What is at least one thing you have learned about the community from being with kids for one day? by Cortez Downey https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo en-us 2017-06-27 05:06:20 UTC 2017-06-28 15:45:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Sequoyah https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177550839 OU is the dream college for my students!]]> 2017-06-27 13:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177550839 One thing I learned about the community https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177550880 I learned that the kids are eager to learn. ]]> 2017-06-27 13:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177550880 cortezd https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177550882 I learned that kids are actually REALLY excited to be at school.]]> 2017-06-27 13:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177550882 One Thing I Learned https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177550959 That they all love being together and helping each other. Family and family values are very important to them. ]]> 2017-06-27 13:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177550959 One thing I learned about the community isabella_tysse_17 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551020 I learned that the students are very eager to begin Math and actually be in summer school! They are positive and are willing to try new things.
 ]]> 2017-06-27 13:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551020 One thing I learned https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551051 They are are eager to learn and get excited about rewards. ]]> 2017-06-27 13:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551051 Sequoyah Community https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551058 I've learned that the community really values family and outdoor fun. My collab and I gave two surveys in which students talked about their families and what they like to do for fun. Outdoor play, including fishing and swimming, were very popular amongst the students.

]]> 2017-06-27 13:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551058 Sequoyah Community https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551251 A lot of them love math! Which I was surprised to hear! However, they were pretty discouraged after the beginning assessment.

]]> 2017-06-27 13:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551251 I have learned that a lot of them come from homes where Spanish is the primary language spoken and a lot of their parents do not speak any English. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551364 2017-06-27 13:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551364 One thing i have learn: https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551370 many students were excited to be here!

]]> 2017-06-27 13:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551370 I have learned to listen to my students more; i seek their input as much as I can to cater to their needs. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551403 2017-06-27 13:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551403 One thing I've learned about the community.. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551409 I have learned that my kids are energetic, love school, and love to socialize.  

]]> 2017-06-27 13:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551409 I learned most kids are excited to be here but some of them are nervous about the new school/program. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551445 2017-06-27 13:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551445 Pride nicains6253 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551456 I learned that so many Elementary Math teachers are doing everything they can to engage un-engaged learners in a positive and restorative way ]]> 2017-06-27 13:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551456 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551491 I learned that many of my students are bilingual. ]]> 2017-06-27 13:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551491 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551505 I have learned that my kids are THE BEST]]> 2017-06-27 13:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551505 Many are afraid to participate or get to know their peers https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551545 2017-06-27 13:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551545 Most students are happy to be here even though it's summer school. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551562 2017-06-27 13:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551562 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551604 They are very happy kids and love to make friends with one another, however they start off very shy.]]> 2017-06-27 13:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177551604 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177567403 I have learned that my kids genuinely want to learn more - they are so curious!! 

]]> 2017-06-27 15:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177567403 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177567557 Many of my kids underestimate their own abilities.]]> 2017-06-27 15:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177567557 I learned that these students are friendly and wanting to learn. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177567694 2017-06-27 15:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177567694 I learned that the kids are so eager to earn, but there are things they still struggle with and it makes them upset and it makes me think of ways to improve my lesson. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177567874 2017-06-27 15:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177567874 CARE https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177567937 They care a lot about one another and will help each other out!]]> 2017-06-27 15:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177567937 They are very in tune with their identities and are accepting of others. They also have a very strong community as LatinX. For example, I have one student who speaks no english, and more than one student has volunteered to help him learn the language and understand the lesson. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568028 2017-06-27 15:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568028 "I may not know, but that won't stop me." https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568058 They are finding the comfort in discomfort and trying their best.

]]> 2017-06-27 15:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568058 Home https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568074 I learned that this community has a sense of home and comfort. The kids value helping each other! 


]]> 2017-06-27 15:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568074 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568092 I have learned that all of my kids are on way different levels an de differentiated learning with a set lesson plan to put into place is way hard.]]> 2017-06-27 15:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568092 Attention https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568108 Every child needs some form of attention that is focused on addressing their specialized needs and wants!

]]> 2017-06-27 15:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568108 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568188 I learned  that when I show I'm excited and having a good time, they will be excited and have a good time. I also learned it is important to take brain/stretch breaks. 

