#Edchat is a hashtag, a movement—it is a weekly organized Twitter discussion of educators and people interested in education that meet virtually from all over the world. #Edchat serves as a conversation thread on Twitter and is also used for organized weekly discussions.
When all students feel belonging, they are more engaged, more motivated & healthier—& they achieve more. A new #infographic from @relnw includes schoolwide & classroom-level actions that can make students feel more welcome. https://t.co/tpEVpBDuOy#edchat#cpchat#SELchat
Having my own kids changed the way I look at my teaching philosophy. It really helped me understand how people can be completely different. No two kids are the same. #edchat
I have to agree that it’s an interesting topic! I do not have children of my own but my school has many teachers who’s kids go there. Being the art teacher I see all of them #edchat
Thought-provoking first question tonight for this #edchat... As a new educator who is not a parent yet, I look forward to reading everyone's responses!
My philosophy in regards to developmentally appropriate pedagogy has only strengthened. My perspective on some of the day-to-day ins and out has changed a lot. #Edchat
I've seen three different distinctions: teacher/parents who seem to "get it," admin/parents who go out of their way to avoid any kind of bias toward their kid - even if it means ignoring them completely, & school board/parents who expect special treatment for their kid. #edchat
After having our own kids, I learned the value of really trying to reach someone. I thought I was doing it before, but I learned that I really needed to find as many ways as possible to teach something. #edchat
Tonite's question raises an essential question that all educators must ask: Does the quality of education we are seeking for our students match what we want for our own children? If the answer is no, then we are not doing our best. #edchat
After having our own kids, I learned the value of really trying to reach someone. I thought I was doing it before, but I learned that I really needed to find as many ways as possible to teach something. #edchat
Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan wants to revamp the national curriculum, saying Australian schools need to go "back to basics" reading, writing and maths before worrying about "soft skills" like teamwork and critical thinking https://t.co/l0MJzM6vDW
Overall philosophy... no. I still believe what I believe and holds those truths with me. However I have had some of the details in my philosophy be slightly altered due to having 2 boys of my own. #edchat#edu435
It is difficult to connect changes in beliefs over time to only one event. I have had a lot of PD...had children...expanded my PLN globally....to say it is just from kids would diminish other areas #edchat
Tonite's question also raises another issue: Does the ed. philosophy that we put in action for our students match the benefits of the ed. philosophy we want for our own children. Again, the answer must be yes. #edchat
MindShiftKQED: #Reading and #listening are different, though connected, writes DTWillingham. We use the mental mechanism that evolved to understand oral language to support the comprehension of written language nytopinion https://t.co/ddqucVwW3c#edchat#parents
Tonite's question raises an essential question that all educators must ask: Does the quality of education we are seeking for our students match what we want for our own children? If the answer is no, then we are not doing our best. #edchat
This is interesting. As a parent I'm more affected by education research than I think being a parent affects my teaching philosophy. I don't see an importance in homework nearly as much as family members who are not teachers do. #Edchat
As a teacher and principal I would always ask myself if the actions I was taking for my students matched the effort and action I would take for my own daughter. If the answer is no, then I wasn't doing my job--it's an ethical and moral lapse. #edchat
Tonite's question raises an essential question that all educators must ask: Does the quality of education we are seeking for our students match what we want for our own children? If the answer is no, then we are not doing our best. #edchat
Hi! I am a preservice teacher from Grove City College. I don't have much experience in the education field yet and I am also not a parent, but I am excited to learn from those with experience in those areas! #Edchat
I think the wrinkle is that our district may not have the same philosophy as we do as educators. I want my Ss to have Ts who try to reach them just like I want for my son. #Edchat
Tonite's question also raises another issue: Does the ed. philosophy that we put in action for our students match the benefits of the ed. philosophy we want for our own children. Again, the answer must be yes. #edchat
I think the wrinkle is that our district may not have the same philosophy as we do as educators. I want my Ss to have Ts who try to reach them just like I want for my son. #Edchat
Tonite's question also raises another issue: Does the ed. philosophy that we put in action for our students match the benefits of the ed. philosophy we want for our own children. Again, the answer must be yes. #edchat
Regarding the ed. phil. I "desired" for my own child, of course I wanted what was best for her. As a T and prin., I'm a strong believer in Progressivism: Dewey's "learning by doing" based on a S's interest, combined w important content. S need to be inspired by school. #edchat
My perspective on complete-at-home projects and homework in general (worthless), parent involvement (no judgement), my level of patience with challenging Ss (much higher than before), just to start.... #Edchat
As a parent, one also sees some questionable assignments come home. I often struggled with the value of work my child was given to complete. Too often pointless. #edchat
“What the best and wisest... parents want for their children, that must we want for all the children of the community. Anything less is unlovely, and left unchecked, destroys our democracy.” — John Dewey #EdChat
I want them to spell tonight properly.
