need to establish a relationship with all students so that learning can take place. If students do not feel like you are there to support and encourage them they will not succeed. Students have to feel safe and comfortable at school. #MasteryChat
A3 - Students need to see that teachers care and often that is through a relationship that can change the perceptions of a student. Challenging students often don't have an adult mentor/coach/teacher where the relationship is positive; so positivity is key. #masterychat
It's literally everything. The brain literally cannot learn from someone not trusted or feel safe with. Without relationships, we are wasting our time. #masterychat
A3: Well they must trust you, that you know what they need and can provide it...they must also know that you are "Pro student." #wholechild#ReachThem#masterychat
A3: The relationship is everything with challenging students. It always depends on why this particular student is a βchallengeβ but buy-in is so crucial #masterychat
A3: It is ALL about relationships. Not only with the hard to reach students, but with every student. Treat every student as they are good and well-meaning...most usually are #MasteryChat
A3 Ss need to trust you first in order to agree to walk with you. They may have had a bad experience, and need you to prove you will not be the same way. #MasteryChat
A3: I give high fives to all my students, and I try hard to connect with the students who need it the most. Sometimes, I get discouraged by not being able to break down that barrier, but I know I am trying my best to hopefully make a difference. #masterychat
A2: I've also taught VERY VERY bright students who thought they "knew better" and had challenging behavior as a result. "Challenges" are across the spectrum. I'm glad I know that challenges are opportunities! #MasteryChat
A3 Relationships matter for every child, every day! We have to be intentional and make every effort to bring out the best in ALL of our students! #masterychat
A3: relationships are a necessity for a T to be successful no matter the student. Building trust/connection leads to growth and deeper learning #MasteryChat
A3: Relationship that facilitate confidence are integral to the success of our toughest students. They need to feel like they belong in the classroom #masterychat
A2b - Again, Sorry to Best a dead horse. As educators itβs our responsibility to go above the typical objective and standard. Reaching students where they are is not only part of our job, it is a key to becoming a successful teacher. #masterychat
A3 Relationships are everything! Students are more likely to excel if a teacher shows interest, cares about them and develops a relationship! #MasteryChat
#masterychat A3 The Tr / St RELATIONSHIP is EVERYTHING when dealing with Ss who have not succeeded in the traditional school environment. Your NONVERBAL communication is also HUGE! Last year I taught an 11th grader and he FINALLY passed his ALG I State Assessment. His 1st ever!
A3: Relationship that facilitate confidence are integral to the success of our toughest students. They need to feel like they belong in the classroom #masterychat
A3: Kids have to know you are invested in their life. They can spot a fake within 5 minutes. Once that relationship is established, they will walk through brick walls for you. Just like adults, though, kids need to be allowed to have a bad day or two along the way.#MasteryChat
A3: If you have a positive relationship with that student, they will jump through fire and work their tail off for you, because they have seen you do that for them. They are looking for someone to believe in them. Be that person, it is worth it! #masterychat@misskoplin
A2 I find every student has strengths and challenges. Some are just more visible. Challenges differ from learning differences, feeling safe, or fear of failure, but the key is to use strengths to build a relationship and success #masterychat
A3: Students need to know you care about them. You are vested in them. You want them to grow and eventually succeed. Relationship is EVERYTHING. #MasteryChat
Agreed, but it is equally important to see students as an individual with struggles that we need to honor and not categorize. I can see both sides, but I tend to try and start with a blank slate and try to work with the student to resolve issues. #masterychat
A3. If the hard to reach feel ignored, they will shut you out, making it harder for them to learn. Establishing a rapport with them shows them someone will not give up. You have to be willing to certain events and start each day anew. #MasteryChat
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Building a relationship is sometimes the first offense, I find. Knowing I truly care about them often makes enough of a mark to cajole them into trying. Iβve also had some that try to take advantage of the relationship. Dealing with that is a delicate process. #MasteryChat
#masterychat Q3 Nothing matters, not rigor, not relevance, not learning if a relationship aren't nurtured. Without a relationship, the students become disenfranchised. This is true for any child. You may see it in the challenging Student, but it manifest itself in every student.
A2 challenging in the sense that no matter what I try, won't do any work, or cannot seem to make a connection w/some, trying to build relationships #masterychat
A3: The whole part. People work for/with people. If we donβt relate and connect to them, if makes it difficult for us to find common ground and for them to trust us to move them forward. #masterychat
A2. While all challenging students are not alike, I have found that all of mine do have one thing in common: Their needs are not being met. #MasteryChat
A3: I believe relationships are the most important part of helping these students succeed. If they know that their teacher supports them and cares for them, the students will begin to try. #MasteryChat
A3: Iβm learning this yr that the Ss who are βproblemsβ are in need of someone to take the time to NOTICE them as something more. It is unraveling before my own π. Stop giving them the - instead turn it to +, but donβt forget about all the other Ss! Work in progress #MasteryChat
A3: relationship is everything. Students, like all people, want to know someone truly cares. The first step to breaking barriers and trying to mend past mistakes, guilt, anger is through forging a bond.
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A3 Relationships are crucial but often hard to cultivate. Time is always a factor and it can be hard to keep trying to love a kid who keeps pushing you away #MasteryChat
A3: Relationships are built on kind speech and reactions to speech. If Ss feel like they can speak their minds and/or make conjectures without being turned on, it helps. If they experience or SEE the T shut anyone down.....it's over. #masterychat
A3: #masterychat Relationships are EVERYTHING.
EVERY. THING.
If you don't build a relationship with students, you're never going to hook them. & the challenging Ss esp need that relationship. They're coming to school not just to learn, but to be loved.