]]> 2017-06-27 15:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568188 I learned that a majority of our children are of Hispanic ethnicity. There is also a strong sense of community and family. Many of our students have one or more cousins in this school. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568190 2017-06-27 15:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568190 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568260 That the community is also full of love and joy!]]> 2017-06-27 15:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568260 Support https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568340 Many of the kids look to us as role models, even or especially when they resist us, and it is in those moments with those children that call for even greater patience and understanding from us]]> 2017-06-27 15:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568340 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568388 I learned that the kids love to learn why.]]> 2017-06-27 15:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568388 Mostly ELL students https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568393 Mostly ELL students

]]> 2017-06-27 15:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568393 Animals Climbing a Tree Analogy https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568489 It is vital that we keep in mind that are students may be like a group of monkeys, horses, fish, cats, etc. & etc. of all animals and so some methods of assessment may be more suited to some rather than others and so require of us to adapt to them, not them to us]]> 2017-06-27 15:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568489 I learned that the children all seek attention, but in different ways Some in affection, participation, others by asking questions and third by being unengaged and not listening (attention-seeking behavior) jennifer_palmer_17 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568510 2017-06-27 15:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568510 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568604 I have learned that the kids are kind and need structure! Fifth graders are a lot smaller and sweeter than I imagined! :) ]]> 2017-06-27 15:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177568604 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648764 I learned that the kids love to build relationships and they're curious about just everything except for math. Most kids are behind their grade level, so it's hard to follow the lesson plan that is written for rising 5th graders. ]]> 2017-06-28 13:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648764 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648778 The kids are really sweet, but need a firm leader that sets very firm expectations. They also tend to know what the rules are but push the boundaries, which makes sense because I am new. ]]> 2017-06-28 13:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648778 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648788 I have kids from several different backgrounds and from several different school districts so they all come from different communities but they all have a want to understand the lessons being taught and they want me to really teach them. 

]]> 2017-06-28 13:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648788 Broken Backgrounds https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648872 Two of my students have confided to me serious situations that they have been in. Both of these situations concerned me enough that I had to explicitly make sure that they were no longer living in those conditions before we could move on in the conversation. ]]> 2017-06-28 13:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648872 Students need consistency! https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648889 Consistent directions are important to a well functioning classroom (something I am still working on) and that "letting things slide" can get out of hand quickly. ]]> 2017-06-28 13:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648889 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648922 Kids are easily bored and need to be constantly engaged and entertained. Once you've lost their attention, it's really hard to get them back on track. Because of wide gaps in comprehension and competence even within the same classroom, this can be really difficult!]]> 2017-06-28 13:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648922 There is a diversity of students with different needs at different levels. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648927 2017-06-28 13:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648927 Reflection https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648946 I have learned that they all have their own personalities and that they all respond differently from me. For example, two of my more disruptive students actually become more engaged when given more responsibility in the classroom.]]> 2017-06-28 13:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648946 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648969 I learned that there are a lot of family issues and many of my children have therapists, foster parents, or both. ]]> 2017-06-28 13:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648969 I learned that there is a huge gap in my students reading level. Third grade is an important grade because if they are not caught up in their reading level it will be very challenging to catch up in the coming years. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648972 2017-06-28 13:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648972 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648983 I have a student with absent seizures so I will be working very closely with her family to make sure that she has what she needs in the classroom to stay safe and engaged.]]> 2017-06-28 13:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648983 Reflection https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648998 I have learned that although all students have been failed by the educational system, are many steps behind, have not had teachers that are attentive to their needs and accomodations, they are all EAGER TO LEARN. As long as you find what makes them tick and what makes them smile, you are one step to being effective. I also believe that the students have school pride and are aware of how to work in teams.

]]> 2017-06-28 13:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177648998 Reflection https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649019 I have learned that I know so little about their culture and demographics. I want to learn more]]> 2017-06-28 13:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649019 You Never Know https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649044 I have a student who came the first day and when I introduced myself to his grandmother as Ms. Ashley, she said "That's his biological mother's name, that will be a trigger." It was a very heartbreaking moment but luckily me and the student have been able to build a relationship despite that traumatic barrier.]]> 2017-06-28 13:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649044 Keeping students engaged in content and with the class is truly an art (that I definitely have not mastered) https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649080 2017-06-28 13:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649080 I learned that students absorb your energy. What you put out, they will reflect back. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649087 2017-06-28 13:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649087 Needs https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649133 I have learned I am how much these students could benefit from additional help.]]> 2017-06-28 13:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649133 https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649164 2017-06-28 13:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177649164 Oklahoma schools don't teach writing... https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663093 2017-06-28 15:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663093 I have learned that I don't know that much about their culture and I want to develop those deeper relationships to do so. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663111 2017-06-28 15:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663111 I have learned how far behind grade level so many of my students are in literacy. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663338 2017-06-28 15:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663338 After just two days, I have connected with a few of my students well enough to recognize that many of them have experienced or currently experience difficult situations at home. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663372 2017-06-28 15:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663372 My kids are behind in literacy for their grade level https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663398 2017-06-28 15:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663398 I have learned that our students have a lot of energy & there are better ways to use the energy instead of telling them to STOP or NO https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663406 2017-06-28 15:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663406 I have learned that students need more help with writing and expression of their thoughts. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663411 2017-06-28 15:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663411 I have learned that my children cannot read fluently. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663421 2017-06-28 15:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663421 I have learned that several elementary schools are closing in the area. https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663564 2017-06-28 15:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cortezd/542p1v9rdcxo/wish/177663564