#COLchat Archive
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Monday January 25, 2016
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Stephanie Reger, 7th grade ELA teacher from (super snowy) Baltimore, MD!
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Hey happy to be here! Educational Consultant and Author currently, but may be heading back to the classroom soon!
Hi I'm Christina. I am the childhood development center interim director from Swartz Creek, MI
We are super excited to have with us 2nite to discuss "learned helplessness". Thanks Andrew!
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Marvin from Paw Paw, MI. Grade 7 SS. Hello!
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Ken O’Connor, in The Villages, FL. Watching the Australian Open from my birth city.
Thanks so much to our special guest for joining with such an important topic.
Ben - Elementary AP from WI
Going to try and jump in for a bit.
hi Stephanie! Had a nice snow day?
Craig Pfenninger, Principal at USA Elementary checking in while I can.
Craig, how have you been?
Two great chats happening now! and
I LOVE snow but I'm not sure how I would feel with that much...
Hello! Special Ed Consultant from Creek
Hi ! Megan, math teacher from Schaumburg Il here. Today was definitely a
yes, grad classes are consuming my life. Lol
Good evening Ken. Been working on Powerschool and SBG....I will probably have lots of questions soon : )
Hey checking in tonight from Au Gres, MI. Excited for great convo!
I'm glad that was in a former life for me!
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Hi Steve. Will look forward to your questions.
Our board meeting finished early, I'm excited to be live all night!
Thank you in advance. I appreciate the offer !! https://t.co/srhtn4drVC
Hi Steve. Will look forward to your questions.
lol, yeah. I'm excited to be doing it, but I'll be happy when I'm done. :)
Happy Australia day to any Aussies who join in
Are you using the patch Steve? BTW I only know it by reputation - we're Infinite Campus
Q1 Where does learned helplessness come from?
Hi everyone! Aimee MS counselor from Swartz Creek checking in :)
Welcome! Glad everyone could join tonight.
hello!!! Leadership, council and health educator from Swartz Creek go creek
RT Q1 Where does learned helplessness come from?
A1: Learned Helpless comes from many places. 1 - Grades, students focus so much on that, rather than on learning
Sue here, for a bit anyway.
A1: my first reaction is because adults in their young lives rescued them too soon, rather than letting them fail and learn
Yes, we must refocus our learners to the learning...grades are a distraction. https://t.co/l72tyxTkNX
A1: Learned Helpless comes from many places. 1 - Grades, students focus so much on that, rather than on learning
A1: It also comes from us, the educators. Often our good intent to "save students" results in a lost learning opportunity.
A1: Since it is "learned" it comes the environment. Mostly people who impact our lives the most.
A1 I think LH comes from all over: home, school, society, personality, etc... What do we do about that?
A1: Learned helplessness has many routes, but I think a lot of it is the NEED to be right and the fear of failure.
A1 Learned helplessness comes from continual low grades and scores so one sees no hope of success next time(s).
A1: From students who feel like there is nothing they can do to improve their situation because they have been saved so often
A1: It is learned - often times teachers and parents model it and allow it.
A1: "Learned helplessness" is a by-product of an environment/perception that compliance is critical for success.
A1: We need to learned strategies to provide hints, not answers. Provides for better learning!
A1: learned helplessness has many factors: fear of failure, a strong point/grade focus instead of learning, the "need" to be right
A1 Repeated, ongoing failure usually associated with pain coupled w/repeated failed attempts at escape
A1: From others modeling it - usually adults in a Ss life
Indeed - educators in general r good natured enablers. Stop enabling! It will set you free.
https://t.co/9ZpPBv3DZS
A1: It also comes from us, the educators. Often our good intent to "save students" results in a lost learning opportunity.
A1: Learned helplessness comes from Ss being told through adults consistent actions that they are not believed in.
A1: if perseverance is not modeled and taught, kids are permitted to act helpless and someone will have to save them
A1:From a lack of trust and a belief that Ss can do amazing things. We bombard them with structure, rules, rubrics, standards, etc.
