The #michED chat is a grassroots effort dedicated to giving teachers, students, and parents across Michigan a bigger voice in the conversation about education in our state. We welcome all voices through a variety of projects, media, and social networking. We’re trying to address educational issues through apolitical conversation, spreading ideas and stories of success from Michigan classrooms across the state, and helping teachers and students regain the courage to connect and demonstrate that schools in Michigan are creating amazing opportunities for learning. We want the face and voice of education in Michigan to be a mural of shared experiences and positive examples of connected learning.
Daniel, instructional tech coach in Coloma. Currently riding the rails between Battle Creek & East Lansing. Here tonight to help all Ss and understand impact of trauma. #michED
A1: “healing happens in relationship” We need to understand our kids backgrounds to help improve their futures. The way to do this is relationships. #miched
Trust is a big one that I am seeing. Sometimes it's apathy towards school, work, relationships. Thinking of ensuring caring, safe, and trusting environment are key! 🔑 #michED
A3: depends on relationship with student. Some may trigger on smallest item (not having a pencil), some may be actions or words. Pay attention to little shifts to try and stop/slow escalation to protection student dignity #michED
But we need to find the why. It's not always that it is distrust or dislike by the S to T. Sometimes it's where they feel safe. We must acknowledge that. #michED
A4: multiple times and opportunities to learn different ways. Lowering the florescent lights and using floor lamps. Multiple seating arrangements. Trying to find how to make all comfortable #michED
Stay calm. Approach calmly. Meet on their level. Listen. Brainstorm solutions. Let them develop their own. Protect their dignity in front of peers when ever possoble #michED
Just like I have to parent each of my own kids differently based on their personalities. Boundaries are clear with high standards but managing the boundaries may be personalized. #miched
A6: find the motivator. Get them to work towards it. Whether it's sports, games or something else. Build relationships to get to know how you can support and go. Sometimes, it's the smallest things! #michED