A3: Building strong relationships with all students helps to foster an environment where every student feels valued and safe. It builds trust and that does not come easy with many students. #masterychat
A3 I think educators all agree that relationships are important. What we can learn from each other is the strategies we use to build them. #masterychat
A3 - Every thing! Each student is different, but in grad school, my professor shared something that has stuck with me for 20 years. β Find the clown or your will frown.β Means, make that connection early and often. #MasteryChat
A3: I've learned the hard way that, every one person on earth responds/answers to and seeks love. We are all relational beings. Relationship Opens The Heart Of The Human. #MasteryChat
A3 Relationships are key in working with anyone. If they donβt trust you they wonβt follow you or buy in to anything you are trying to accomplish. I just try to get to know people , try and see what they need in life #MasteryChat
A3 Attempting to build a relationship is key, as long as you're invested & don't expect to gain something from her. Do it because she deserves it. #MasteryChat
A1: βBeyond the surfaceβ - Thereβs probably an underlying reason for this behavior which we need to figure out. We can then move forward with what we know. #MasteryChat
A3: In psychotherapy we call the relationship the non-specific factors of a specific treatment protocol. Funny thing is that the non-specific factors like therapeutic alliance predict outcomes more than measures like adherence or fidelity to the protocol. #masterychat
A3a Even in the most difficult and challenging child there lies a heart that needs to feel positive feelings Ts just have to keep on making things positive & life centered #masterychat
A3 Relationships are HUGE!! If you don't care, if you're not their to build up that relationship and that child, why are you here? It's not just about the facts you put in a child's mind, it's helping them to believe in themselves and grow into stronger people. #MasteryChat
A3 everything! relationships is where we have to start, focus, relationships are critical. Have to find that way to connect and go from there #masterychat
A3 I have been lucky to build relationships with students after a virtual collaboration. Even went to visit them. They have forever changed my hearts and have made an impact on my life and teaching. #masterychat
A3. Feedback (and resulting growth) needs to come in the context of a positive and affirming relationship. Otherwise, they'll ignore you and the feedback. From a podcast this podcast featuring @paulgreenjrhttps://t.co/b4uzFmu4Ft#masterychat
Negative criticism can be hurtful. That's why @PaulGreenJunior says it's important to build relationships before you dig into someone's work. Listen on @ApplePodcasts or wherever you get your podcasts: https://t.co/ELB7JwdQQR
A3 Relationships are everything. I can only speak my truth but I was an outsider teaching in a community that wasnβt my own. Respect had to be earned, my Ss has to see I was willing to make the visit to their home and respect their community #MasteryChat
A3: Relationships are everything. Understanding the student and what the challenging behavior is communicating is an essential element for moving forward together. #MasteryChat
A3: #masterychat Relationships are EVERYTHING.
EVERY. THING.
If you don't build a relationship with students, you're never going to hook them. & the challenging Ss esp need that relationship. They're coming to school not just to learn, but to be loved.
a3 Association. We must build a sense of belonging, hope, motivation. I don't know a ton about my >100 students, but I work to build a climate where they feel known & loved. #masterychat
Be the arbitrator of kindness....not the arbitrator of truth. That's a key to nurturing a safe classroom for all Ss. If a S is still "difficult" in April.....time to look in the mirror. #masterychat
A3: they are everything. They donβt hurt people they care about on purpose so ss try. When feedback is given when thereβs a relationship, itβs accepted. With no relationship itβs criticism and ss are defensive. When you mess up, you say sorry and ss forgive you. #masterychat
A3: Fostering positive relationships is the essential component of dealing with a challenging student. Creating trust, accountability, responsibility and pride in the student can lead to nothing but positivity. Care for the student and the rest will come. #masterychat
A3. Relationships are key. The kids will tell you which teachers they know care about them. Those are the classes where they are more successful. #MasteryChat
A3. With challenging Ss, they need someone who will listen to them, have that strog relationship with and begin to grow trust by working 1:1, then a change begins to occur when we find out what is cuasing the behavior. #masterychat
A3 - Tell me any troubled student who has come back to visit their teacher who based it off of a lesson that was taught? They came back because you made them feel wanted and special. #MasteryChat
A3 - Tell me any troubled student who has come back to visit their teacher who based it off of a lesson that was taught? They came back because you made them feel wanted and special. #MasteryChat
A3 We simply need to remember, if relationships are the most important, they need to come first and be part of a school's mission/vision. That needs to be a priority, not just talk or an afterthought. Let's live with our hearts. Let's do what is best. #masterychat
that was my struggle a year ago, tried so many different things, and this year made huge changes, big difference! stations, more student choice, more #pbl#masterychat
There is an episode on my podcast called "Reaching that Kid" where I talk about one a bit. https://t.co/IRL400BJTB and I also talk about it in "Build Relationships Not Barriers" #masterychat
A3: I just worked with a student today with whom Iβve worked all year to establish a positive relationship and watched him throw furniture and break pencils. And at the end of the day I told him I couldnβt wait to see him tomorrow. Relationships are EVERYTHING. #MasteryChat
A3: relationship is everything. Students, like all people, want to know someone truly cares. The first step to breaking barriers and trying to mend past mistakes, guilt, anger is through forging a bond.
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A3 We simply need to remember, if relationships are the most important, they need to come first and be part of a school's mission/vision. That needs to be a priority, not just talk or an afterthought. Let's live with our hearts. Let's do what is best. #masterychat
A3: Building a rapport with the student is key! Students need to know we are there for them and care. It also gives the message that we look beyond the behavior and want to know more about βwho they really areβ. #MasteryChat
I get to have mine all year, but I only get them in 45-90 minute chunks every other day. It can be tough to make enough time to spend with each student in a meaningful way #masterychat
I have to say that this chat is one of the most important ever! Itβs easy to teach when every student is in task, interested and involved. Throughout a long career that will never always be the case. We must develop the skills and values to at least attempt more. #MasteryChat
This spans every level and area in a school: teachers, students, administrators, assistants, specials, custodial staff, greeters, volunteers & parents It all starts w/#relationships#masterychat
A3:
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Challenging students,
Need me and you...
Specifically, they need a champion who will never give up on them. #MasteryChat
Yes. And even with + not every S will respond as quickly as we would want to see. I always hope I will see the 180 before the ditch gets really deep #masterychat
I think it speaks volumes that, as a long term sub, youβre on here seeking opportunities to increase S engagement. It will come because you care. #Masterychat
A4: Showing them that every day is a new day, so one rough day doesn't mess up everything they've worked for. And a shout out to restorative chats! #masterychat#socialworkers
A4 - Having conversations about NOTHING, finding out who they are, what drives them, When we reach our students as PEOPLE we can grow them as LEARNERS #masterychat.