A1 Adults of the world have reinforced over and over again with children how important is to be right, the first time.
Yes! https://t.co/3bWJpsOhS4
A1: It also comes from us, the educators. Often our good intent to "save students" results in a lost learning opportunity.
A1. The fear of being wrong and being embarrassed for taking a risk
A1 Ourselves...as soon as we believe struggle = bad...we falter and need to create constructs to rationalize our quitting
I heard from of Marzano that PS had a patch that "converted" it to be SBG compatable.
Also parents and educators who don't give Ss space to explore, try, fail, and try again. It's a shift for some there as well
A1
Learned helplessness exists with anyone student or adult who has a fixed mindset VS a growth mindset
A1: Learned helplessness also comes from us when we say "you're smart," which creates a fixed mindset!
. Or is it maybe expected failure or acceptance as failure as the only option
A1. Learned helplessness comes from lack of independence. It's easier as a parent to do it then watch your kid fail trying.
A1 - Too many times Ss are allowed to fail & then figure out how to solve & improve - too many helicopters to save the day
A1: I think that learn helplessness comes from over accommodating students
Creating praise junkies. https://t.co/0pndAhVskF
A1: Learned helplessness also comes from us when we say "you're smart," which creates a fixed mindset!
A1 learned helplessness has roots in Ss not being held accountable for their Academic responsibilities. https://t.co/b9fB5ETBVR
Well said!! https://t.co/7D0MTrwYTK
A1. Learned helplessness comes from lack of independence. It's easier as a parent to do it then watch your kid fail trying.
A1: When consistently "bailed out" when they need to learn perseverance.
very true! Must have a balance
There are large scale things, such as emphasizing compliance, that schools do. Also small scale - assignments with only one answer.
A1 Adults reward children with being right. Why wouldn't they seek our continuous help in meeting this expectation?
Not accurate - PS can be used traditional to full sbg, no patch. Happy to discuss it with you privately.
A1: Learned helplessness also comes from a "one size" fits all way of teaching. Same learning, same path, same time
Lot of great answers to why we have learned helplessness, can't wait to we get into the solutions...
And this happened when kids are young
Allow your students to fail! https://t.co/LNgk4CaarJ
A1: When consistently "bailed out" when they need to learn perseverance.
A1 Learned helplessness is when a student becomes a hitchhiker. He/she rides the coattails of other Ss & is not held accountable.
When we stop enabling learned helplessness our stress as educators will decrease!!!
Q2 How does learned helplessness impact students?
Yes! But we need to model failure, risk taking, & how to persevere & learn from our failure.
A1: lack of adult persistence in helping a Ss succeed.If they take longer to learn and adults don't help, Ss learn they're helpless
Learned helplessness can start at home w/🚡ing parent, but I agree w/Kelly. Up to us to give Ss a push, so they walk on own 2 👣.
Learned helplessness comes from helicopter parents who overprotect, over schedule and over see everything.
RT Q2 How does learned helplessness impact students?
A2: Eliminates perseverance to continue to try things and work through problems. Starts with parents who do everything for kids
Absolutely!! https://t.co/2SmLTfoiWz
Yes! But we need to model failure, risk taking, & how to persevere & learn from our failure.
How much of "learned helplessness" can be perceived as a new form of student entitlement?
A1: Ss who have learned helplessness have learned to fly below the radar and have good coping skills to mask their deficiencies.
Learned hopelessness comes from low expectations. Excepting only 1 answer/ path and a cutler of compliance/ sameness
A2: learned helplessness hinders students from learning perseverance and from reaching their potential
A2: Learned helplessness is a result of a fixed mindset - "i can't do this" "I'll never be good at it!"
A:1 learned helplessness can come from our experiences and can be a product of us climbing the ladder of inference
A2: They assume that they will always have someone to solve their problems for them - dangerous and counterproductive.
A1 Learned Helplessness leads to lower student engagement, lack of student agency, and teacher frustration!
