A1: I still remember teaching a math lesson about tape diagrams and completely modeling the concept incorrectly. My students even looked at me thinking...is he serious right now? #BmoreEdchat
A1. Story from an informal setting. My 1st Brownie Girl Scouts lesson as a troop leader. Flop! Had to switch that lesson and rest of the yr to more hands on. #BmoreEdchat
#BmoreEdchat A1 I remember when I was teaching a small group lesson on similes and metaphors and realized I had chosen texts with very few good examples of either...
A1: Did a "small group" lesson done via webcam as a student teacher that lasted 75 minutes...I just droned on and on...literally vomit of the mouth and I didn't stop #fail#BmoreEdchat
A1 (2/2). Ss had a basic understanding of the material, but they needed more in-depth practice. This combined with complex directions was causing my students to stress. Instead I retaught the lesson and then tailored the activities to fit our new lesson #bmoreedchat#Ed446
A1 I remember trying to use Activotes (a student response tool) for one of the first times during American Ed Week. Major fail. Students "responded" with some interesting things. Visitors had some good giggles. I learned a lot of lessons that day! #bmoreedchat
Matt - Digital Learning director MA A1: brought 3rd grade class outside to study bark and the tree I picked as full of bats and tbay started flying and my teacher words of wisdom was “run” #BmoreEdchat
oh this reminds me that when I was student teaching I taught my 5th graders that Mexico was the northern most country of Central America. My students definitely gave me crazy looks ... and I corrected myself the next day! #bmoreedchat
A2: I learned how to think on the fly & trust my instincts. Also, your kids know when there are mistakes and it is ok to tell them you made one. We all make them. They will respect you more when your honest. #BmoreEdchat
I don't remember exactly why we were talking about North Central and South America that day but it taught me that Ss can explore these types of google-able/encyclopedia facts on their own and report back/teach their classmates #bmoreedchat
A2: I learned that planning is the key to success. Not just fly by seat of pants. Additionally I learned the importance of a backup plan. And found out how fast I could run with a 3rd grader under each arm. 🦇#bmoreedchat
A2: I learned that planning is the key to success. Not just fly by seat of pants. Additionally I learned the importance of a backup plan. And found out how fast I could run with a 3rd grader under each arm. 🦇#bmoreedchat
A2: Practice does not make perfect, but perfect practice does! Reflection is key to improving any flopped lesson! Additionally, I need time, just as my students need time to Learn and improve! #GrowthProcess#BmoreEdChat
This is such a difficult art. I am guilty at times. Knowing when to zip it and step aside is something that develops over time and through experience. #BmoreEdchat
That's a great question. I have learned to read a lot of texts that kids like to read over the years to broaden my knowledge. But I would say in the early years, lean on folks around you with experience! #plc#pln
A1 and A2: I planned this great lesson using my promethean board and when I walked in my classroom, my board was gone! Talk about a panic attack! I learned to not always depend on technology and always have a back up plan #BmoreEdchat
A2. When I was a principal I would always encourage teachers who had a lesson that didn’t work to reflect and pull one strategy to improve the next time. Not try to focus on the full lesson but one learning opportunity #BmoreEdchat
A2. When I was a principal I would always encourage teachers who had a lesson that didn’t work to reflect and pull one strategy to improve the next time. Not try to focus on the full lesson but one learning opportunity #BmoreEdchat
A1 I taught math in the afternoon, usually in the am, and it bombed, A2 some things should not happen after lunch on hot days, Subtraction regrouping is a morning lesson when they’re bright eyed & bushy tailed #BmoreEdchat
A3: when a lesson fails it can create anxiety in both the teacher and students. But everyone has to learn that failure is a part of life and focus on the learning opportunity instead #BmoreEdchat
#BmoreEdchat A3 I have found students to be forgiving, if you ask them to be patient with you as we all learn together. The kids I work with have been resilient and flexible, and that's just one small part of what makes them so great.
