#1stchat Archive
Weekly chat for excited 1st grade teachers who love to learn and share ideas. Participants are interested in a variety of topics including literacy, math, technology, play, inquiry, and being the best educators they can be!
Sunday May 7, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
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May 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
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by sharing resources and collaborating at
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Happy Sunday! It's time for
#1stchat
. I'm Val from Michigan and I'm co-hosting with the wonderful
@lekadegroot
tonight.
lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hello, everyone! Leka from Iowa excited to learn with the amazing PLN
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Christy_Ambrose
May 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hello all! Christy from St. Louis will be in and out tonight with toddlers bedtime!
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hi Christy, glad you are here.
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In reply to @Christy_Ambrose
FirstAtBat
May 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hi I am Terry, tuning in for the last
#1stchat
of the school year.
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Tonight's topic is The Learner-Centered Classroom.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi Terry, glad to see you.
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In reply to @FirstAtBat
CarylPawlusiak
May 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hello!!! Caryl from NH excited to chat
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi Caryl, glad you are here.
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In reply to @CarylPawlusiak
Woods1stgrade
May 7 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi friends , Traci here from KS
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
We are using the Q1, Q2... and A1, A2...format again tonight.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hi Traci, glad to see you.
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In reply to @Woods1stgrade
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1 is coming up shortly.
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cdmom
May 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
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Hi everyone, Claire here from rainy Vermont. Happy to be here.
mesdawnmerck
May 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Dawn from SC. Can't wait to chat about our Ss
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#conversechat
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Hi Clair, happy to see you.
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In reply to @cdmom
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1 How would you explain learner-centered?
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AssignmentHelpN
May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
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#21stedchat
#apchat
#edchatri
#GCLchat
#ISNchat
The Ultimate 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom
https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Hi Dawn, Happy to see you.
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In reply to @mesdawnmerck
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1 is on deck!
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DDressaire
May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Watching
#anavsEDM
while chatting!
#oilersnation
#GoOilersGo
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FirstAtBat
May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
a1: That as we plan, reflect and guide...anything we do, we think of them, ALL of them.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
I noticed that you said, ALL of them. I think that is so important.
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FirstAtBat
May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
a1: That as we plan, reflect and guide...anything we do, we think of them, ALL of them.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 I believe we focus on doing what's best for students rather than what's best for teachers.
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mesdawnmerck
May 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Learner centered is when Ss have their hands on learning what they need not just the next lesson in the book
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#conversechat
DDressaire
May 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: student centered, differentiated, flexible environments
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 We make decisions based on our students' needs, interests, motivators.
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nicolehauskins
May 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Hi, Nicole from PA! I think learner centered means always going out of our way to put our students first, all of them!!!
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In reply to @valruckes
Christy_Ambrose
May 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1:everything we teach & plan is centered around Ss needs &helping them grow & Ss choice & interests involved as much as possible
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Woods1stgrade
May 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: lesson, activities focused on all students needs, differentiated content, Ss get what they need
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Yes!
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mesdawnmerck
May 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Learner centered is when Ss have their hands on learning what they need not just the next lesson in the book
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#conversechat
CarylPawlusiak
May 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Imagine how much more powerful we are when the Ss interests guide the learning!
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 We make decisions based on our students' needs, interests, motivators.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1 They are active participants. The learning is done "by" them and not delivered to them.
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massignmenthelp
May 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
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#apchat
#ecet2
#edchatri
#GCLchat
#ISNchat
Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments
https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1 In a student-centered classroom, ss take part in decision making process also. Evaluation feedback, thinking are also done by Ss
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cdmom
May 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
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A1 Students deciding what to learn and taking control of their own learning. The classroom looks different, T is more of a coach.
mesdawnmerck
May 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1: and also what parents and legislators may believe is best for their child. Ss know what they know and don't know.
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In reply to @valruckes
angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Is
#1stchat
happening tonight?
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Q2 is coming up!
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A1 As a primary teacher we need to teach ss how to self reflect on their learning. Ss start finding preference & learning style
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2 How is a learner-centered learning environment differentiated from a traditional learning environment?
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nicolehauskins
May 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
I agree! Our classrooms should be student owned as well not a place that is just the teachers room but the students room
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In reply to @lekadegroot
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Yes, the teacher is like a coach in a learner-centered classroom.
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cdmom
May 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
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A1 Students deciding what to learn and taking control of their own learning. The classroom looks different, T is more of a coach.
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2 is on deck!
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mesdawnmerck
May 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Ss are responsible for materials, room decorate w/ Ss work not premade posters, voice level is not silent
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#conversechat
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 In traditional classroom the teacher has all the knowledge & shares it with students. Teacher is not viewed as a learner, too.
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angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Outdoor math afternoon including building 3D shapes with noodles... tell me more!