A2 LH causes students to rely on others, to shut down quickly, to avoid risks.
It also stems from Ss who are grade and GPA chasers who work a system but never learn to LEARN. https://t.co/bu4CaQ4YNc
literally took the words out of my mouth! Perseverance is such an important trait for Ss to develop
A2 LH leads to students not even trying. “What is the point, I know I’ll just fail again”
Yes!! https://t.co/KI6LnagJXW
A2: Learned helplessness is a result of a fixed mindset - "i can't do this" "I'll never be good at it!"
We need to model the growth mindset.
our learners to be risk-takers.
https://t.co/yWiokRbYUJ
A2: Learned helplessness is a result of a fixed mindset - "i can't do this" "I'll never be good at it!"
A2: I think it is a negative impact & places the S behind as far as taking risks to learn new things - needs more coaching
KaBoom - automatic crutch! https://t.co/7zLgUIuuex
A2: Learned helplessness is a result of a fixed mindset - "i can't do this" "I'll never be good at it!"
A2: struggle to develop critical thinking, perseverance, the desire to explore and learn new things.
A2: It keeps Ss from having to battle their way through a tough task, they don't' learn the life skill to persevere.
A2: Erodes their intrinsic motivation to learn, their perceived ability to learn, trust in the system, and possibly self worth.
Q2 LH impairs Ss ability to spread their wings and fly. Ss lack confidence in own ability and are afraid to fail.
Traditional approaches to learning, especially grading, increase helplessness of all children. https://t.co/NcyeOXEKCi
Learned helplessness comes from helicopter parents who overprotect, over schedule and over see everything.
A:1 it can impact students if we step in too early, if we don't believe they can accomplish the task so we don't let them attempt
Which is a fixed mindset-allow opportunities for failure, changes into a growth mindset https://t.co/ZIBzHnMCMl
A2 LH causes students to rely on others, to shut down quickly, to avoid risks.
Well said - yes. https://t.co/QDbSQXoqOi
A2: Erodes their intrinsic motivation to learn, their perceived ability to learn, trust in the system, and possibly self worth.
A1 A2 Need to intentionally build a culture in which failure is one of the best ways to learn
A2 If we model helplessness as educators, students learn the behavior and fail to embrace the struggle.
A2 :Learned helplessness impacts Ss b leading to avoidance in future similar learning situations
A2: Avoiding new experiences and risks even in an intentionally safe environment. Also a dependence on other for everything
Need to practice grit https://t.co/cf8bNvapGr
A2: It keeps Ss from having to battle their way through a tough task, they don't' learn the life skill to persevere.
A2: Learned helplessness creates achievement gaps and over time hinders students from future opportunities.
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A2: Students lose motivation, engagement, no grit
A2: Ss with learned helplessness need success modeled for them. From a caring adult or peer b
A2: Fear of failure actually leads to anxiety, brain research tells us this!
Which creates a vicious cycle. We must break the cycle if we are going to close the gaps!
A2: I see LH in math when students say they can only do problems exactly like "example" problems, very little independent thinking
What can we do to combat this? So many kids need help with this.
A2. LH prevents students from taking risks and using creativity
Laminations = Lamingtons. Have to have Vegemite every day.
A2 If no recovering, greatly hinders future success; leads to avoiding opportunities; attitude of accepting status quo of life
As I'm thinking LH could also be an effect of an unsafe classroom culture. If not trying is cooler than coming up short...
We must be reducers of anxiety not creators of anxiety. Think abt that in daily routines & interactions!
https://t.co/CBg5oFQ4Y6
A2: Fear of failure actually leads to anxiety, brain research tells us this!
Give opportunities to practice perseverance =grit https://t.co/Iqecw94sO5
What can we do to combat this? So many kids need help with this.
Q3 How can failure support learning?
