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" The way that a teacher teaches can be traced directly back to the way that the teacher has been taught."
This sends an important message because we are now able to see that there is a pattern. Good teaching starts from the teacher. So while in the education program it is crucial to have wonderful teachers that will teach you the correct way to teach your students effectively.

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" The reality pedagogue understands these realities, and ensures that youth gain opportunities to maximize their life opportunities while directly assessing, learning, and using the tools that have significance in/on their lives. "
As we have gone through the first semester of our education program, we have heard that social media has become a big part of a child's education. So much in fact that teachers have begun implementing new technologies within classrooms. This is important because times are changing and if we want our students to become successful we need to set them up for success and that includes teaching them about the various social medias and how they can be used for good and not bad.

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" I was learning about the students and enjoying myself so much that I didn't realize that I was still putting the same amount of time into my new activities as I was into formally planning for my classes."
As a teacher you have the power to change a child's life forever. And its your attitude and personality that can alter this event. If you come in every day just wondering when winter break is you will not be completely there for your students leaving them short handed when it comes to learning. But if you were to go in the classroom every morning excited to learn and full of optimism you will see such a drastic change in your students, because as soon as they see that you want to be there they will start to gain the same perspective on school as well. Leading them to a higher chance at success.

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Mariah Newsome is a Teacher Resident at Deneen Elementary School, and she loves her job!

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" The question is than, how are youth expected to truly engage in the classroom when even the physical structure and aesthetics of the places where they are supposed to be learning are the same as those in places where they go when they have been arrested?"
As a young child enters their school building the last thing that should be on their minds is their safety. When you have a school that is over run by police and security how do we expect kids to focus on their school work. And for this I wanted to bring to attention because of the principle mentioned within the video who was able to save her school for her students and help create a safe place for them to learn and succeed.

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Hidden America: Diane Sawyer Revisits a School at Risk School Called Strawberry Mansion High

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Principal tries to instill hope in the students.

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( Bringing Attention to Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Engagement in Science)
This stood out to me because i found it to be a really creative way in learning about science. A subject that doesn't get a lot of attention these days and is considered less important than English or mathematics.

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Science Genius B.A.T.T.L.E.S Winner: Jabari Johnson

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"Symbolic violence refers to the violence which is exercised upon a social agent with his/ her complicity." And it is not necessarily a physical violence, but a socio-emotional one where ones spirit is broken as a result of the constant pressure to adhere to a structure that runs counter to ones worldwide.
When it comes to violence it doesn't have to be physical. Words can hurt just as much as fists. So as a teacher you really need to be cautious on what you say to your students because you never know how it is going to make them feel.

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What Teachers Say vs What Teachers WANT To Say (part 1)

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Tre Melvin: http://youtube.com/Thisisacommentary Daily Vlogs: http://youtube.com/TpindellTV BLOOPERS: http://youtu.be/TT-xKsCFyAY What Students WANT To Say: http://youtu.be/74dETCPP9MM High School: Freshman vs Seniors: http://youtu.be/t9nQCsFIACg Tweet me: http://twitter.com/Tpindell Im on Facebook: http://facebook.com/Tpindell3 Instagram: http://instagram.com/Tpindell Subscribe: Main Channel: http://youtube.com/tpindell3 VLog Channel: http://youtube.com/TpindellTV Fitness Channel: http://youtube.com/TpindellFitness Tumblr: http://tpindell.tumblr.com This is a sketch comedy about what teachers say vs what teachers want to say.

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"People have shared forms of capital based on their similar backgrounds and experiences, and that they exchange this capital freely for their collective benefit when they are in particular social fields".
Within this quotation it explains how people of the same race tend to hang out with others of their own race. Because of this you wont find an African American going up to a Caucasian and saying the phrase my N**** and vise versa. This quote stood out to me because even today we have trouble with trying to bring the races together. And i think for a healthy family based classroom everyone has to be accepting of one another.

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10 4 - Freedom Writers - E ST - Line game.mp4

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Teaching is a very difficult task, however if you do it in a way that is fun and engaging the students will have a positive learning environment. One way to create an effective learning environment would be to speak the students language. In other words put it in a way that the students will understand. So with this it can include things such as
- slang
-other languages
- sign language
These are all great methods in helping to create an effective learning environment.

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'Read It' – The Ellen Remix ft. Ellen, Big Sean, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ice Cube, Migos & Ty Dolla $ign

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Ellen helped Mr. Bonner and his second grade class put together a music video for their original anthem... with a little help from some famous faces. Check it out!

