#5thchat Archive
#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday November 1, 2016
Make sure to use A1: for Answer 1 and a friendly reminder to use the to each answer so we can all see it!… https://t.co/5OaqKNWqyq
Julie from Texas! 5th grade reading/ ELA teacher. Super pumped to support my girl tonight!
Jon, a 5th grade teacher from Iowa. Ready for another great
Lexi Law, 5th Grade Science - North Texas
Lorie from Chicago suburbs. 5th grade T tweeting to alleviate my Cubbie anxiety!
Brooke Sims, Digital Learning Coach in Coppell ISD at Coppell High School in North TX! Happy to be here! ☺️
Hello! Tiffanny Lindsey, 5th grade ELAR from in Wichita Falls, TX
Pam 5th grade t from northern NY
Kristi Donica-5th Math from North Texas
Hi! I'm Brittany, 4th/5th Science from Dallas.
Hey good luck with that tonight!! Should be a great game!
SQUADGOALS!! Happy your here!
YAY!!! LOVE MY TEACHING TEAM! Welcome!
A1. I think the saying, "It take a village" is key here. A school cannot be successful if staff is segmented.
A1: It fosters a positivity and a stress reduction that Ss eventually feel. United staffs feel safer & more able to be vulnerable.
A1 Need to feel comfortable to bounce ideas off each other.
Thanks for joining friend! If you need help in the TECH department you need to follow her!
A1: So many reasons! T can help each other so much, sharing strategies (what works, doesn't work), providing support to lean on
Staff unity sets the tone for a positive school cultural!!
A1: Nurturing & catering to affective well being of others is ESSENTIAL for creating a culture that's innovative.
I absolutely agree! It's important to feel like you are a part of something!
A1: If you have a progressive, growth mindset...you need staff unity to make it happen.
A1: It helps everyone work toward a common goal making all aspects of school more successful.
A1 con't: A thriving culture is one where systems are evident. A system is broken when people don't feel cared about & loved.
Absolutely I love that saying and say it often!
A1. I think it's important to see others points of view. Also sharing ideas only makes improvements to your teaching
A1: Staff unity allows for more positive energy in the school which will trickle down to the Ss & build a positive school culture.
Yes someone who WANTS to collaborate is always so nice to have!
Bekka Rood from Normal, Il. I'm a 3rd grade student teacher.
A1: Both new and experienced teachers have something to offer.
Yes because we can't deny that a positive building can only trickle down into positive classrooms
So true! Set the example you want to be followed! https://t.co/XBSbJDKSvn
A1: Staff unity allows for more positive energy in the school which will trickle down to the Ss & build a positive school culture.
A2: Help them to feel like experts. There’s so much they don’t know. Help them feel that less.
(Cubs up 1-0!!)
I like to introduce myself one-on-one and get to know them. As the newbie its nice to see a familiar face! https://t.co/gPHjFFq9Mq
Jordan from Princeton, NJ...Checking in late from Whole Foods!
A2: Deliberate & frequent visits. Get to know their hearts & lives outside of school. Show genuine concern for the whole person.
A2: We have 2 new teachers on our team this year. They know my door is ALWAYS open, even during a lesson. No question too small.
A2: This is so true. As a student teacher, it is so nice to have my ideas validated once in while. https://t.co/plzz1At2AM
A2: Help them to feel like experts. There’s so much they don’t know. Help them feel that less.
(Cubs up 1-0!!)
A2. A group of us put together a welcome basket. Teacher stuff.
A2: My teammate brought lunch for the team so we could eat together! Helps the newbies get out of their classrooms.
Yes, I think that is where a lot of veteran teachers miss it - show concern for the WHOLE person!
A2: Create a GDoc that's collaborative and encourage them to add questions as they come up. Anticipate questions for them too!
A2: I try to make myself available to help with all the "things." Always new things even if it's not a teacher's first year.
A2. Go and talk to new teachers. Seek Them out. We stay too isolated as teachers. We need to learn from each other.
A3: Action follows beliefs. It is my job to be a "mirror" for educators and use careful questioning to reveal a need for change.
Sometimes we need excessive amounts of positive energy to help get over the rut and see the other side. https://t.co/b4jphasBig
A3:Sometimes ruts are fear-based: do what’s comfortable when you’re overwhelmed. So I try to help move thru the bad feelings first
I also agree w/ to celebrate small successes and ask my favorite Q: "what's next?" often.
A3: Encouraging them to attend a conference or EdCamp. Being surrounded by passionate Ts can sometimes help recharge their passion
A3. I like this approach. Using questions is a powerful and non-confrontational technique. https://t.co/0KHiyQLUT1
A3: Action follows beliefs. It is my job to be a "mirror" for educators and use careful questioning to reveal a need for change.
