#UrbanEdChat Archive
#UrbanEd chat is a twitter chat for educators. Topics relevant to the subject of urban education will be discussed, but all educators are encouraged to join the conversation. The chats will be moderated by Ben and Neil, founders of Engaging Educators and elementary school teachers in Detroit, MI.
Thursday May 19, 2016
Welcome to ! Today we’re going to be discussing Addressing Social & Emotional Learning Among Boys
Please introduce yourself, what grade you teach or position, and your location!
Good evening! I am Amy.
7:02pm · 19 May 2016 · TweetDeck
Michelle 5th grade teacher Houston, Tx
Bradford Harris instructional technology specialist Spring tx
Hi Everyone! Claudia from Houston
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follows a Q & A Format. Q1/A1 Q2/A2
First Question coming up in 1 min
Hey ! Jaison from Houston here.
Hi Jason glad to virtually see you!
Q1: Identify the challenges you confront in your school with boys.
A1: They aren't serious about academics. Most are only interested in what's fun. The don't like to read.
Hello all! Shamika. IB Coordinator from MI jumping in.
A1: Many schools struggle with helping boys cope with transitions during the school day.
Hi and welcome! Jump right in.
A1 having them to understand what a professional male looks like. So many boys don't see that
A1: Dealing with negative perceptions about male learners.
Can you elaborate on "transitions"
Most lack positive role models that look like them. They also do have a dream to aspire to.
A1: Transitions in the building like moving to lunch or moving through the building.
A1: Lack of parental support. Boys raising themselves.
A1 it is especially hard for boys of color who do not have someone in our role to model from
A1: Like they have been flying airplanes in my darn classroom today. I was about to pull a Madea on them!!
Are we serious about engaging parents? https://t.co/mKC9jR5iDI
A1: Lack of parental support. Boys raising themselves.
Q2: What does a positive school climate for boys look like?
A2: Honestly I couldn't tell you because the school system is run by women.
A2: Environment that is affirming and provides room for growth. Doesn't rely on punishment
A2: An environment where those in authority looks like them.
A2 modeling behavior and respect with one another showing how adults interact with each other
A2: Addressing school climate for male learners is important.
How can you create something when you don't have experience with it.
Question 3 coming in a few minutes...
A1. They don't have anyone that demonstrates the importance of an education.
What does that look like?
Powerful question. Great deal of examples to follow. Visiting schools like . https://t.co/4RDxgIbGM4
How can you create something when you don't have experience with it.
Q3: What role do mental health, trauma and environment play in addressing social/emotional Learning?
That's an interesting pic because most girls and women don't need this.
A2. Active participation of males in the classroom, family, & the community within the school setting.
Boys seem to NEVER get over trauma or it takes them a long time to move on from it.
A3: Many students bringing a great deal of baggage to school that must be addressed. Partnering w/ mental health pro's.
https://t.co/HQkjL9SSZs
exactly. Our young men need the positive affirmations. If not they seek it elsewhere and it may not be so positive.
A3: We designed our curriculum (Dare To Be King) for boys several years ago to teach life skills. https://t.co/KWB1H2bOiq
Have to guide them through an understanding of what healing looks like. https://t.co/hNc1p79Tvg
Boys seem to NEVER get over trauma or it takes them a long time to move on from it.
Question 5 coming in a few minutes...
A3: As T it just seems to take a lot of effort and time that I don't have to get boys on the right path w/out men present.
A4: Healing work with boys has to be intentional and include the family.
A3 life skills are very important now and not just for our boys it almost should be embedded in the curriculum
Teachers should be trained on how to identify symptoms of mental illness to prevent Ss from being socially isolated.
I have noticed that most of the time the issues are not w/the mother its with the dad who is in jail or absent.
Q4: What kinds of professional development should schools be engaged in to support boys?
A3. T's have several roles, we cannot forget major issues require more attention, we have to be a voice when they have none.
that's because also people don't see teaching as a male profession that needs to change
What man can take care of a family on a teacher's salary.
A3: We are moderating a convo tomorrow w/ 350 educators on trauma @ in . Connecting educators w/ clinicians
Q5: How do we teach boys to deal with emotions (fear, anger & frustration)?
I do ok lol its a mindset. Why do we have male coaches. Those are teachers to that make the same salary as a t
male principals and professors had to start somewhere
A5: We need more men to be apart of the educational system.
So true. We need to create a pipeline of black male teachers. https://t.co/fir7b48NcA
A5: We need more men to be apart of the educational system.
A5: Modeling and mentors.
Question 6 coming in a few minutes...
Q6: How do we address issues like race and gender in the classroom?
A8. Collaboration across the campus allowing for T's/S's to learn from each other regardless of grade levels.
A6: Race is not normally and issue but gender and achievement in my content area (math) is. I push my girls a lot more
Question 7 coming in a few minutes...
A5 First we must let them know that emotions themselves are normal. Real men feel & are sensitive. Then strategize how to deal.
Q8: Identify resources (books, essay & films etc.) that you recommend on addressing the social/emotional health of boys.
A6: Authentically. Must have real (age approp) convos. Especially if we're talking 2 young, black males https://t.co/hQwEy9brOc
Q6: How do we address issues like race and gender in the classroom?
I agree 100% Stop telling boys that they shouldn't cry. https://t.co/FnkCasqupt
A5 First we must let them know that emotions themselves are normal. Real men feel & are sensitive. Then strategize how to deal.
Thank you for joining us for ! A very special thanks to for moderating.
A8: I read Hemotions. It was a good book.
A5 I teach 2 ways to express feelings: by crying or by talking honestly. I'm upset, I'm angry, I'm scared, I'm worried, I'm sad
How do we integrate more social justice concepts into the curriculum?
Social justice concepts can only be integrated when a person believes that there are social INjustices https://t.co/bIDH4p3Tth
How do we integrate more social justice concepts into the curriculum?
A8: Dr Jawanza Kunjufu has great books on the topic.
Be sure to tune in next Thurs at 7:ooPM CST for another great conversation where our guest host will be
Just like the church are the ppl....the system are the individual teachers
A5 The Outsiders is a great book to teach the perils of holding in feelings & later exploding & benefit of expressing feelings
topic will be End of Year Reflections .
Oh, no. I just missed . Look forward to the next !
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Thanks for a great first chat! Enjoyed it!
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