@MichelleSchauf
#1st
chat
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In reply to @MichelleSchauf
lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 In a SC classroom ss are active participants. They teach and learn from each other. Ss learn from beyond the classroom walls
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Christy_Ambrose
May 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: Ss working on different things, flexible seating, Ss doing most of the talking
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
That should be "different" not "differentiated".
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2 How is a learner-centered learning environment differentiated from a traditional learning environment?
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angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2: Students constructing their own knowledge
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2 Teachers have more of a coach/facilitator role rather than instructor.
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cdmom
May 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
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A2 the environment has flexible seating arrangements. T is less incharge of the daily routines. more team work
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
I would add to this that the teacher is a learner, too.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 In a SC classroom ss are active participants. They teach and learn from each other. Ss learn from beyond the classroom walls
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FirstAtBat
May 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2: The focus on the why of the decisions being made. Traditionally, it is to make the teacher comfortable.
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angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2: The teacher's role is to understand and develop student thinking.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q3 is coming up!
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CarylPawlusiak
May 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Ss are experts in so many areas. We have an "expert" chart so Ss know who they can seek out for help.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 In a SC classroom ss are active participants. They teach and learn from each other. Ss learn from beyond the classroom walls
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2 I introduce bigger ideas then ss have control over their action. ex flexible seating=discovering own learning style & focus
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Agree! We need to be good at asking questions to activate students' thinking. Not just tell they right or wrong.
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angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2: The teacher's role is to understand and develop student thinking.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3 What are some examples of practices you've used to promote learner-centered learning?
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CarylPawlusiak
May 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: Embracing student inquiry to take us down a different path and down a much more interesting and engaging learning path!
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angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@lekadegroot
Just like Fosnot suggests in Conferring With Young Mathematicians at Work!
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DDressaire
May 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A2; Student ownership vs teacher ownership.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3 Using thinking routines like Think-Puzzle-Explore provide opportunities to see what students want to explore & investigate next.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3 Daily 5 choices, reading goals, inquiry circles, Fluency Fun Day, math tasks, etc.
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mflicek1
May 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Hi
#1stchat
Michelle from WI, sorry to join in late!
lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Hi, Michelle!
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In reply to @mflicek1
Woods1stgrade
May 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: love genius hour for Ss led learning , I also have Ss use each other for help before they can use me
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FirstAtBat
May 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: As I started the yr I didn't decorate. I put up a sign that said under construction. They decided about their environment.
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FirstAtBat
May 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: Any time we offer choice is also student centered.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3 Introducing a unit by having them share their questions and designing the learning around them.
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DDressaire
May 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Sorry everyone - this
#anavsEDM
game is just taking all my attention. Enjoy and have a great week!
#oilersnation
#GoOilersGo
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cdmom
May 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
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A3 Examples r flexible seating, passion projects or genius hours
mesdawnmerck
May 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@lekadegroot
Can you elaborate on Fluency Fun day? Sounds great!
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In reply to @lekadegroot, @lekadegroot
angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@FirstAtBat
I love your idea! That reminds me of a song, "Kids under construction. Maybe the paint is still wet!"
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CarylPawlusiak
May 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Fluency fun day? Tell me more please!
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In reply to @lekadegroot
mesdawnmerck
May 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A3: Daily 5 variety of choices, literature circles/book clubs, partner writers
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mflicek1
May 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A3: I've started maker Mondays each week as well as Wonder projects
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A3 With interactive read aloud we start by recording what Ss "think" they know about topic and then reading to confirm/disconfirm.
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MissNoujaim
May 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@studentreasures
check out my
#proudauthors
! We had such a great time at our Book Release party! 📚
#publishedauthors
#soproud
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angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
I believe in learning through problem solving: a student-centered approach!
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angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
As opposed to show and tell: a teacher-directed approach!
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Q4 is coming up!
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mflicek1
May 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Love this idea! we published a book this year also.
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In reply to @MissNoujaim, @studentreasures
lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Ss pick a partner/group & passage to practice fluency. They choose a way to share their performance.
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@CarylPawlusiak
In reply to @mesdawnmerck, @CarylPawlusiak
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4 How can we model for our students that everyone is a learner?
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4 is on deck!
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Love Fluency Fun Day since many ss choose to write their own story to perform.
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@CarylPawlusiak
In reply to @mesdawnmerck, @CarylPawlusiak
nicolehauskins
May 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
I love that idea! I think that is a great way to let the students be independent thinkers before they are taught what is correct
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In reply to @valruckes
CarylPawlusiak
May 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: Learn from our Ss! Point out moments when we learn as adults and point out times others around them are learners.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 During an inquiry process I ask a few questions and model how to find out the answers and how I feel.
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FuelGreatMinds
May 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Do your students need practice with making at 10?
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#mathchat
#elemmathchat
#math
#fuelgreatminds
https://t.co/p2sXgPnfoP
FirstAtBat
May 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4: Using the
#growthmindset
philosophy. Not just as a unit, but as a classroom culture.