A4: The most successful strategy I have had with hard to reach students is conversations. Making the student feel that they have a voice, and that their feelings and opinions matter, has really made a difference. #masterychat
A4: Don't give up but know when it is time for a time out. When I am bugged I need my space, I am a grown man and my emotions take over at a point. We ask too much of kids to say be better than the adults. But giving up is not an option #MasteryChat
A4: Legitimate conversations in the hall. I talk to them in the hall between blocks. However, if a student was also being challenging I bring them to the hall during class. Instead of yelling at them, I just talk to them and we work together. Works A LOT! #masterychat
A2- unmotivated, unwilling, rude, resistant, quiet, angry, traumatized, challenging. Take your pick. Each has a complex set of challenges or barriers that can be worked through. Some take longer than others.
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A4: Don't give up but know when it is time for a time out. When I am bugged I need my space, I am a grown man and my emotions take over at a point. We ask too much of kids to say be better than the adults. But giving up is not an option #MasteryChat
A4 Attending sporting events and after school activities show Ss we care about them outside of our classrooms. Ss need to know that we care and will always be there for them! #masterychat
I've been working at empowering Ss by helping them understand their brains, their abilities to change how they feel & respond to different stimuli. #masterychat
#masterychat A4 Visit the student where they feel confident... their place of work, the athletic field, the band room. Let them know that you care for their successes.
A3. With challenging Ss, they need someone who will listen to them, have that strog relationship with and begin to grow trust by working 1:1, then a change begins to occur when we find out what is cuasing the behavior. #masterychat
A4: Listening. The most successful strategy leading to success with hard to reach students has been truly listening. Listening to understand and empathize, never just to reply.
A4: As a student teacher and hopefully soon to be first year teacher, I am interested in reading the answers. I have found caring to be critical because, once a student knows you care, he/she will care to learn. #masterychat
A4 Differentiation/personalization have worked best. Once you have gotten to know the students, work with them to build their demonstration of learning. Give them choice, listen to their voice. When learning is different/meaningful/purposeful, students want to learn. #masterychat
A4: I often schedule lunch sessions with students to listen to things going on and just give them extra attention. I also send home postcards or send @ClassDojo messages. #MasteryChat
A4: getting to know them. And I mean, knowing them. Not surface level "they like bmx" but how they feel about things and if that's the same as everyone else they live with. Who they take care of and how that makes them feel. Those things. #masterychat
A4 Speak the name of the S. Get to know him/her on a personal level by remembering details, asking poignant questions. Providing feedback, not just grades. Giving them choices for differentiation. Actively listening. Sharing your own story. #MasteryChat
A4: using consistent and high expectations and maintaining a positive relationship with them. Sometimes supporting and listening to them happens before learning/teaching can happen. #MasteryChat
A4 Attending sporting events and after school activities show Ss we care about them outside of our classrooms. Ss need to know that we care and will always be there for them! #masterychat
A4: First off - talk to them about anything and everything. Connect. Teachers are often robotic, distant, and too academic. We must be as human as our students. Struggling students need to see that connection before we can find a solution that works for them. #MasteryChat#edchat
A4 -
* learn their name fast
* learn their likes and dislikes fast
* find commonality
* smile and laugh with them
* donβt take their issues personally
* be persistent and patient #MasteryChat
A4: Having one on one convos with them and asking about things other than school. Getting them to smile by doing something silly. Giving them options. Giving them compliments to build their self esteem. Expressing disappointment, not anger, when they mess up. #MasteryChat
A4- This is less a specific strategy and more a mindset, but we must be persistent. Some of our most challenging students have learned to expect adults to give up on them. Defy their expectations and show them you don't accept their willingness to fail! #masterychat
A4: tabular rasa...blank slate. It's easy to look at past behaviors, reports, and grades to make a judgement. I prefer to start from scratch and keep it a judgement free zone. #notplanetfitness#masterychat
A4- Often it's not a strategy for them, but a strategy for me that works better. I have to check myself first. What is my reaction? What attitude do I give off? #masterychat
One way to establish a strong personal connection with students is to share your work! Read them stories you wrote when you were in school.
I wrote about this in a blog post here:
https://t.co/GLH0jvCtCj#masterychat
I always tell my students that I will never hold a bad day against them. Sometimes they are going through stuff we just don't know. They deserve to have space and to have someone who won't write them off. #masterychat
A4: Making an effort to get to know them and why they are the way they are. Shaking their hand when they come to class. Empowering them. Being intentional about not treating them differently. #MasteryChat
Empathy is the only thing and still showing a commitment to their personal as well as academic success. Iβve found a great shortcut is music, ask them to show you a song of theirs, engages someone with whatβs happening on their phones lol! #MasteryChat#AussieED
A4- Clean Slate theory, everyday starts fresh. Use humor, tell them my story so they connect and feel safe and secure/ Take interest in their home lives and extracurricular activities. #masterychat
A4: I have conversations on a regular basis with my hard to reach students. I let my students know that I want them to succeed and I wonβt give up on them. #MasteryChat
A4 This may sound crazy ...but I talk with them (youβd be amazed how much you learn about a student if you just have a conversation and get to know each other ) @DynamicDuda338#wondertwins#MasteryChat
A4: Remembering that there are no such things as BAD kids - just bad situations. Find ways to connect w Ss - music is a RAD avenue to foster relationships. #masterychat
A4 Getting to know studentsβ cultures helps, not approaching them from a deficit mindset. Often we see things differently based on cultural differences. Being colorblind can silence kids. #MasteryChat
A4- Clean Slate theory, everyday starts fresh. Use humor, tell them my story so they connect and feel safe and secure/ Take interest in their home lives and extracurricular activities. #masterychat
Listening and engaging with them. Again, challenging students often don't have a positive adult relationship and just listening can change that. I try and touch base with all my difficult students once a day and then have a brief conversation once a week. It helps.#masterychat
A4: Spend time with them. Every chance I can. Find out what makes them tick. Talk to their guidance counselor about home life. As soon as I can figure out their interests, I learn as much as I can so the next time I see them, I'm ready to share. #MasteryChat
A4. Honoring their voices in guiding our work together. Provide several ways for students to get into a project, for example, but allow them to design choices as well. #masterychat
A3- to me this is the basic foundation where all good work comes from. Kids donβt learn from people who donβt care. Kids donβt learn from educators who are aloof or wonβt take the time to know who they are.