A2 Learned helplessness creates a culture that requires the adults stressed at end of day and kids ready for more adventures
Create an environment where they don't have to worry about failure Be their safety net so they know they can recover
. Teach growth mindset and grit. Ensure classrooms are a safe place for mistakes and difference
I would not mind trying a Lamington some day. Thanks
A3. We learn from our mistakes.
RT Q3 How can failure support learning?
RT Q3 How can failure support learning?
A3: Failure within the classroom teaches perseverance and allows them to focus on the learning instead of the grade
allowing multiple opportunities, not penalizing mistakes, separating behavior/academics = less anxiety.
A3: When students know that they can fail with a safety net, they will take risks. When they take risks, they learn more, deeper
A3: failure supports learning because it's a part of learning; we learn by failing. The important thing is that we try again.
Failure provides opportunities to ask WHY?
A3: Failure allows Ss to try again and realize success doesn't have to come from the first try
A3: Grades can create a culture where you only get one shot to be successful, and take the focus off learning!
A3: Failure identifies next steps.
A3: It depends on how we define "Failure." There is no reason to let a student drown. Productive struggle is part of learning
A3 It needs to be taught & modeled as something positive; Ss need to be taught how to learn from it
A3 Failure can support learning as long a students can recover in full
A3: allows us to learn from mistakes and solidify the areas we weren't sure about before, take a new approach, etc
A3 To support learning should we call it “Not Yet” rather than “failure.” Not sugar-coating, clear about deficiencies,
Yes...failure must be looked at as a part of the process, not some end result!
A3 - feedback, reflection should go hand in hand with failure. Where and why did I go wrong? Focus efforts here.
A3 If failure is framed appropriately; learners can see its usefulness in the growth process. To risk & fail is to learn and grow.
Failures creates opportunities to explore new solutions! Perseverance!
A3 I think it is about creating a culture of appropriate risk taking, one that honors the next question
A3: Failure is the opportunity to bounce.
Everyone that invented something, wrote a book, made a pro team, discovered a planet, failed and then they learned, and succeeded
A3 Failure allows the opportunity to reflect, collaborate,receive feedback, and ultimately improve
A3: Failure is only failure if you stop trying...otherwise you are just making progress (however little)
A3 Rarely does anyone learn anything new on first try. All inventions, creative work goes through many iterations.
A3: Failure in the classroom is why gamification works. Ss naturally fail in games and learn perseverance to obtain new levels.
=Practicing perseverance https://t.co/qEI8gYimHZ
A3: allows us to learn from mistakes and solidify the areas we weren't sure about before, take a new approach, etc
A3: Eventually, all will encounter failure. Learning to accept, manage & overcome is necessary to life long learning.
A3: Missteps help students find the right footing. Important we help Ss learn to climb the hill before Mt. Everest. Needs 2 be safe
I stole that from Carol Dweck last year and use it fully - no Fs in the gradebook.
A3 - failure guides learning; it produces a desire to want to know
BAM
https://t.co/Jk01E5HBtk
A3: Failure in the classroom is why gamification works. Ss naturally fail in games and learn perseverance to obtain new levels.
A3: There should be two grades! "Got it" and "Not Yet!"
we talked about this in l-ship-so many feel pressure-NEVER to fail! Look at all the crying in youth sports-
Key component 4 closing gaps - at least in the schools' hands - is 2 ensure effective T is in every room. https://t.co/93GsVMRZyj
Which creates a vicious cycle. We must break the cycle if we are going to close the gaps!
in an age of evaluations, standards, and performance expectations, how can admin. help support teachers willing to take risks?
A3 In training Ts how to implement FA Process we use Michael Jordans Nike failure commercial https://t.co/oNKhevlGcV ;
It's important to redefine what failure really is! It's a valuable learning opportunity! From My Book -> https://t.co/IDHGCl8ejH
We need to allow re-do's Brings the big grading discussion up.
A3: the problem is that the word failure has such a negative connotation; we need to show Ss it's a positive...failure = learning.
