#UrbanEdChat Archive
#UrbanEd chat is a twitter chat for educators. Topics relevant to the subject of urban education will be discussed, but all educators are encouraged to join the conversation. The chats will be moderated by Ben and Neil, founders of Engaging Educators and elementary school teachers in Detroit, MI.
Thursday January 28, 2016
Welcome to tonight. Let's start with introductions. Tell us about You, Who, where, and what you teach!
Welcome to tonight. Let's start with introductions. Tell us about You, Who, where, and what you teach!
Don't forget to use the hashtag on your tweets tonight.
Gerald Asst. Principal in Houston, Tx former SpEd Tch.
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Jessica Gibbs, K-5 Instructional Coach in Detroit
Question 1 is on its way!
Eric Lopez, 360 / Evolutions HS in RI. Good evening.
A1: perseverance, looks forward to going to school, low levels of stress
A1: Motivated students are attentive, enthused, confident, curious, show perseverance, & are self-starters.
Good evening! I believe I'm in time.
I like the self starter quality! https://t.co/NPZF2wOGz2
A1: Motivated students are attentive, enthused, confident, curious, show perseverance, & are self-starters.
Motivated students are no different than motivated adults. Make it meaningful and demonstrate respect.
A1: Awareness of own learning styles, clear learning goals, willingness to work at getting them. https://t.co/Xc1Y4n34CF
yep. It definitely shows who has a sense of intrinsic motivation!
A1: Lack of successful role models in the community
A2 The thought of not being understood by others (peers & Ts) Negative rhetoric!
A2: lack of caring by others/relationships, not meeting the Ss academic/social/emotional needs https://t.co/NVEWPxBM93
Hi , Rita from WI, sorry I'm late!
A2: lack of authentic relationships, content that isn't relevant to them, or not at their level (frustration), lack of support
A2 Two big problems, one as said, not allowing kids to work in their ZPD. Rigor does not mean TOO HARD!
Agreed. Every student deserves a unique educational experience. Every1should WANT to be at school.
A2: Also, if kids are living in communities that are failing them, it is hard to be motivated in school.Why would you?
Precisely! Kids' motivation can decrease from boredom (2 low) & frustration (2 high). https://t.co/535eYE2x1F
A2 Two big problems, one as said, not allowing kids to work in their ZPD. Rigor does not mean TOO HARD!
A3 Administration needs some serious PD. Ask questions, listen! Trash the theory, yes for action! https://t.co/x3AhKSYG8z
A3 as an administrator I support T's even when their efforts don't always work. You have to encourage or they T's won't try.
A3: have theme weeks at school, gives platform for Ts to express themselves and forces some to think outside the box
facilitating a climate of trust allows the freedom to take risks
Yes! Differentiation is all about finding that "sweet-spot" where learning can happen with JOY and enthusiasm.
A3 for those Unmotivated T's you set small goals that you want to challenge them to work towards. Then cheer them on!!!
Stuck in meeting at school! Here now! Great chat tonight!
A3: Know us as we strive to know our students. Ask us about our projects and what we're trying.
A3: Acknowledge teachers' attempts/successes in divergent thinking. Help teachers 2 reflect, reiterate, & spark more creativity
Sorry I am late! Student motivation is the number one topic I come across today!
Amen to that! https://t.co/FmbSe0fAQv
A3: Know us as we strive to know our students. Ask us about our projects and what we're trying.
A4: noted that he helps Ts set small goals. I do the same for my Sts. Set goals with them!
We don't just teach, we motivate. In difficult and prestige communities, the schools have light.
A4 Connect content to current popular trends. Ex: Statistical...or Nah? Ss ID ?s w variability https://t.co/uXPp40JiIJ
Sometimes. Have you read about Detroit schools lately? https://t.co/dyaflESKfy
We don't just teach, we motivate. In difficult and prestige communities, the schools have light.
A4: authentic learning, knowing your students, constantly checking for understanding/misconceptions, and genuine caring
Yes!! It's an extremely rough/ unfortunate situation. Glad I work in a charter right now! https://t.co/S3dBzngP4H
Sometimes. Have you read about Detroit schools lately? https://t.co/dyaflESKfy
We don't just teach, we motivate. In difficult and prestige communities, the schools have light.