A3: I am disappointed but quickly shift to becoming a learner to improve. Students are confused and that is a sure sign the learning target and instruction is off #BmoreEdchat
A3: Depends on the time of year and each individual student. After the beginning of the year and "failure" expectations are set, we all realize things don't go as planned. I love when my kids pick up the lesson, fix it, and make it their own. #BmoreEdchat
I think Ss are so flexible and resilient and they sometimes don't get credit for this in learning and classroom contexts. Being honest with them is a huge learning opportunity and I'll bet they have lots of reflections and advice moving forward! #bmoreedchat
A1 and 2 I picked a book about Lunar New Year to read to my students and they were so excited to share their family’s stories or connections to the text that each page took way more time to read than planned. Lesson: accept productive detours:). #BmoreEdchat
A3: I love it when students add to the lesson by sharing a resource that aligns with the standard of the lesson! I ask the Ss to e-mail it to me so I can review it and add it to their next learning experience! #bmoreedchat
A1: sometimes I struggle with the timing of a lesson, I want to squeeze so much into a time period that seems so long but time goes too fast!#ED446#BmoreEdcat
A1 (1/2). I had this awesome lesson planned. It included stations, computer games, and many many manipulatives. I was so excited to teach it! I thought my students would pick up on it, but they were still confused from the previous days lesson.... #BmoreEdcat#ed446
A3. Unfortunately, in the moment, I tend to panic. However I am usually able to get out of it and adjust. My students often get frustrated :( #bmoreedchat#ED446
A1 and 2 I picked a book about Lunar New Year to read to my students and they were so excited to share their family’s stories or connections to the text that each page took way more time to read than planned. Lesson: accept productive detours:). #BmoreEdchat
A3. Unfortunately, in the moment, I tend to panic. However I am usually able to get out of it and adjust. My students often get frustrated :( #bmoreedchat#ED446
I think it depends on the model that's been set. Students tend to be more forgiving of a teacher's mistakes if there is trust and the relationships have been developed. #BmoreEdchat
A4: An organized and coherent flow between content and structure with diverse activities. I also find adding TIME for each part really helps us flow. #BmoreEdchat
A4: Attended a great PD with @mcnairan3 where she discussed changing writing lesson plans to designing learning experiences - powerful...different mindset; an experience is memorable, impactful...so much more than a plan #BmoreEdchat
A4- Knowing where you want the learning to go is important. Keeps the lesson focused on the goal. That said, important to have flexibility to support biggest learning. #bmoreedchat
#BmoreEdchat A4 well planned, clear objectives, modeling, opportunity for authentic practice, opportunity for feedback and guidance on that practice, students working the hardest (vs teacher doing most of the work), realistic in terms of content to cover based on time alotted
Hey Justin! The lesson should move toward achieving both. The objective is specific to the particular lesson, but the lessons push towards mastery of the standard. #bmoreedchat
Well to @mshannahbrown96's point , timing is a huge part of lesson planning. The long term, short term and daily parts of it. Also just knowing your Ss and understanding what they need, what they want and how they will best be engaged throughout #bmoreedchat
Very similar to the twitter photo which trended regarding changing sub plans to students plans. Now we can change it to Sub Experiences to Student Experiences. #BmoreEdchat
A4: Attended a great PD with @mcnairan3 where she discussed changing writing lesson plans to designing learning experiences - powerful...different mindset; an experience is memorable, impactful...so much more than a plan #BmoreEdchat
A4 the student at the center, where they are should be the starting off point, high interest, enjoyment, and I always think of @burgessdave, could you sell tickets to this lesson? It needs a wow! Element #BmoreEdchat S’s planting a rain garden they designed & chose the plants
Yes! Reflection on all fronts is critical. Ss need to reflect on the learning to assess their understanding and needs, and Ts need to reflect to assess positives and negatives to lesson and make adjustments as needed. #bmoreedchat
A2. Follow the students’ lead and they’ll take me places I would never have imagined. Literally. My Scouts had me kayaking & scooping up trash this fall. I did not see that coming. They are going to figure out clean water. Watch them! #BmoreEdchat
A5- Qualitative analysis of Ss engagement, quality of academic conversation; informal assessment of Ss learning. How can I adjust to best support Ss? What aspects of instruction can I tweak to help Ss growth? #bmoreedchat
I just think the word plan is a bit restrictive...I've seen so many people follow that "plan" and miss so many teachable moments or great opportunities for their kids #BmoreEdchat
Reinforces why flexibility is so important. Critical to embrace teachable moments. Keeps learning fresh and exciting, and can add to Ss growth. #bmoreedchat
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@Owl_b_TorresEdu, @justincholbrook, @mcnairan3
#BmoreEdchat A5 looking at the student outcomes/work/dialogue in relation to the standard/ objective and asking "what did they seem to grasp? What do they need more practice with?" Then designing instruction that gives them more practice using new mechanisms, tools and strategies
#BmoreEdchat A4. Understanding what knowledge and skills are needed in order to meet the objective, and knowing where your students are wrt that knowledge/skills. Then planning for differentiation so that everyone can experience success and grow.
I do love map and the accompanying verbiage! Flexibility and following the child is important...from the standpoints of intervention, enrichment, and reducing boredom! #BmoreEdchat
A5 l have a monthly chart for each group I work with. I reflect on our pace, on the progress with concepts the students are making, and how I can align the themes better with mainstream themes. Assessing writing samples also gives a sense of progress or needs. #BmoreEdchat
#BmoreEdchat A7 Agree...sometimes! I think great planning is an acquired skill that we are constantly getting better at. Practices like collaborative lesson study help us to improve our planning and continue to grow.
A7: Plans, outlines, maps all of it is giving thought and reasoning to the Ss & process, and yes that’s necessary for a great teacher; however, I’ve seen great plans and poor execution...tough call #BmoreEdChat
It's my same debate with the posting of objectives in the classroom...just because it's written beautifully in kid friendly terms does not mean there is true learning happening #BmoreEdchat
totally agree. I use a HOT question (Higher Order Thinking) so students can be objective masters and discuss at the end of the day whether or not we achieved a coherent answer. #BmoreEdchat
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