Great point Steve! We know that but it seems so simply put. https://t.co/Fj1eVDuVFu
A3: Failure is only failure if you stop trying...otherwise you are just making progress (however little)
We must re-teach the meaning of fail. First Attempt IN Learning
https://t.co/LJsWONRpia
we talked about this in l-ship-so many feel pressure-NEVER to fail! Look at all the crying in youth sports-
Great point...how? :) https://t.co/61LDdg8NIT
Key component 4 closing gaps - at least in the schools' hands - is 2 ensure effective T is in every room. https://t.co/93GsVMRZyj
Which creates a vicious cycle. We must break the cycle if we are going to close the gaps!
A3 Failure has to become something positive in the classroom
A3: All students should be allowed to redo! It's a right!
Or how about everyone receives a "next step"?
A3 Disequilibrium/failure causes some anxiety, so supporting Ss in attempt to try again=equilibrium
Indeed...great teachers = great learning opportunities!
Follow to keep up with all the fun and engaging learning happening in the Creek!
Grading discussion is already over. Unfortunately, system has not yet caught up yet.
Sacred reflection time on mistakes and errors need to be part of daily learning
A3 Grading Practices MUST be changed in order to teach Ss how to use failure to succeed
A3: Struggling with a concept or idea forces learners to THINK (as long as the concept is not too far beyond them).
YES....formative assessment is critical, and Ts must have high expectations
Ever day is a great day to be wrong! (Gr8D2BW on my whiteboard)
We couldn't agree more! - What an incredible ideology for true mastery!! https://t.co/bswmi78cDu
A3: There should be two grades! "Got it" and "Not Yet!"
Help our learners achieve balance.
https://t.co/RrF5RFUZiF
A3 Disequilibrium/failure causes some anxiety, so supporting Ss in attempt to try again=equilibrium
A3 ALL Educators must allow ALL Ss to revise their work if failure will effectively lead to improvement
A4: Modeling failure, reflection and perseverance are vital in creating an safe environment to fight learned helplessness
. Thanks! It works great. We encourage Ts to use w/Ss even if they do know Jordan
Please read this if you haven’t already. Thought provoking.
A4
1) Ask questions FOR learning
2) Avoid giving out the answers
3) Encourage struggle
4) Encourage risk
5) Empower curiosity
A3: What is homework? Opportunity to fail. Should that be graded?
A4: Coach multiple opportunities to learn and demonstrate learning.
- I love the new mantra..."F.A.I.L." = the First Attempt In Learning.
. And step by step, day by day, S by S, we can change that connotation to be positive with modeling
Awesome! Love all of these and something we need to be intentional about; not just letting it happen! https://t.co/1ECqhZpRCt
A4
1) Ask questions FOR learning
2) Avoid giving out the answers
3) Encourage struggle
4) Encourage risk
5) Empower curiosity
A4: Ask probing questions and other questions to guide student thinking, not do the thinking for them
. Wait time! Lots and lots and lots of wait time!
Important to explain to Ss why we are doing each of these, especially the struggle and risk points https://t.co/d3qG2sVKMQ
A4
1) Ask questions FOR learning
2) Avoid giving out the answers
3) Encourage struggle
4) Encourage risk
5) Empower curiosity
. This is a great way to help Ss to see it as positive; make this part of the school culture
absolutely not! Wrong means adjust and grow AND congratulations for the risky effort.
A4. Asking open ended questions.
A4: Remember to praise the process, not the student Move away from "You're smart!" praise
Great points here tonight...key is that we must have high expectations for staff too..& early interventions https://t.co/m2hqvLoRjw
A4: show Ss it's ok to fail...that it's allowed so long as you try again. Promote a classroom culture that is safe and inclusive.
Additionally, wrong = Not Yet.
I don't think wrong equals failure, Mary Lou Houben@jhouben5@yahoo.com just joining in, mostly listening
A4: Teach the wonderful inventions that have come from risks: light bulbs, planes/ flight, space flight! Promote innovation!
https://t.co/zcNNNNbAo1
By having a meaningful review system that truly calls things as they are while also supporting teacher growth!