This is a great idea! EdCamps are such a venue for positivity and motivation! https://t.co/RTN30TtxrZ
A3: Encouraging them to attend a conference or EdCamp. Being surrounded by passionate Ts can sometimes help recharge their passion
That's a tough one. I work with someone who is neg. but an awesome teacher.
Question 4 is a toughy- How do you handle someone who shuts their door but you have to team teach with them
A4: My killaborators are those encouraging me to choose another field. I try to excite them with something innovative I am trying.
Excitement can be contagious and memorable! You keep on being exciting!
A4: Hold them accountable to talk. Inquire about their opposition. Listen to understand. Many times they see "it" isn't a bad idea.
A4. With a totally negative person..Get other people around this person on board.
A4: That's a tricky one! I think the key is to always mantain your positivity & energy and hope it rubs off!
Listen to understand. Good advice. Easy to say, often difficult to do. People often listen to respond. https://t.co/k1s7FRjSGj
A4: Hold them accountable to talk. Inquire about their opposition. Listen to understand. Many times they see "it" isn't a bad idea.
A4: This is tough. Maybe try to see what's holding them back or making them the killaborator. https://t.co/KiODv99y9c
And you have TOTALLY rocked flexible seating! It's all the buzz in our district!
Joining in late! It seems I can't make since school started this year! Looking forward to getting back into the habit!
A5. Video taping my teaching and sharing with peers. I am glad I did it, but nervous watching reactions
for students? Or staff? :-)
WOW that's is wonderful. That is a brave risk!
I love sharing my screw-ups. Adds humor, humility, and hopefully builds relationships w/ others! https://t.co/lRFui223h4
for students? Or staff? :-)
Sharing weaknesses is hard to do. I applaud your risk! More people should take your lead!
We took time in a faculty meeting to share sources of inspiration on a crowd sourcing doc!
What a great idea. Pre-service teachers have to do this all the time. Why not continue the practice? https://t.co/kl7zA3eMNn
A5. Video taping my teaching and sharing with peers. I am glad I did it, but nervous watching reactions
A5: Suggesting our district run our teacher PDs EdCamp style. They are trying it out this Friday! Hoping it goes well!
A5 We went to ISTE2016 as a staff & presented a poster session about . We had to all work as a collaborative team to succeed
Went to my first EdCamp last April. I hope many more colleagues attend w/ me next spring. Mind blowing experience.
Q5: Opening my room to classroom observations by other Ts. Nervewrecking at first, but I love the conversations it's started.
that's huge. Many Ts don't ever want to show any chinks in the armor!
A5 encouraging staff to try ...when I hadn't totally figured it out yet!
True! It has a lot of unexpected benefits, too. Kindness, sincerity, connection!
Open door policy. Please come in and give feedback!! Still waiting for yours 😉 https://t.co/2LEPviiCU3
Q5: Opening my room to classroom observations by other Ts. Nervewrecking at first, but I love the conversations it's started.
A6. As a teacher leader, I would mentor them. I would use questioning as a tool to guide. Share my thinking..when it is asked for
A6: Support them 100% & offer feedback to help them grow. Great leaders are positive forces for all! https://t.co/ZxqgNH2WFC
has become such a hot topic here lately and I cannot wait to dive deeper into that!
A5: We are invested in personifying the principles and practices written in our district Leadership Framework.
Sorry Julie, I got all the amazing feedback at lunch!
3 years in, and I think I finally have it where I want it!
A6: A colleague of mine started to volunteer me for things/having me help. Easing in works well!
BAHAHAHAHA!! You're welcome??? haha!
Yes, help them shine that light a little brighter!
A7: Twitter shoutouts, notes, ToM.
I just received an anonymous note. What a treat!
Everyone needs a cheerleader! Hint: next question...
A7: Year round "secret Santas" that give small gifts and encouraging notes.
A7: I do think everyone has a preferred mode of affirmation. I want to survey my Ts to see what being affirmed means to them.
That reminds me of the "5 Love Languages". Some people may need encouraging words, but others may need a hug.
You're right! We all have different needs and IMAGINE what you could learn about your staff!
I think it would also be a great idea to survey your students and see how they feel most affirmed.
LOVE YOU ALL!! and you totally just rocked that
A8. My 5th grade team. I have been blessed to work with a great bunch of teachers..both past and present members.
My forever "teacher soulmate" is my biggest cheerleader! And I love my and too!
Look at all those cheerleaders- You are so lucky to have such an amazing team backing you up!
I really am. I love my team.