I also want them to avoid repetition and tautology, like ‘a question that raises a question’.
I’d quite like it if they qualified for a profession where they weren’t forever entreated to beat themselves up for systemic failure.
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Tonite's question raises an essential question that all educators must ask: Does the quality of education we are seeking for our students match what we want for our own children? If the answer is no, then we are not doing our best. #edchat
Completely honest, this is my biggest struggle these days. Not curriculum, not challenging Ss, not parents, but the cognitive dissonance of my philosophy vs. district expectations. #Edchat
My ed philosophy supports fostering creativity and enthusiasm for students. If my child received a 5 on an AP exam but hated the course, and no longer desired to explore that subject, then I failed as a T, Prin, and parent (re: supporting a content only philosophy). #edchat
I too am a preservice teacher! I'm excited to see what everyone has to say about tonight's topic. I personally have not given much thought to this and am excited to hear your thoughts! #edchat
Also side note: If anyone has tips for us preservice teachers, I'd love some advice
Hi! I am a preservice teacher from Grove City College. I don't have much experience in the education field yet and I am also not a parent, but I am excited to learn from those with experience in those areas! #Edchat
Thread: I've been thinking a lot about how I have changed as a teacher
1. In the beginning I did not give enough weight to how complex (emotionally, physically, academically) children are, and how dynamic their inner lives are, so...
As a childless educator I was convinced I didn't need to be a parent to understand the complete child, and then I had kids. That made all the difference. #Edchat
Dear Educator,
I know today was a long day and you feel like most days are pretty long lately. Remember to look for the positives. Failure can be easy to spot, but success is there too. We can be too hard on ourselves at times. Treat yourself with kindness! #Edchat#mschat
Over the years, I've dealt w/difficult parents who were also a tchrs. There actions made me question their professionalism. Would they REALLY allow students in their classes to behave the same way? #edchat
The best advice I can give is to be aware that everyone has their own "agenda." This is neither a good or bad thing - but it means that building positive relationships with all of them (as much as possible) is more important than anything else. #edchat
I became a teacher after I had my child. I think being a parent makes me more empathetic to both parents and students. I can see things from their point of view. #edchat
As a pre-service teacher I once made the mistake of saying something like I think being a parent makes *me* a better educator. The childless principal didn't like that. #edchat
Think of the difference between observations & walkthroughs similar to the difference between the performance zone and learning zone. @web20classroom@ebriceno8#edchat#ThisisAVID
It’s important to distinguish between observations and walkthroughs. Both have their own individual purpose and focus.
Walkthroughs and Observations: There Is A Difference: https://t.co/pDkoAqeZFs#edchat
I never wanted my kids in the same building as it adds a potential stressor for them, but I know plenty of techrs who love having their children in the building with them. Personal preference. #edchat
I don't see how it cannot? It's a different perspective? I don't think having kids makes you a better teacher - just gives you a different look on things. #edchat
Thread: I've been thinking a lot about how I have changed as a teacher
1. In the beginning I did not give enough weight to how complex (emotionally, physically, academically) children are, and how dynamic their inner lives are, so...