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A4: Find out what they are passionate about. Make a connection to what they are interested in and let them incorporate it into your classroom. Recognize effort when it is made and learning when it is attempted. Celebrate the small victories with them. #masterychat
#MasteryChat A4 lessing students know the facts for areas struggling and asking them to have your back. This builds a student's capacity to ask for the same story when needed. It works.
A4 Working one on one with students, creating personal relationships, showing interests in their hobbies (even video games!), making learning interactive and using a multisensory approach. #MasteryChat
A4: For me, there aren't any formalities to this. I just talk with them and I always listen ( get feedback ) through their appearance, approach to fellow Ss, to learning for that day, etc. #MasteryChat
A4. Get to know them. Let them know you have expectations for their success and are willing to help them. For some I let them pick their learning. I give them a topic but they can learn about it how they want. Some go for it and others decide the classwork is easier. #MasteryChat
A4 Getting to know them, understanding the root cause of what makes them "challenging," helping them figure out strategies to overcome those challenges #masterychat
Be real with your students that are hard to reach. They really need the authentic connections of caring and love which is probably missing within them. #masterychat
I've been concerned that our trauma training seems to stop w/empathy and doesn't explain neuroplasticity. The world tells Ss they "can't help how they feel," and that can be so demotivating. #MasteryChat
#masterychat A4: Beginning of the year Ss begin a "Mathacognition" page on which they give me their emotional associations with math as well as their goals. 1-on-1 follow-ups ensue as well as more metacognitive dialogues all year.
THIS is my job. Math is just a pretense.
A3: relationships are everything. You can't have bloom without maslow and you can't have maslow without putting forth an effort to caring. #masterychat
#masterychat Q4 Give the students the opportunity to demonstrate mastery using their strengths and interests. Give them a choice to bring themselves into the learning process, let them own the learning.
A4. For some it has been Google Suite tools with Google Classroom.. others it's computer club and coding... others it is just being sure they have a lunch. And of course Kagan structures I am learning more about each day. Loved jump-in reading with novel study. #masterychat
#masterychat a4 Maslow b4 Blooms, lovin' it. My wee add on is that if a student can't take compliments, then tell their mates outside of class, it will get back to them and it will build the relationship #studentlife
A4: Much of perceived "difficulty" with Ss can be traced back to the question of "WHY?" When the learning environment does not connect with their "WHY?" then we should not be surprised if they balk at the Ts activities. #MasteryChat
A4: I have eaten lunch with them, I have given them responsibilities/leadership in the classroom, I have acknowledged their strengths intentionally and cultivated that... #masterychat
A4. Taking a few minutes to talk about anything they want, smiling, joking, fist bumps, high fives, snacks, compliments, flexible seating, playing music, positive phone calls/emails home. Those little investments have HUGE returns. #MasteryChat
A4 Having time to work with them during stations, side conversations, get to know them, find common interests, listen to them, show care more than just abt content #masterychat
A4- conscious work to know them. Take time to learn what motivates and makes them tick. Past that spend time building community and expectations that encompass the whole environment.
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A4 One on One support, offering Choice Boards for student responses that appeal to the student. Success is esteem building and can build on itself. #masterychat
#masterychat A4 Since 1990 Always Believe In Yourself has been my 1st rule, and.... #ItWorks! When the Ss KNOW you #Believe in them, it will have TREMENDOUS influences on your Ss. #beentheredonethat I even wrote a book about it! The Story of Always Believe, Coming this Fall.
A4: My school adopted a Restorative approach to BM. Through this approach, I was able to improve my language choices when having conversations with the S and S parents. Remaining calm and listening and giving time and space for thinking. #MasteryChat
A4a They need to feel important. Find out about their interests, bring them into your teaching. Create nonverbal signals when they need a break. Conference one on one, at their level. Give some space and time to cool down. Evaluate your space- is it overstimulating?#MasteryChat
A4: find common interests early. Discuss to show you are human and care before difficulties arise. Say hi every day with eye contact, check in on learning and personal each day 1:1. Allow space to talk freely with you. Ask what they need and never correct in public. #masterychat
I have a coteacher that plays video games on Twitch after school to talk about narratives, but really it is a way to get nerdy with students. It is so simple but he has had great success with students. #masterychat
A4:
*Giving a classroom job/responsibility
*Frequent, specific, meaningful praise
*Bragging on student to other teacher
*Having one-on-one conferences
* positive emails/phone calls home
*allowing student to be βguinea pigβ for activities
*stickers/affirmations/etc. #MasteryChat
I see what you're getting at for sure. Helping S's to understand themselves is empowering. #masterychat I think that is important, particularly in the developmental years..
A4 - Reading the responses itβs easy to see the importance of traits that arenβt measured. This is the ART of teaching. No handbook for this. #MasteryChat
LOL!! This is so great!!
You mean we're not supposed to sneer or shame them for those darned fidget spinners that "weren't needed when we were in school"?
((heavy sarcasm))
They LOVE when they get to have us be excited with them!