Does that include personalizing and individualizing?
I believe it does it does. Not all of the time. But, sometimes. You?
A4 Show and tell great apps to create videos, music, art! Put in perspective their Element! https://t.co/NVlbQrfIl8
A4: Goal setting. Tying content to scholars' hopes & dreams. Home visits 2 increase partnership & motivation w/all stakeholders
A4+1 Take time to build true authentic relationships with Ss...they'll tell you point blank what they like & what they don't.
A5: there is a root cause to all misbehavior. Misunderstanding, fear, fatigue, embarrassment, all examples.
YES!!! There are reasons. Our work should be to be proactive. I love the book Cooperative Discipline by Linda Albert.
A5 Usually signals they are disengaged. I want Ss so involved that they don't think about anything else https://t.co/umml2BVPea
Can't say that I have. My apologies. What's going on there?
A5 Must ID what keeps their attention...how to keep them engaged BEFORE you can teach Ss anything.
I know & that's wrong. Could be there a disconnect with engagement. Curriculum should be culturally responsive
Early year.focus ed on "discipline". Now, how to turn them on to the content...how to pull them in..takes care of behavior
thanks! They were referring to each other as Dr. for the rest of the day, hopefully inspired some future Drs!
Yes! Build authentic relationships...REALLY get to know them..who they really are https://t.co/AiQO6ZVRVW
A4: authentic learning, knowing your students, constantly checking for understanding/misconceptions, and genuine caring
A6: Know the Sts. Know the Ts. Know families. Cultivate a positive culture of high expectations and caring.
A6: build relationships, see and acknowledge Ss strengths, tell Ss you believe in them
A6: Connect kids with their interests. I ask questions and listen closely. I also use vids for some of my boys
See to me, this is unfathomable. How can it be that some kids have conditions like this is America
A5: Be present. I like that my admin greets us everyday in the hallway before class
A6 Create clubs and scaffold students to lead! Find out their interest and push them to persevere! Catch them doing good!
When admin models this w Ts, it trickles to our Ss...win/win! https://t.co/SeHKi0QSms
A6: Connect kids with their interests. I ask questions and listen closely. I also use vids for some of my boys
I enjoy you included families, they are a great resource, high expectations are a must also! https://t.co/Kvpo8sO00H
A6: Know the Sts. Know the Ts. Know families. Cultivate a positive culture of high expectations and caring.
We must believe in kids until they begin to believe in themselves! Love and support are major!
A2- How are is the lesson delivered? S centered lessons motivate much more than T centered lectures and paper-pushing lessons
"Scaffold students to lead" tells a great story. That is a GREAT goal.
A6 BE REAL! Kids know when you're full of it!
A6: I think my principal does a good job getting to know the Ss. He is present and when he's absent the kids know it!
A6. First thing admin can do it SUPPORT the teachers that know the needs of the kids.
Sts noticing when the principal is absent says a LOT. That is truly wonderful. Kudos to him.
A3- If thinking outside the box moves Ss than celebrate it to all staff! Ts not thinking outside the box observe those who are!
Sorry to miss the chat. I look look at the archives
A6- Hold them accountable in love. Touch bases regularly. Don't be fake!
A6- Conduct an interest inventory and share with Ts. Ts need to find ways to use inventory to implement in lesson plans
I like this. I say, "I know this is hard. But, I know you can do it. I love you enough to show you that you can.
Thank you for a wonderful and engaging It's great to connect with educators from urban education!
Thank you for a wonderful and engaging It's great to connect with educators from urban education!
I love my admin! They don't put up with nonsense, but they don't blanket the whole staff for a cpl bad apples
Thanks for the invitation to chat tonight! Great chat!
Don't forget to grow your urban educator PLN! Follow each other so that you can share, learn and grow!
Thank you ! Let's continue to do right by Ss. Great refocusing chat tonight.
Great phrase!! "Hold them accountable in love" https://t.co/Il09f6M5sP
A6- Hold them accountable in love. Touch bases regularly. Don't be fake!
Gr8 chat ! Thanks for the reminder. I enjoy you all! Good night!
