#FLedchat is a virtual meeting place using Twitter. Educators across the state of Florida come together on Wednesdays at 8pm EST to discuss the topics of the week.
I'm Michelle, a Media Specialist from Daytona Beach. Funniest/cutest thing I have heard recently is that one of our 4th graders is so obsessed with A Wrinkle in Time that she tries to connect the book to everything she is learning in class. Adorable! #fledchat
@kmichellehowell#FLEDChat#RCSeLearn Mary Ann Avery High School Life Skills Vocational Teacher, Richmond, IN One of my students knocked on my head today and said, “Your brain”.
A1: very interesting. When I lived in the DR, the saying was “salud” which means health. I guess if you’re sneezing, wishing someone good health makes sense #FLedChat
A2: Ever? I am sure. Things are allowed at home, other places that we don't tolerate in our schools or classrooms. Some tolerate what others won't in their rooms. #fledchat
Like the "Bless you" thing. Most people say it automatically. So, our kids might automatically say/do things that could land them in hot water. #FLedChat
A2. I'll share one: getting excited/upset while playing a game. I have had kids swear while in that state. It's obvious that it is a learned behavior & they aren' trying to be disrespectful. I used to write them up. Now it's a teachable moment. #fledchat
...or just the voice level. Sometimes it’s the way things are in the home, it’s not that they’re being rude or arguing, it’s just how they’re used to communicating #fledchat
A2: I like to think I discipline, rather than punish, so students can grow in their understanding of socially acceptable, positive behavior. #RCSeLearn#FLedChat
The equality vs equity thought you shared is a definite 👊🏼. Makes me want to revamp my interactions... and I thought I was pretty conscious of this issue #fledchat
Right, they should get what they need at the time. Then hopefully they won't need that help after a while. And sometimes our kids need to struggle a bit. #FLedChat
A4. I try to show I care by listening to them. Really listen. Not always easy when I have a media center full of kids, but I try. #fledchat#listentothebabies#teachthebabies
A4: I listen to them. I respond when I see/hear a need. Sometimes they are just wanting to be acknowledged. Other times, i help them find the things they need. #fledchat
A4: I feel this pictures in my soul. I know that I’m “called” to work in a school where the students face this challenge. I also know I wany to make a lasting impact. I have to help others to also develop in this. #fledchat
A4: I watch their relationships with others. I notice when they are not themselves. I listen, spend time. Make it a point to try and make a relationship with their parents as well. #fledchat
Yes, and it will give you understanding of the kid that has to help with the baby and why they don't think they need to sit up in class. They are kids and they are exhausted. #FLedChat
I've found that even learning and calling them by their name, instead of "sweetie" etc goes a long way. I struggle with learning 700+ names. Bugs me #fledchat
It’s all about relationships and showing S that they’re full of untapped potential. I think that when we help them to realize what they are really capable of... and that they really do matter, things change. #fledchat
A4: I teach at a Title I school. We do a great job meeting student needs and challenging them to learn. We have a food pantry, clothes closet and in school counseling/behavior support. Our Alternative Program meets many students where they are! #RCSeLearn#FLedChat
A5: I'd say do a lot of self-check. Be careful where your heart and mind go. Feed the good stuff to your head. Don't get caught up in test scores, test prep, focus on negative. Remember what called you to teach. #fledchat
A5. Schedule brief periods of time--really schedule--to talk 1:1 with your students. Get to know them as people. It will go a long way. And I would suggest this to both the novice & the veteran teacher. Even veterans forget to build relationships. #fledchat
A5: We must remember there are different types of relationships and different levels. Not every student needs you to be their pal. There's a lot to be said for understanding the role of educator. #fledchat
Going back to Equity, build the type of relationship the student needs, not the type YOU need. I don't need the students to LOVE me, but I do need them to believe I love them or I, at least, like them. #fledchat
A6: I don't even treat my pets the same. My cat has different needs than my fish. If I treated them the same, there would definitely be something wrong with me. LOL #FLedChat
A6: We need to give each what they need, but like @nathan_stevens said, they also need to learn to become independent. Scaffolds are supports as needed, and then pulled away #Fledchat
A6. Yes, I believe treating all students equally helps those that don't need the help more. It can also hurt them, as they might get used to some tools/help that they really don't need. Then when it goes away they flounder. #fledchat