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A4 Building strong relationships, include their family, building on their strengths, finding the root of their challenges and help them overcome them. #MasteryChat
A4: Meet them where they are: literally & figuratively. Listen with your eyes, ears, & heart. Believe what they tell you. Use reflective ?s - "I can tell you're uncomfortable today. What's on your mind?" & respecting them if they need some alone time/don't answer. #masterychat
Very interesting when some certain Ss are deemed "difficult" only because they may have a different approach to learning that may not coincide with what Ts consider important. #MasteryChat
A4: In the south, we call@them βcome to Jesus meetings.β For instance, today I had to talk to on older lady who readmitted this semester. She was feeling frustrated because she hadnβt been in school for a while and was having some issues. That was an easy one. #MasteryChat
A4: Knowing the details of the student's life matters. Spending a few minutes each day talking about non-school topics builds relationships. I'm also a huge fan of humor! #MasteryChat
A4 I make it a point to spend extra time near them during work times, ask whole class attendance questions that allow me and the class to get to know them better, and give them opportunities for passion projects #masterychat
A4. Honoring their voices in guiding our work together. Provide several ways for students to get into a project, for example, but allow them to design choices as well. #masterychat
A4B I have also seen restorative justice practices be extremely effective if executed with fidelity. When you can have circles and process as a whole class when an interruption to the culture has happened...itβs powerful #masterychat
A5. Patience, are listening are key. Working with a child and helping them with hwk in a subject their not comfortable doing. Taking away safety nets like charts where they are so dep. on. and working w/ them. Working 1:1 special time with that Ss. #masterychat
True story, I started playing this over spring break because my students kept talking about it. Lots of fun and it has helped me grow some relationships with my students who play. Great street cred. #masterychat#fortnite
A4: #masterychat Getting to know them as people beyond my class. Listening to them, remembering what they like/dislike. Asking them about things outside of school. Connecting my teaching to those interests.
Showing grace when they are acting up.
Apologizing when Im wrong.
A4. Letting the student know when you are struggling and asking them to have your back. They will do the same to you when they are having a rmtough day. It works. #MasteryChat
A4 It's been hard for me and I've learned this over the years... Don't take it personally. Challenging kids are not angry at you or out to get you. You just happen to be there. #MasteryChat
Self regulation and efficacy can move a Ss away from feelings of hopeless destinies into envisioning realistic dreams & goals worth pursuing. #MasteryChat
A4: Ss know when you are genuine.. they KNOW when you care... if they BELIEVE you (big ripple in amonst small) BELIeVE in him/her, he/she will try... and surprise even YOU in his/her capabilities #masterychat
Self regulation and efficacy can move a Ss away from feelings of hopeless destinies into envisioning realistic dreams & goals worth pursuing. #MasteryChat
Right?! I donβt want to sit, idly, perfectly still and silent, writing on a worksheet on a desk for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, either!!!! #masterychat#competencenotcompliance
A4: Iβve found having conversations helps ease the tension. I try my best to make myself available when the student has something to tell or share as that shows me the student is reaching out. They appreciate the communication we have. #MasteryChat
We must be careful not to conflate compliance with Ss who are considered "non-difficult." Ss who aren't "difficult" aren't necessarily deep learners. #MasteryChat
#MasteryChat. A4 continued. Empowerment. Give students jobs/roles that matter. Not silly insignificant jobs, real jobs that help the classroom, school, community.
a4 I realized I was onto something last week when one S nearly shouted, "Someday I want to have a job I can love as much as Dr. W loves hers." I need to do more of whatever elicited that...not sure what. #MasteryChat
#masterychat IS AMAZING! Great input on reaching troubled Ss. THIS IS WHY TRS ARE IN IT! Great inspiration. Can't wait until the fall when my book comes out. This is a huge theme of it. #AlwaysBelieve
Imagine my surprise when 1 of my toughest S said he was from my zipcode (an hour+ away from our school). We spent a 20 minutes just talking about our neighborhood & other kids joined in. Class ended with another S said he felt more connected to our group than ever. #masterychat
Great point! So many teachers burn out and unleash their anger on students. Remembering that many of these students have serious struggles is key! #MasteryChat
I love this statement @LaneWalker2. Students need to be able to self regulate and have self efficacy. What are some strategies that you use to get students here? #masterychat
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@LaneWalker2, @dene_gainey, @LaneWalker2
And I am literally in chill mode. Students come back to school with a stronger view of you as teacher and perhaps, dare I say, mentor...uncle, second dad, supporter...reacher...changemaker.. #masterychat
A3) Relationshis are crucial if you donβt have one with Ss you will get no where. You have to care and prove how much you care. Trusting them and talking to them with honest kindness is important #MasteryChat
In order to be able to go deep, the pool canβt be shallow. Ts need to provide access to the deep end while keeping a close eye while Ss test the waters. #masterychat
Q4 #Masterychat
Jumping in late, Jillian T from CA. #
Allowing time for them to feel both physically & psychologically safe. Staying calm when they present with unloving behaviors. Never shaming them if redirection is needed, and making the next day a clean slate to build on.
A5 Tell them one of your success stories, the one child who showed you the power of relationship When peers see our emotion they will see the worth in investing #masterychat
A5 I think most need to be led to take a step back and see the causes of the reluctance to learn. They need to be taught to NOT be so defensive. #masterychat
A5: #masterychat This is harder than reaching those challenging Ss in the first place!
Model it. Speak positively of those students & highlight their growth/achievement/success. When they find something neg to say about challenging students, say something positive about the S
A5 - Donβt accept excuses. Model perseverance and share practical solutions. Avoid chest puffing but bring insight an listen during interactions & discussions w/ staff. Utilize meetings to collaborate and focus on what's working not what isn't or what's challenging. #masterychat
A4: Taking time to go beyond the learning and finding out who they are and their interests. Able to show #purpose through what they care about. #masterychat
A5: Support, collaboration, and listening. Support them with resources, collaborate with them on new approaches and student choice, and listen deeply as they talk looking for areas where you can help.
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A5 When I read the question my first thought is.... what T doesn't believe in this?!?