Agreed and I think a lot of tweets here are (or should be) more about wrong than failure.
Without a doubt, focusing on this as a positive is a growth mindset! https://t.co/D3gE0wsXMp
. This is a great way to help Ss to see it as positive; make this part of the school culture
. Research shows Ts know it, but do not practice often; time yourself w/Min 10 secs
Create a trusting environment that models and encourages students to learn from their mistakes.
A4: Feedback that isn't the answer, but gives guidance for students to find the answer! Don't do the thinking for students!
A4: promote discussion between Ss...it shouldn't all be teacher led. Allow students to ask Qs that guide discussion & learning.
A4: Criterion-referenced. About the learning, not the learner.
Welcome to glad you are here. https://t.co/VaCmWz8sTe
I don't think wrong equals failure, Mary Lou Houben@jhouben5@yahoo.com just joining in, mostly listening
As long as we're talking about a temporary condition...whatever we call it, it can't be terminal!
A:3 believe its important for students 2 experience challenges. They need feedback from either adults or peers to grow on or revise
Staff must be able to articulate what they do and why...
Allow time to collaborate w students
A4: Starts with believing in the Ss until they believe in themselves.The suggestions are great,grow from honest belief in learners.
A4: Make sure feedback comes from the entire learning community - teacher, students, experts, etc Teacher isn't always the answer!
Relationships are key when using wait time and setting up a culture where failure is a part of learning. https://t.co/muxqyu1Wtu
. Research shows Ts know it, but do not practice often; time yourself w/Min 10 secs
it is so hard to wait sometimes...
. Nope! Homework, classwork, assignments are all PRACTICE that should receive descriptive feedback not a grade
Great point. Its about the entire school culture
Q5 What are some other strategies that can prevent learned helplessness?
Absolutely Roy. https://t.co/pe9UEPBHwg
. Nope! Homework, classwork, assignments are all PRACTICE that should receive descriptive feedback not a grade
If failure wasn't an option, we wouldn't have to try to succeed.
. I know. Seems awkward, but teach your Ss why you are doing it; go slow to go fast; give’m time to think
RT Q5 What are some other strategies that can prevent learned helplessness?
I agree with Roy, I know when I am lazy I just want to give answers and not wait for them Need to believe in them more!
A4: In this area Ts can learn a lot from coaches--sports, music, dance, etc. They take failure & turn it into learning every day.
Q4 What type of feedback and coaching can help prevent learned helplessness?
A5: Are there opportunities for elementary schools helping to educate parents about growth mindset?
A5: PBL is a great model to have students becoming drivers of their learning. Voice and Choice, challenge and authenticity
A5 Wish there was a symbol for 'broken record' but change grading system to standards-based is key component.
A5: PBL, Accountable Talk, Student Voice, Choice, Formative Assessment and Teacher Feedback
That would be a great "class" to teach at PTO/PTA or a Parent University https://t.co/Co7R4tUAjY
A5: Are there opportunities for elementary schools helping to educate parents about growth mindset?
A:5 substantive conversations, models, stories of success & challenges, and structures which promote growth and sustainability
A5: PBL also allows students to make decisions how and what they learn, who they learn with, and how the show it!
A5: Scaffold tough tasks- Start minimal and use gradual release to build confidence over time.
. Making yourself vulnerable w/Ss helps build that relationship and model it’s ok to fail to learn
A5: accentuating the positive and eliminating the negative...remove the fear that so often creates learned helplessness
Brad - what do you mean over? That's a discussion that needs to happen to make changes to support learning
A5. Educating support staff & parents about supporting student thinking rather than giving up the answers too quickly
A5: Curating resources from many places also can support students driving their learning and making decisions
A5: Reducing or eliminating grades would be ideal for perseverance and growth mindset.
A5: Ts need to stop playing 'guess what I'm thinking.' Open ended questions with multiple responses or avenues to get there.
Gradual release = very important.
https://t.co/W8bfvlyTRK
A5: Scaffold tough tasks- Start minimal and use gradual release to build confidence over time.
