Roman from Ontario, Canada. HS Teacher/Student Success Teacher/Agent of Transformation. Just landed in Toronto. Happy to be here for #MakeItReal with my buddy @Joshua__Stamper You will rock it!
Catherine from Fresno CA. College grad who is applying for a master's. So excited to be here and ready to be AMAZING with you EDUCATORS. Lets chat away! #MakeItReal
A1: As an admin, I quickly introduce myself and try to learn something about the student (hobbies, family, weekend plans, etc.) before I discuss any additional topics. It is important to show how I value them as a person, while being transparent & respectful. #MakeItReal
A1: Truly get to know them by activities in class, hallway convos, being present when interacting with Ss, and attending as many of their events outside of school. #MakeItReal
A1 emphasize the importance of their decision-making. Constantly give constructive feedback about the quality of their decision. Forgiveness & restoration is free. Take an active interest in what matters to them. #MakeItReal
A1: Truly listen to them. Love them, hug them, talk to them.. Show that you care! I teach "littles" so I feel like all they want is to feel like someone cares about them and loves them! #MakeItReal
A1 To build relationships, I give my time to people. Time to talk, to learn about them. Eat lunch with them. Spark conversations. Know who they are, their story. Get students/staff to teach you about their passion. Be humble, be kind. Celebrate them. #MakeItReal
A1: I spend time between classes in the hallway talking to students and asking questions about them. I tell them stories from my life, I blast "Friday" on Fridays, and I take netflix recommendations when they talk about shows. #makeitreal
A1. I love this - I joke with them, hang out at lunch... banter with them, steal a french fry --- I'm in middle school-- these are things kids look forward to and love #MakeItReal
A1. A game has developed with 2 Ss, just on its own, that is basically... who can say "hey" first each time we see each other during the day. They keep count. Those things are invaluable #MakeItReal
Just be careful how they search because there are inappropriate ones, but my Ss (HS) haven’t come across any yet. We are laser focused on what we search to make gifs. #MakeItReal
A2 Take them out of school context. A meeting at a restaurant, discussion in community. You need to build relationships before they can trust you and feel accountable with you. Be a person with them. Listen to understand. #MakeItReal
A2: We use Whole Brain Teaching callouts of the class rules. Ss slip up, the entire class calls out, "Rule #1, Follow Directions Quickly," while snaking their arms at them. Peer pressure works! #MakeItReal
A2: Honest and real discussions about expectations and behavior. Listen to your Ss.. they crave authentic & raw conversations with their teacher. #MakeItReal
A2: We have tried to find more opportunities to model the correct behavior with videos/ class lessons, our staff is trying to use more positive language STEMS and we have incorporated restorative conferences/ restorative circles as additional interventions. #MakeItReal
A2 I became a facilitator for love and Logic in the classroom. It has helped me tremendously. Always love the opportunity to go to other schools to share.... #MakeItReal
Even when they make poor choices, follow up after a consequence and telling them that you still believe in them and they are brilliant. Go be great and do better. Much love and some times hugs! #MakeItReal
A2: For minor inappropriate language in my HS class, I give them “5 Alternatives” instead of detention, etc. Students have to write 5 things they could have said that would have been more appropriate, right them and there. Makes them reflect. #MakeItReal
A2: I am very intentional in using praise 3X more often per S than I do correcting them. Ss can be gun shy if their name is only uttered when they're "making wrong choices." #MakeItReal
A2- I’ve created “nice restaurant settings” in the cafeteria to encourage table manners, taught traditions from other cultures to teach empathy & respectful manners, and have students discuss and debate choices made and how they fit with being a role model for others. #MakeItReal
A2: In my class, at the beginning of the school year we read/discuss this book. Whenever we see or hear someone being a "bucket filler,"we write down what we saw or hear on a colored "drop" of construction paper and send it home with the Ss so that Ps know, too. #MakeItReal
A2b: I also teach "formal register" in my HS Eng classes and enforce it. By that I mean, I say, "we don't say that in here" and they rephrase. Ex: This sucks=This is like a vacuum. (I tell Ss they will sound smart which helps when interviewing.) #MakeItReal
A2 I have taught lessons and made interventions over breakfast at a local eatery. Met with family and student over dinner. To build accountability and trust, it takes time and heart. No shortcuts. #MakeItReal
A2: My rule when working and speaking with others is "Thumper's Rule." When students are not speaking nicely to each other I just have to say "Thumper's Rule" and they regulate themselves! #makeitreal
A2: Have the student create a vision board of their future to share with you. Use that to speak into their lives on how education can help them get there. #MakeItReal
A3 No matter what, you need to act. Get to know their story, emotions. Help build them up. Celebrate who they are because they matter & they deserve it. Show that you believe in them, are there for them. Always about time. Be there. Show support and kindness. #MakeItReal
A3: Hallway conversations and sometimes seeking advice from our great counselors to see if there are behind the scenes factors that I have not affected my students in my class before that I need to be aware of. #makeitreal
A3: We have begun to use restorative circles to allow students the opportunity to express their feelings and to share how their experience affected them in a safe environment. Ss learn how to identify emotions & how to repair the damaged relationship. #MakeItReal
A3: Making empathy a focus throughout the year... helping students realize there are always consequences for someone's actions but there also might be underlying reasons behind certain actions #MakeItReal
A3- I keep it real. We discuss the situation, talk about how it was wrong, how other choices would have been better and then how we can move forward, forgive and let it be a learning lesson #MakeItReal
A3: My aide or I lead the two students through the act of apologizing and whether or not the other S accepts the apology. Ss need to learn how to apologize correctly. #MakeItReal
Q3: Gathering those Ss in a non- threatening way (and location) & having a real and honest conversation about what happened. Play a game, eat a bite, and discuss the issues. All students matter #MakeItReal
A3: I also make sure Ss know that it is the behavior I don't approve of, not them. I do not hold a grudge, I am always nice and helpful, even when they make wrong choices, & Ss know that tomorrow is a new day. We start fresh. #MakeItReal
A3: I usually give the offending party a chance to make a solid apology on their own time. If they get it done, we move on. If not, consequences then follow. #MakeItReal
A3: Gathering those Ss in a non- threatening way (and location) & having a real and honest conversation about what happened. Play a game, eat a bite, and discuss the issues. All students matter #MakeItReal
A3: Individual conversations with both parties (without a class audience) concluding with a conversation about how they can restore their working relationship with the other student. Then I give it time and check back in. Works most of the time. #MakeItReal
Plus they can mean the same thing but won't upset their T. Ex. This test blows=This test is like a whale. To which I say, "great simile!" Had one Greek Mythology S say that his history class was like Tartarus (lowest level of Hades) #MakeItReal
Glad I was able to make it just in time for #MakeItReal with @Joshua__Stamper Thanks for the learning. We need to keep the focus on kids, on the heart, on empathy, on making a lasting impact. Have an amazing rest of the week everyone!
This was fast & furious...Thank you #MakeItReal crew for making this such an amazing chat! Please join next week's hosts @forthekiddoes & @teachlovesci at the same time /same place!
Thanks! I try to create fun and ownership of this, and I let Ss know that they don't have to be smart to sound smart. If they learn when to be casual and when to be formal, all kinds of doors will open. #MakeItReal