In MS you would last very long if you didn't believe this. My school isn't perfect, but every T is committed to success for ALL. #MasteryChat
A5 By having courageous conversations. I think itβs popular to say we believe all kids can learn, but until we unearth the biases we all have, weβll end up maintaining systems that marginalize βthoseβ kids. #MasteryChat
A5: Continuing to stress the importance of building relationships and remembering where students are coming from. There is always a reason behind the way they behave. Iβm slowing seeing that unfortunately, some teachers will never βbuy inβ . #masterychat
A5 Isn't it sad that we still need to convince people? Build relationships with colleagues, share stories from kids. Always lead with the heart. Emotions and stories will help persuade them. It is a non-negotiable. #masterychat
A5: I donβt have kids but if I did I wouldnβt want anyone giving up on them or thinking theyβre too far gone. When we say EACH student or ALL students or EVERY student we mean just that. EACH and ALL and EVERY. #masterychat
A5: As a student teacher, I sometimes feel like I do not have a lot to contribute, but Twitter changed that for me. I keep on trying to spread my enthusiasm, and I am grateful to work alongside amazing colleagues who always put the students first. #masterychat
A3- HUGE!! I can tell you from experience that my first year I didnβt know anything about building relationships. This year I was intentional and public that it was my goal, and I saw my huge mistake. W/o relationships, you can only go so far. #masterychat
A5 - By being an example to those teachers. We have all heard that "conversation" about difficult students - the complaining. I choose not to participate and go do something positive. I started this my first year, and I think it has had an impact. #masterychat
A5: share successes and visit classrooms. Be open to feedback and seek it. Have to allow for vulnerability in order to grow. We want same for Ss so we should model this ourselves #MasteryChat
A5: Meet incredibly often with them (and more staff!) to share what you know about your students. This fosters their perspective, understanding, and tolerance, and pushes them towards building more relationships themselves! #MasteryChat#edchat
A4: I laugh with them. I listen and acknowledge (without embarrassment). Just BE there to share a moment in time. Most times, that is all that is needed. When in doubt, just smile. No judgement. Give Ss room to take responsibility and be there when they take it. #masterychat
A5 You can help colleagues by sharing tips on how to handle the problems amd things the Student is interested in. Encourage them to build a relationship with the student #masterychat
A5 Remain consistently positive. Refrain from gossiping about Ss or speaking negatively about them. Demonstrate compassion and offer grace. #MasteryChat
A5: I am having that issue right now with the hs I work. At the ms, my colleagues and I have many conversations about what works with certain students and what does not. We believe that every student has the capability of learning, we just have to figure out how. #masterychat
A5: Never be part of the pessimist and negativity crowd. Spread positivity and belief. Belief in students, belief in colleagues, and belief in the learning community being built each day.
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A4) Work with them, talk to them honestly and listen, let them have opportunities of shine or lead, be there for them and show up to their activities to show you care. Build that relationship but if they push stand your ground. #MasteryChat
A4: #masterychat. Patience, perseverance, consistency, understanding, compassion, tough love, and above all a listening ear and a shoulder to hold tears or verbal punches. You also need to speak the words love and care often. #KyEdCo
A5: talk about how great the kid(s) are. Nothing changes minds like hearing the good. Less judgemental and more about looking for the good in the kid.
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A5. Support teachers through professional learning top understand what makes students difficult, then treat the teachers how you want them to treat the students. #preforgiveness#MasteryChat
A5: Live it. Model compassion. Help them understand what is at risk. Adults that have not learned the importance of all Ss are not going to learn it if we let them believe some are just lost causes. #MasteryChat
key to engagement is start with the relationships, learn about the Ss, create opps for them to do diff things, more authentic, their choices, build that motivation, S-T interaction, then leads to engagmt, keep it going :) #masterychat
A4: I laugh with them. I listen and acknowledge (without embarrassment). Just BE there to share a moment in time. Most times, that is all that is needed. When in doubt, just smile. No judgement. Give Ss room to take responsibility and be there when they take it. #masterychat
A6:
I really just point out positives, ask questions and play devilβs advocateβno, not call the Ss the devil πβIβm just getting colleagues to just stop and reflect. #MasteryChat
A5: As team leader I implemented "Student Praises" into our team meetings after "Student Concerns." I try to be sure I mention a challenging student in a positive life to help change mindsets. #masterychat@ERobbPrincipal@KGT_Educator@ToddRisser@misskoplin
A5: By example. When other Ts see how Ss can be, they are more motivated to change. Donβt dwell on the negatives of those Ss. Express your care and passion for those Ss and try to get the Ss to show them their best. #MasteryChat
A5 Start by listening...I believe the vast majority of teachers donβt enter the profession believing Ss canβt learn, but years of feeling disempowered and voiceless can make one cynical. Try to help them find the spark that made them want to be a teacher #masterychat
#masterychat A5 #GrowthMindset ! Be a POSITIVE force in the hallways! NEVER EVER ENGAGE IN GOSSIP THAT DEGRADES THE Ss! If Trs are talking down the Ss they teach LEAVE THEIR PRESENCE! Above all, BE POSITIVE! It will inspire not just your Ss, but also your coworkers
A5: This is one reason I love where I work, we all believe every student can learn and be successful with the right support. And we can be honest with one another to see if that student is ready to learn, or needs to focus on non-school needs first #masterychat
A5: sharing strategies and techniques with other teachers and PLCs. We also do peer observations as a PDP which helps enhance our techniques as well! #MasteryChat
A3: Relationships are vital to the success of all students but more so for challenging students. I've found that a strong, trusting relationship will motivate students to try just because they know you care #masterychat
A5: Just the other day I found myself sharing my own vulnerabilities with a colleague who was struggling to connect with her trainee. I suggested looking for opportunities to do the same. #masterychat
4A: Emails home for positive behavior early on. Side chats about how great an assignment was completed. Enlisting admin and counselors to high five the student in the hall b/c they heard class is going well. #MasteryChat
A5: Empower Your Ss to own their own choices in and out of school. They need to know they have a voice and once they do they can show others firsthand! #MasteryChat#Nan3EDU
A5: Live it. Model compassion. Help them understand what is at risk. Adults that have not learned the importance of all Ss are not going to learn it if we let them believe some are just lost causes. #MasteryChat
A5- Honestly, I really struggle w/this myself, bc I do believe that at some point a kid has to be ready to take responsibility of their own learning. I want to believe that 100% of the kids are reachable. #masterychat
A5. Preach #growthmindset , be sure they feel supported in all efforts in their classroom... encourage colleagues to offer students a chance to express how they learn best and to learn at their own pace... that's the best engagement advice possible. #masterychat
A5: "Walk the walk." Model for them, support them, plan with them, provide them with strategies that work for you with that student. Students need consistency. If they see that all teachers are on board to support them, the only thing they can do is succeed. #masterychat
A4- personalized behavior plans, BUT including them in the conversation. I let the kids pick what decoration they wanted (ie. emojis or nfl team), we had checkins where they made goals and saw their progress, etc. Encourage them to WANT to succeed #masterychat
A5. Building a community of folks who see teaching as constantly tinkering + designing a way forward that reaches all students. And really emphasize that a team is needed. While we can develop strong bonds individually, students aren't just with one teacher all day. #MasteryChat
#masterychat Q5 Invite the teacher to visit a class or setting where the student experiences success. Watch how the student reacts to the adult and learning environment. Success leaves clues, learn from them.