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Our students attend school pretty much all year round. And during this time they are spending it with their teachers along with their fellow classmates. Knowing that as a teacher you are the one that will be seeing these children on a daily basis and for eight hours a day. It is really important to inform the students that they aren't just students within a classroom but they are part of your family. However the classroom family doesn't just involve the teacher and the students ,it also involves the parents as well. Along with having parents involved within the classroom it is also very important to establish a set of guidelines for your class and the expectations that you require. For example:
- Be mindful of others
- Turn in work on time
- Come prepared
These guidelines will help the students gain a sense of responsibility and teach them how to be wonderful little people who are ready and excited to learn.

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Using Remind to Build a Classroom Family

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Watch Oakstead Elementary first grade teacher Amy Chow discuss her use of the Remind app.

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Within the classroom it is important to keep your students engaged. And one of those ways to keep them engaged would be to let your students teach the class. This is a great way to show the kids that they have a lot to offer to the class. This also shows them that their input is appreciated. Teaching is not only a learning experience for students but it is also for the educators themselves. I believe that we can learn a lot from our students and we need to make sure that we give them the opportunity to teach us.

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Student Teaching Class.  Whole Brain teaching.

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Making connections with our students is the most important job as a teacher. In order to have an effective classroom we need our students to know that we are there for them no matter what. Taking the time to let every child know that they are special and that you believe in them will make a difference. And with that word choice is a big attribute to that connection. Using words like inspire, important, love, believe, all these words have a positive effect on a student. While words such as stupid, dumb, lazy will have a negative effect on a student.

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Students react to hearing "I believe in you"

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In Community ISD, we were recently inspired by a video created by Mr. Henry of El Dorado High School (you can watch that video here: https://youtu.be/fFaJdBq78lc) showing what it looks like when teachers tell students they are important and inspiring.

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Within chapter 4 the first few pages talked about this teachers experience in hearing his students performing a rap cypher within the cafeteria. He noticed that some of the students who were participating were ones that he was having trouble with making a connection in class. After a few visits and listening to the students rap he soon realized that he could use this strategy in teaching his students. He had realized that this could be a wonderful way in helping his class stay focused and actually take something away from learning.
This really grabbed my attention because this teacher took the time to make a connection with his students and in the end it helped his classroom as a whole. To me this is what you would call an exceptional teacher.

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Montgomery County High School Cypher 3 (Prod. By DrewStar)

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"  This teacher, who struggled to get her students engaged in science, had alienated one of the few students who liked the class, because she did not fit the mold the school and the teacher had cast for what a good student looks and acts like." pg .19

REVIEW:
How can you tell what a good student looks like? Well you can't, there is nothing physically visible that will help you identify a good student. The only way that you will be able to figure out who your good students are and which students need a little more attention is by getting to know them. Which can't be done if you alienate them. So when it comes to your students make sure you keep an open mind.

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" This process of personal repression is in itself traumatic and directly impacts what is happening in a classroom place." pg .23
REVIEW:
As a child, doubt is always running through their minds.This thought can put them in a really tough place including effect their school experiences. So as a teacher it is very important that we always remind out students that "they can" and that they are "good enough".

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" This process eroded the unbridled passion that brought us into the field of education, transforming us into agents of a traditional school culture that worked against young people."
pg .33
REVIEW:
People may not realize how much power teachers have. The reality is that teachers have the power to change the life of their students. We do this because we care and have passion for our students. Now from time to time there are things that will try to get in our way in helping our students, such as stereotypes. But we just have to remember that we are there for them !!!!! NO matter who they are or where they come from every student deserves a chance to make something of themselves.

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" Don't smile till November."
pg. 37
REVIEW:
Teachers are under the impression that they have to be firm and strict to keep the attention of their students. So they try to keep personal information to themselves and keep a distance. However letting your students see that along with being a teacher, you are also a human being will allow  you to create connections with your students that other teachers may not have. This will also help you with teaching your students the content for you will be able to put your own experiences within it.

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" The best classroom teachers develop ways to make the classroom feel like a family that has its own distinct rules, ways of speaking, and power dynamics."
pg. 60
REVIEW:
The beginning of any classroom is its set up. With every classroom your ultimate goal is " how can this classroom create the ultimate learning experience for my students?" I believe for any classroom its crucial to make it comfortable, and explain to your students that your aren't just a class your, a family.