Can Do Philosophy by Kristina Soprano https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w In what ways will your classroom management and teaching reflect the Can Do Philosophy? en-us 2021-07-20 15:46:25 UTC 2025-12-30 12:36:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Ensuring that students' funds of knowledge are utilized to enrich instruction, as well as to inform assessments. My school's use of home visits at the beginning of the school year is a great way to begin understanding what these funds of knowledge are right at the beginning of year. https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341755 2021-07-21 17:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341755 I think the Can do philosophy helps us know and understand where the students are and that helps us know the type of instruction they need to make progress https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341785 2021-07-21 17:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341785 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341788 I would like to get to know my students' assets and experiences and make use of them more in the classroom. What can they do rather than what can't they do?]]> 2021-07-21 17:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341788 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341835 we need a asset based mindset as it helps grow self worth in the classroom. if we believe that our students can do this or will be able to do it soon, they start to believe it too]]> 2021-07-21 17:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341835 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341851 Use what students know and their experiences to build on and support each others' learning.  Using an assets based approach builds confidence and helps learners want to take risks and share what they know.]]> 2021-07-21 17:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341851 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341864 As teachers we are always looking for meaningful resources (via the internet, textbooks, etc.). Reminding ourselves that our students are a wealth of meaningful resources (with cultural experiences, educational experiences, familial experiences) is so important and mutually beneficial.

]]> 2021-07-21 17:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341864 It helps us to be more intentional in planning instruction for students, especially the scaffolding they may need to be successful. https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341989 2021-07-21 17:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657341989 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342063 Use students' home languages to support English acquisition]]> 2021-07-21 17:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342063 By having culturally rich lessons https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342102 2021-07-21 17:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342102 It is inclusive and holds everyone accountable for learning, academic, social-emotional, cultural, etc. jayaboathangkeo https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342114 2021-07-21 17:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342114 Always have a positive attitude and growth mindset about every child https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342129 2021-07-21 17:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342129 It is incredibly important have an asset based mindset and think how can I support my student in order to reach our goals rather than what can't they do https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342190 2021-07-21 17:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342190 Can Do Philosophy https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342198 Embrace the students PLOP and begin instruction from there in order to scaffold and leverage their success...in order for children to take risks in order to augment skills/ learning they need to feel supported, encouraged, accepted, and given appropriate content and expectations 

]]> 2021-07-21 17:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342198 Positive classroom environment with lots of positive reinfocement. https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342246 2021-07-21 17:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342246 I can do philosophy helps us understand what students know and how we can support them. https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342329 2021-07-21 17:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342329 Thinking about what students can do instead of what they can't do is a positive growth mindset approach and will lead to positivity and motivation for students to succeed. https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342509 2021-07-21 17:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342509 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342520 Having a "can do" philosophy is so important when assessing student growth. Instead of grading students and taking away points for what they can't do, we can focus on what they can do, we can give points here, and we can remind students that the focus is on their growth.]]> 2021-07-21 17:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342520 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342568 Building off what the students strengths are ( what they know) helps to guide our lessons and learning. We then build our lessons on a more intentional concrete way. ]]> 2021-07-21 17:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342568 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342572 By having lessons that encourage students success and instilling cultural confidence

]]> 2021-07-21 17:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342572 It is a philosophy that gives students the ability to know what they are expected to do and can do by the end of a lesson https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342745 2021-07-21 17:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342745 Encourage/require all students to participate to the best of their ability, regardless of their level of English proficiency https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342887 2021-07-21 17:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342887 Can Do Philosophy https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342983 2021-07-21 17:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657342983 Having this philosophy communicates to students our belief that they are capable, come to us with many strengths, and that they will continue to grow! https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343025 2021-07-21 17:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343025 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343100 It plays and focuses on students' strengths so that students can learn in a way that works best for them]]> 2021-07-21 17:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343100 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343166 I have to read more about it because I didn't quite understand the video. I think it means that we should focus on what the students can do already and build their confidence.

]]> 2021-07-21 17:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343166 Every student brings expertise to the class in some way - I will strive to help them discover the ways they are experts - and gain new areas of expertise https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343221 2021-07-21 17:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343221 Can Do https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343230 make sure we are authentic and not just on the surface- knowing and talking about language and culture

]]> 2021-07-21 17:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343230 Growth Mindset https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343249 Always approach each day with a mindset of growth and and I can do attitude. 

]]> 2021-07-21 17:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343249 My classroom management and teaching will reflect the Can Do Philosophy by embedding and prioritizing students' experiences, prior knowledge, and ideas. For example, many cultures value more cooperative learning compared to the typical U.S. focus on individual effort. lizbethfinneran https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343265 2021-07-21 17:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343265 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343275 It gives the students encouragement as we focus on there strengths and motivate their language skills. ]]> 2021-07-21 17:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343275 Can Do Philosophy https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343341 2021-07-21 17:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343341 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343383 Adopting the Can Do philosophy will influence my classroom management because it will guide me in my planning and assessing  my students. Knowing what each student is capable of based on their level will allow me to meet students where they are at and give them activities that are appropriate and will ultimately help them grow. ]]> 2021-07-21 17:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343383 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343758 I believe in the importance of showing students unconditional respect, consistency, and making expectations explicit and clear. These approaches help to build an environment in which students feel they can push themselves with my support and that of their peers.]]> 2021-07-21 17:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343758 Mindset amandamachado1 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343903 Our mindsets drive our actions. If we maintain our assets based mindsets we will know that kiddos are able to achieve so much when given the proper supports. The can do descriptors help us know where kiddos are and where they are ready to be pushed


]]> 2021-07-21 17:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657343903 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657346687 Grade 6-8

• Connecting ideas
in content-related
discourse using
transitions  

focus on transition words for fluency

]]> 2021-07-21 17:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657346687 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657347354 Knowing what my students can do allows me to plan assignments to build off of their strengths. ]]> 2021-07-21 17:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657347354 Maintaining a "can do" mentality throughout the entire year, both socially and academically caitlynquirk https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657348010 2021-07-21 17:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657348010 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657348182 These Can Do Descriptors will help me during my ELD block to tailor my lessons to know what the kids can do and where I need to move them using specific details to get them to the next level.  It will help me to target my instruction better. It will focus my attention on student assets.

]]> 2021-07-21 17:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657348182 Can Do Philosophy https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657348317 Everyone has the ability to learn and grow.

]]> 2021-07-21 17:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657348317 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657351789 Can do attitude encourages all to learn

]]> 2021-07-21 17:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657351789 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657351832 I encourage students to share their experiences, and use them to take on a leadership role in the classroom.]]> 2021-07-21 17:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657351832 Grade 6-8 https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657351973 Can do descriptors have driven my learning objectives daily for 2 years]]> 2021-07-21 17:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ksoprano1/37o45l8xz9j2r62w/wish/1657351973