A5: remind them they are kids. Sometimes we expect two much. If our Ss can't in front of or with then when would they ever feel like they could? #masterychat
Talk with them. I have had several Ss that failed courses with different Ts but passed mine. Explain what was done without blame. The strategies might be useful later. #MasteryChat
#MasteryChat Professional Development is key! Informal or formal PD filled with ah-ha moments discovering why students struggle and follow up strategies can help ALL teacher be successful!
A5 Remind colleagues that educating Ss is like playing poker. We are not always dealt favorable hands; however, in our profession we go βALL INβ for our Ss! Itβs critical that we never FOLD on them! #masterychat
A5: Educators are human -- they will at times seek the path of least resistance. They must remember their "WHY" that brought them to the teaching profession. Pretty sure that involves the idea that a Ss with a pulse can learn. #MasteryChat
#masterychat Q5 Trying to be a role model for a growth mindset instead of a fixed one. Also, reminding those that are slightly more resistant, to be more empathetic. The "tougher" students are more than likely the ones that need us the most.
A5) Lead by example, speak kindly and share what growth your students have made. Be willing to listen and offer advice to teachers who are struggling. #MasteryChat
I'd never heard of #masterychat until this evening but the conversations happening there about student success and teaching have me lurking! #librarylife#iamalibrarian
I love Calling parents about the good deeds their kids do! Writing notecards to celebrate a kidsβ choice/action/attitude/growth. Everyone has something positive about them. Notice and note! #masterychat
A5: Sharing our "WHYs" with each other. Why we started on this journey in the first place! Sharing successes & celebrating even the little things... remembering that we're allowed to have bad days, doubt, disappointments, but we've got each other's backs & can do it! #masterychat
A5. Promote teacher self-care. Let them step away for just a moment when they are frustrated. An escalated adult can't de-escalate an escalated child. Tap in/Tap out is what we use. https://t.co/FnKOfuLwOP#MasteryChat
A5) By being a model and helping them when they cannot handle an issue. Then reflect with them after, so that they can fill their toolbox. #masterychat
A4: A lot of small group instruction, putting them in situations where they are supported at every step of the process, and giving them opportunities to experience success #masterychat
A5: I wish I knew the answer to this. If someone has it, please share because all our kids deserve respect. My bad days are not because of challenging kids, they are when peers do not feel these kids are salvagable. #MasteryChat
A5 I think we all need a shoulder to lean, vent, model, motivate, and help us stay on the right path. I think most of us know but every now and then we second guess ourselves or our choices. I just try to be a coworker that I would want others to be for me. #MasteryChat
A5 lead by example, show how to make each S count, just raise the bar and hope they decide to rise to the occasion, share passively what youβre doing, give them time & space to come around #masterychat
#masterychat Q5 Also, providing real and worthy professional development. Resistance can come from a lack of support and/or frustration on how to reach these kids. Lets get into each others classrooms and learn from one another!!!
A5: Developing a shared vision and mission for our school and then revisiting this at our team meetings brings the focus back to the idea that all kids are our kids and deserve the best from us. #MasteryChat
A5 Remind them that it isnβt personal. Provide PD, especially on trauma, ASD and Sensory disorders. We all need more tools in our toolkit #MasteryChat
A5: Celebrating success! Sometimes when colleagues observe that students are improving in my class, that opens the door to conversations where I share strategies that Iβm using with my students. #MasteryChat
If the student is "hard to reach," perhaps review the pedagogy used in the learning environment. Maybe the teaching process is the very thing driving the student beyond learning's reach. #MasteryChat
Been reading this by @courageousdove . Thereβs a protocol that sets up honest convos in schools about race, privilege, bias and their impact on students. #masterychat
That is not easy to step into, relationships for sure, noticing the slightest things can make the biggest diff. I was struggling and happened to see the #readyplayerone book, told a S that I read it, that was the moment of change for our connection in class #masterychat
A5: Remind them that no matter how many times they have to βpick upβ a student who has βfallen downβ a S knowing you are in the arena alongside them, battling w them & not just in the stands will make a huge diff in the end. #masterychat
#masterychat A5 The difficult student isn't always the one acting out. Make sure to let that teacher know that those students need out of the box strategies too.
#masterychat Think about what your school rewards: aptitude or growth. If it's growth, a "difficult student" represents an opportunity for you and your school to shine. If it's aptitude, such a student is not welcome or valued. How does your school treat these Ss?
A5: #masterychat
The same way we keep at it with our Ss, through patience, grace, perseverance, we mirror this with our colleagues until they are open to receiving this message.
We also have Pd book clubs, Ts get to choose books, that allows for new ideas and research.
Sorry I missed most of the chat today β had to get kids to bed. Look forward to going back and seeing the great conversation that took place! #masterychat
A5: As an admin, I share stories about the S to reshape Tβs POV. The most defensive, hard to reach S needs a caring teacher even more than the loveable kid. Every S needs a sense of belonging. #MasteryChat
A5: They may need to see you do it...they may need a new approach...share my methods..reflect...and renew the mind, get into a BOOMing chat like this... #masterychat
A lot of them I have found over the past few months doing #edchats like #masterychat I feel that a lot can be learned from knowing the struggles you face in classroom are being faced by talented individuals all across the world. That inspires me.
Hey #masterychat if you aren't busy on Tuesday night, join me in the #cultureed chat as we talk about leading and learning in innovative schools! Hope to see you there! Is it here where we can engage challenging students?
A4 Hi all..Jaslyn K5 ESL teacher from NC. Sorry Iβm late.
Love & Logic. Focus on the βCan dosβ of our Ss, not the flaws. Empowering Ss means truly believing in their potential & holding them to it. And most importantly... love our Ss.