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nicolehauskins
May 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
How did you go about getting a book published that your class wrote?
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In reply to @mflicek1, @MissNoujaim, @studentreasures
angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Q4: It starts with the teacher!
https://t.co/JmL4qcGshu
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4 I hosted Identity Day back in November. We all learned about each other's passion. Great to see respect being built among ss
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angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Oops... I meant A4
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mesdawnmerck
May 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4: I use sticks & use throughout unit of study so all Ss get chance to share something successful they learned/know.
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mflicek1
May 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4: Show them that we are always learning and show them we learn from them
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4 We can model by sharing with students things we are currently learning to do like what we learn on professional learning days.
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nicolehauskins
May 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
we discussed growth mindset in depth in my college class! It is so important to have one as a teacher and a class culture!
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In reply to @FirstAtBat
mflicek1
May 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@studentreasures
is a company that will send you all materials, then create your book, Ps purchase books
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In reply to @nicolehauskins, @MissNoujaim, @studentreasures, @studentreasures
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A4 We can acknowledge when students teach us something we didn't know or had not considered and remind the class of those examples.
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mesdawnmerck
May 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4: we have daily Crew meetings & I try to highlight a Ss with each skill/ topic. We also share what we like @ one S each week
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angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
How true
@valruckes
! We need to be honest with our students. Teachers have to revise their thinking as well!
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Q5 is coming up!
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5 How can teachers start to make room for student voice and choice in learning?
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Q5 is on deck! This is the last question of the night.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5 Trust your students and let go of control!!!
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Hard but true! lol
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5 Trust your students and let go of control!!!
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angelaistewart
May 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: We have to believe in students' capacity to lead.
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dubioseducator
May 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
#1stchat
what a great topic. Sorry I missed it. Reading tweets now. Faige retired kinder teacher in Los Angeles
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:56 PM EDT
Join our amazing
#1stchat
PLN in 5 minutes to discuss The Learner-Centered Classroom.
CarylPawlusiak
May 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: We have to let go of some of the control to make room for Ss to take risks in the safety of the classroom.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5 Do a better job of really listening to our students. They often tell us what the want and need if we truly listen.
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mesdawnmerck
May 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: Less talk more listen. I learn a lot from Ss by listening & watching them. I need give instructions & be quiet.
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#conversechat
Woods1stgrade
May 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5: start in the beginning teaching Ss ways to show learning then give them control, to have to let go
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CarylPawlusiak
May 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Truth!
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5 Do a better job of really listening to our students. They often tell us what the want and need if we truly listen.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Hi Faige, glad to see you.
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In reply to @dubioseducator
lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Probably one of the hardest things that I learned to do in my career. But because of that, I have transformed as an educator.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Hard but true! lol
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5 Trust your students and let go of control!!!
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CarylPawlusiak
May 7 @ 8:54 PM EDT
I find it is a lot less exhausting when we don't try to control everything
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In reply to @lekadegroot
nicolehauskins
May 7 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Creating opportunities for discussion and allowing students to say what they learned or think about a topic gives them a voice
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In reply to @valruckes
dubioseducator
May 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A5 Hard work to control, more engaging and rewarding to let other voices be heard.
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Woods1stgrade
May 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
I find the more choice Ss have, the more engaged in learning they are and less work for me. Ss doing the work!
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CarylPawlusiak
May 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Time to sign off and rest up for the first day without my student teacher..lots of rest! Great chatting
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Enjoy your Ss this week
lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
So true. We can put it back on our Ss if things don't go well:) LOL "what did YOU learn from this? What will YOU do next time?"
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In reply to @CarylPawlusiak
valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A5 We have to include students in the conversation. When districts plan new initiatives they should make room to hear from Ss.
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A bit of housekeeping--This is our last chat for the school year as we take a short hiatus for the summer & recharge our batteries.
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nicolehauskins
May 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
I think it is important to have teachers and students ask reflective questions in the classroom!
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In reply to @lekadegroot, @CarylPawlusiak
mflicek1
May 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A5: Allow for changes from year to year, each class will bring a diff perspective, might have to do things a bit differently
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Also, next Sunday is Mother's Day. Wishing all of you moms a Happy Mother's Day in advance.
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Woods1stgrade
May 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Are we having a book study this summer?
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A bit of housekeeping--This is our last chat for the school year as we take a short hiatus for the summer & recharge our batteries.
#1stchat
nicolehauskins
May 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
I agree! Giving students choice makes them excited about their learning!
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In reply to @Woods1stgrade
lekadegroot
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Have a wonderful summer everyone! Can't wait to see you again next fall! Thanks for being an awesome PLN all through the year!
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valruckes
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A bit of housekeeping--This is our last chat for the school year as we take a short hiatus for the summer & recharge our batteries.
#1stchat