For me, it affected my parent communication. I now realize how important little things like newsletters and pics of the kids engaged in a learning activity are to parents. #edchat
Ask for help when you need it. It's not a sign of weakness, but of strength. Listen to understand, not to respond. Make a list of "must do" each day, and then leave once it's done. There is always more to be done, but you need boundaries. #Edchat
An important Phil. factor related to my own child was that education is more than academics. If a S gets straight "A" & is a bully, & disrespects others--religion, race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality--then we failed as T & P. Are we respectful of all T & S? #edchat
Breaking your leg makes you a different kind of teacher :) That is, all of our live experiences contribute to who we are. Being a parent or not may have less of an impact than not liking school as a student. There's a sticky wicket here. #edchat
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@DecipedaMatthew, @FinEdChat, @tomwhitby
There is a whole bunch to unpack around teachers and parenting. That said, language is a funny thing; I'm not childless. I don't have kids (I'm child-free.) That distinction matter. #edchat
Additionally, I think that if you’re a crappy administrator, it’s not because you have or don’t have kids. I think you’re just not cut out for the job. #Edchat
Simple Tips for Boosting Teacher Resilience 😊🔌 "It’s the slow and steady strengthening of our resilience habits that makes it easier for us to manage challenges and rebound after setbacks." How do you practice #selfcare as an educator? https://t.co/eyKVlxkhbK#edchat@edutopia
As someone who once was a childless teacher and now has a child, I agree with you. I also think that a lot of childless educators believe that there is no difference, but I disagree. #Edchat
Good point. No problem, as long as we consider the quality questions for other children, just as we would for our own. That is 100% effort in how we make decisions. #edchat
Tonite's question raises an essential question that all educators must ask: Does the quality of education we are seeking for our students match what we want for our own children? If the answer is no, then we are not doing our best. #edchat
I think the wrinkle is that our district may not have the same philosophy as we do as educators. I want my Ss to have Ts who try to reach them just like I want for my son. #Edchat
Tonite's question also raises another issue: Does the ed. philosophy that we put in action for our students match the benefits of the ed. philosophy we want for our own children. Again, the answer must be yes. #edchat
There's also the tension that literal generations of Americans were taught by women who were forced to quit or were fired if they got pregnant. #edchat
Thread: I've been thinking a lot about how I have changed as a teacher
1. In the beginning I did not give enough weight to how complex (emotionally, physically, academically) children are, and how dynamic their inner lives are, so...
Many assumptions & judgments can be made when you haven’t “walked in the shoes” of a parent / & that could be said for many other issues in education #EdChat
In my experience, it is not uncommon for a childless teacher to not give much thought to volume of homework....and also uncommon for a teacher with a child to give excessive homework. Although the latter is more common than the former. #edchat
My son was with me from K-2 & as a full time working mum it provided the opportunity of being present & share important educational experiences if I had been working elsewhere - so many working parents miss these events #EdChat
Recent work with some new PLTs has led me to reflect on why teams are effective (or not). This Google study suggests 5 key Traits: dependability, structure & clarity, meaning, impact, psychological safety https://t.co/VJS1baQlPl via @Inc#edchat#onted#hwdsb
I just hate comparisons of teachers with or without children. I’ve had parents say I’ll be a better teacher once I have kids of my own. Um..... #edchat
It was pointed out "childless was a poor word choice. In the speed of the chat and the limits of Twitter that was the best I could do. I agree and apologize. #Edchat
Safe and obvious to say that there are great teachers who are not parents. Also safe and obvious to say that teachers of any quality who have become parents also become better teachers as a result. Yes, these are generalizations...not absolute rules. #edchat
Tiffanie, I don't think this comment is meant to be offensive, although it is. I think the message is that your perspective on certain things may change. Mine did. I can't imagine that I'm the only one. #Edchat
Additionally, I think that if you’re a crappy administrator, it’s not because you have or don’t have kids. I think you’re just not cut out for the job. #Edchat
One of Espoo's next aspirations is to expand maker culture throughout the City.
Here is a slide deck that illustrates the idea as well as the approach: https://t.co/E8f43L3rxT#education#edchat
Thanks to all who participated in #edchat tonight. As always, thanks to co-moderators: @tomwhitby@sgthomas1973. Missing @ShiftParadigm tonight — who is likely hiking a mountain. :)
Wait, I need to clarify my original reply: I was speaking about the offensive comment that "you will be a better teacher once you have kids". I do not believe that Adam was stating that teachers w/children are better. #Edchat
Interesting.When I would meet w my daughter's T often I would politely ask that we not begin w grades. I'd ask: Is she enthusiastic?Does she raise her hand, engage?Is she interested in the subject?How is she treating other S? What r her strengths? What should we do as P? #edchat
Free stuff! @SMacSorley our guest for ep. 112 of the #STEM Everyday podcast is giving away 6 downloads of activities from Super Cool Scientists book. Check out the graphic for more details and listen to the interview at https://t.co/KWfg22YF8M#education#edchat@dailystem
‘These elaborations … are scientifically rigorous, demonstrating how Indigenous history, culture, knowledge and understanding can be incorporated into teaching core scientific concepts.' https://t.co/rXvkkbEWOg#edchat