A4 We need to encourage, find something they do well, let them know they are not alone
A5 We need to cont to put ownership back on the Ss. Allow them to make mistakes now before they are too costly.
If the system hasn't caught up, how it the discussion over?
A5: Individual relationships with a Ss who is moving toward LH. What makes them tick? Give them voice/choice in their learning.
A5: in my class we take time almost every week to discuss a "famous failure", someone who persevered to achieve greatness
A5: Yes, the gradual release of responsibility provides multiple scaffolds and opportunities to learn
interesting...is constructive feedback negative?
Perhaps, but don't lessons learned because of failure lead to experiential comprehension?
A5 Learned helplessness can be unlearned. Small units that build confidence can be great motivation for Ss to step further
I just finished reading Thirty Million Words by Great book about learning gaps
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I don't think so! Ss need feedback to know what they're doing right and what they can do even better.
A5. Time to explore and play
A5
I agree- learning can happen without grades but not without feedback
Agree. Need to cont to push this discussion. Need a system that encourages continual learning
Check out work form Guskey, O'Connor, Wormeli, Schimmer, etc. Traditional grades inhibit real learning.
A4 Can you try that a different way? I wonder why that didn't work. Read Questioning for Classroom Discussion Walsh Sattees
In other words, failure isnt always end of the world and how we respond to it can produce good things
A5: The way we approach feedback and reflection is also important to consider. Feedback isn't "this is wrong" or "good job"
Yes. We must give specific and direct communication about the learning task and how to improve it. https://t.co/rC3QKcEYSm
A5: The way we approach feedback and reflection is also important to consider. Feedback isn't "this is wrong" or "good job"
Q6 Time for Action! Name one action you will do this week to encourage student learning, risk, & empowerment.
Do I ever! Hard to be vulnerable and take risks with students, but nothing is a more powerful learning tool!
RT Q6 Time for Action! Name one action you will do this week to encourage student learning, risk, & empowerment.
RT Q6 Time for Action! Name one action you will do this week to encourage student learning, risk, & empowerment.
A5 I did "small bit" performances in MS plays and was very nervous. Shared this with Ss.
A6: Create a supporting environment where Ss feel safe to do their best and ask for help when that isn't good enough... Yet.
A5/6: We must be vulnerable - model risk-taking, temporary failures, perseverance - create that culture.
A6: I'm going to model failure with educators and be transparent about my risks.
A6 I will ask buildings to share their examples of student driven messy failure and learning...
A6: This week starts our second semester. I want to do some first-week-of-school culture building activities
Resource share... Reading this book on classroom management (restorative) and it fits well. Loving it. https://t.co/Kyuw4Q7uQT
A6: Will allow ownership of their learning. No compliance when learning can take place
A6: My for '16 is risk - will model risk-taking in class regularly.
A6: I'm going to embrace the power of yet. It's ok if we dont' get it, or if we're struggling...we're just not there yet.
A6 Ask people what they believe about motivation and encourage rating of Pink’s book Drive.
Thank you so much to for joining the gang and inspiring a great convo.
Thank you so much to for joining the gang and inspiring a great convo.
Do it! I committed the first 4 days to build the culture - it pays in the long run.
My is challenge - I want to cont to challenge myself knowing I will fail many times but will grow
I didn't start "math" until 4 days in during sem 1. I think its a good refresher
Inspired by all the actions people are taking to promote risk taking in the classroom on
Thank you to co-mods & for all their inspiration and encouragement.
Thank you to co-mods & for all their inspiration and encouragement.
I need it! I need a challenge to keep me going. Can't just sit back.
Thanks for having me! Don't forget to "fail forward!"
A big thank you for all opportunities to share,learn, get feedback and grow here on
TY co-mods & and the rest of the crew!
Thanks for another great Monday and providing a forum for us to get better
Let's work to promote risk taking and change Ss mindset...failure is a positive as long as you try again!
