TNedchat is a way for educators in Tennessee to share thoughts, resources, and information. The weekly chat is moderated by Jessica Warner (@jessawarner) and Samantha Bates (@sjsbates).
A1 often, but probably a matter of perspective and the job I’m in. When a cop thought those conversations were excessive, but experienced more as a HS principal and now still more as a Supt. #TnEdChat
A2 be direct, honest, clear, concise... check for comprehension, and check your attitude... too easy for facilitator to escalate rather than facilitate. #TnEdChat
A3. With Ps it usually starts with an email, I like to invite them in for a face to face conversation instead. Listen to understand. Validate. #TNedchat
A3 LISTEN. Don’t be combative, sometimes people just need to vent. Let them rant and then offer solutions- it’s ok if they are wrong, you don’t have to prove it. #tnedchat
A3 same side of desk, turn down my volume, increase eye contact, reduce judgment, LISTEN intently, and monitor body language that all parties share. #tnedchat
A3 same side of desk, turn down my volume, increase eye contact, reduce judgment, LISTEN intently, and monitor body language that all parties share. #tnedchat
A4 my hardest struggle. I feel very belittled when I don’t feel you value what I bring to the table. I’m learning to listen more and bite tongue, share appropriately #tnedchat
A4 softer voice, a smile when appropriate, self-deprecation, almost never elevated... fired two recently, shared that all err, but don’t dwell on the error instead build on the learning... #TnEdChat
A5 I have to not throw my knowledge at them. Let them listen and share, no eyerolls and realize we all have strengths and appreciate them for who they are #tnedchat
A5b I really have to catch myself on this one- I’m a passionate educator and believe in edtech and personalized learning- I have to realize sometimes I’m an EDU prophet for change #tnedchat
A5b who really enjoys changing the path of something or someone easily changed? Embrace the challenge and if I’m wrong readily steal ideas to make corporate thought better. #TnEdChat
A6. Critical Friends Protocols and techniques - warm vs. cool feedback, clarifying vs. probing questions, "I wonder" and "How might we" statements. #TNedchat
A6 Too many own the problem or challenge too long. The earlier in the life cycle the conversation occurs the less ingrained it is and fewer residual challenges. When it’s time to talk, talk. Don’t delay. #TnEdChat
A6 Too many own the problem or challenge too long. The earlier in the life cycle the conversation occurs the less ingrained it is and fewer residual challenges. When it’s time to talk, talk. Don’t delay. #TnEdChat
A6 Too many own the problem or challenge too long. The earlier in the life cycle the conversation occurs the less ingrained it is and fewer residual challenges. When it’s time to talk, talk. Don’t delay. #TnEdChat