#masterychat
A5. I listen to those teachers and offer suggestions. But this year I have taken a new approach of coaching the students more and helping them to advocate for themselves. We talk about what they can do to be noticed positively so that no teacher gives up on them. #MasteryChat
A3) Many of those hard to reach kids, have only known failure. It can take a long time to overcome that. If you give up on them they may be lost forever. #masterychat
@ResiliencyInc gave a PD once that just showed me how much the brain plays into response. It's always a positive check to balance my perception. #masterychat
Super powerful. Posting your whys. Shouting out your Why on the school news/website - let the world know itβs amazing being an educator! #MasteryChat
A5) Buy in from teachers can increase when given time to reflect on self. I think #reflection is often overlooked in adults even when we push it for Ss. #growthmindset#masterychat
A6 I have learned so much from @JoriKrulder, She Tβchs in CA and never gave up on a struggling reader, she turned to @voxer & gave us updates & finally found his passion for reading, she never gives up, she inspires me #masterychat
Iβm not a #K12 teacher or an admin, but I work with lot of them. And reading everyones thoughts and answers to Qs during #masterychat, makes me convinced that youβre all super heroes. Thank all and thank you @HillMrispo for hosting a great chat!
A6: I would say any teacher that promotes kindness over compliance is a great place to start. My friend @NowakRo is the best examples of this I know but there are so many. @LevineWrites@CRCarter313@DrMaryHoward are just a few that speak of kindness over control. #masterychat
A6: @LaurenPorosoff, author of Curriculum At Your Core and Empower Your Students. Full disclosure-- she's also my co-author and life partner. #masterychat
A6. Any educator that gives 100% every day & puts students first. Education isnβt about popularity, fame, money, etc. Itβs helping KIDS!!! Right @joce824 π#MasteryChat
Hey #MasteryChat people! Keep the conversation going with us over on Facebook! https://t.co/g5gW25qXxa . We'll be live just a little after 9 if you want to watch!
#masterychat A6 Tough call here. One's best practice is not a best practice for every teacher. A technique used for one student may not work for another.
Always share compassion towards Ts and Ss... when you have positivity, others will fight for pp they May/May not believe in... giving in to the βeasyβ way out... is a back hole. Be the person who gives the βGolden ticket.β FYI: They ALL are... golden tickets π #masterychat
#masterychat Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. --MLK Jr.
Remember this when "that" student acts out. Are you there to love and light....or reprimand and correct?
A6. Not to be too sappy.... but all of you are #eduheroes worth following. The fact that we are all chatting tonight and sharing ideas is truly inspiring. #MasteryChat
A6 Tough question, I can't say one particular person but I've had convos with many great educators on Twitter with good suggestions. Restorative Practices and Circles help a lot in repairing damaged relationships with S's and T's #masterychat
A3. The challenging student just wants someone to pay attention to them. And they are a part of your class too. And when the relationship is developed they usually don't become a challenge anymore. #masterychat
Michele, you inspire big time as do the rest of the #EduHeroes here. Still smiling at our meetup last summer. We are due for another one in 2018! #MasteryChat
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@HillMrispo, @melanie_korach, @ASCD, @ManuelScott, @jen_hogan, @amyfast, @emilyfranESL, @jodiepierpoint, @lisadabbs, @woodard_julie
A6 I don't know anyone on twitter enough to make that claim, but the fact that so many reach out, give their input, or ask for advice, makes you all a pretty amazing group of fighters for our children and their education and well being. I appreciate you!! #MasteryChat
This little dance that we call #masterychat is pretty amazing....because the people who believe in it are simply the most incredible educators. #masterychat
Hey #MasteryChat Join us in historic #Newark#NJ for THE BEST teacher led collaborative workshopping about all things education, students, instruction & teaching. Come on in!!! https://t.co/CvOG5XCEbU
A6. Seek out instructional coaches, grade alike Ts in other buildings and PLN's. Invite upper level admin to team teach a lesson or two... had our Director in for literacy in novel study. Ss loved his insights. Know it takes an army of Ts to reach/teach all Ss #masterychat
Great #masterychat tonight! Thanks @HillMrispo for the thought-provoking questions! Continue to do whatever it takes to reach every student! Never give up! Don't forget to grow your PLN by following some new people!
A6: Well I believe credence should be given to all participating in #MasteryChat tonight, hence the topic and decision to be here. We all have our challenges, and yet we keep going... #MasteryChat
#masterychat A6 As an administrator, I shied away from pointing out "heroes"...the teacher working hard, passionately, with an incredible work ethic may not connect immediately. He/she deserves as much credit as the "hero" teacher.
A6: @LaurenPorosoff, author of Curriculum At Your Core and Empower Your Students. Full disclosure-- she's also my co-author and life partner. #masterychat
I believe that there is rarely one person. Change happens when people wZnt to be better. Sometimes through fear, other times through a love of kids. Wanting to be better is what makes our jobs amazing. You can always improve. #masterychat
A6: Positive, passionate, and innovative educators are my #eduheros. I'm so inspired by all of the teachers, leaders, and authors I've connected with in my #PLN. #MasteryChat
Thank you Brian! I feel blessed to be in this arena of education and to be a parent. Gifts I learned we can't take for granted.
I have always appreciated your wisdom. Have a great weekend! #masterychat
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@BKd204Sci, @ChouinardJahant, @BMSscienceteach
A5- Encourage, encourage, encourage. Our colleagues are inevitably going to come to us to complain...listen, empathize and then encourage! #masterychat
We are all #eduheroes by taking time on our own to engage in meaningful, thoughtful conversations about the art and craft of teaching. We are ALL ROCKSTARS. We get to change lives for a living. How awesome are we!! Have a good night #MasteryChat
or come on over to #waledchat
A2: it took me awhile to develop my response for this question. I guess because every student has their own perception to formulate their own reality, every student can be difficult. Think about all the ones we don't know about? Students are like icebergs. #masterychat
A6- @SteeleThoughts has the BEST thoughts and encouragement for teachers! @emilyfranESL is just the best in general! And she has great ideas about encouraging and helping ELLs!! #masterychat
Example: My Ss who are slower processors need to understand that microwaves don't necessarily produce the best products. Also, they can preview topics as hw and track faster in class. I use ideas from "The Brain that Changes Itself" & learning science. #masterychat
