Never Say Anything a Kid Can Say! #EmpowerKds by Lilly Jensby https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd Click anywhere on padlet and add your comment, reflection, quote or insight about the article. en-us 2016-08-15 12:11:57 UTC 2024-07-16 11:35:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/153551725 My definition of a good teacher
has since changed from "one who explains things so
well that students understand" to "one who gets
students to explain things so well that they can be
understood."]]> 2017-02-13 19:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/153551725 Eventually, Iconcluded that if my students were to ever really learnmathematics, they would have to do the explaining,and I, the listening. https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/153688591 Mathematics allows the brain to problem solve in many different forms and if we are explaining the way we see fit or the correct way to do it, we are limiting our students. ]]> 2017-02-14 13:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/153688591 When students can explain how to solve a problem or stategy to another student, then I know that they understand the concept/process. Asking "what if?" questions gives students the opportunity to think even deeper and hopefully solidifying their learning of the concept. https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/153748983 2017-02-14 15:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/153748983 Plan for the lesson, but don't plan out the lesson. In other words, have your objectives, strategies and questions ready, but let the students lead the discussion and risk taking steps in find their answers. https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/153815945 2017-02-14 18:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/153815945 Article Reflection courtney_c_sand https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154200434 This just goes to show how important questioning is. I like how she never answers a question with just one correct answer; she continues to look for students to elaborate on what another Ss shared; keeping all Ss on their toes and accountable. I also like how she encourages open-ended questions to further discussion and thinking. - Great article!! ]]> 2017-02-16 01:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154200434 How important questioning really can be. Makes you think about how to approach a lesson. Students taking ownership of their learning can be so powerful https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154704807 2017-02-17 21:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154704807 https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154708233 I enjoyed the questioning strategies that were provided. I try to have the Ss explain through questioning but know I also get caught up in that we need to "hurry" because of timing. One thing that I am going to try after reading is to not worry about the timing and to be more intentional with my questioning and patience when waiting for the students to work together to respond. I really enjoyed that participation is not optional. ]]> 2017-02-17 21:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154708233 https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154758252 The importance of wait time struck a chord with me.  I often pace my lessons too quickly.  I will call on the ones who raise hands first and failed to realize that I was cheating other kids out of the time that they need to process.  Getting through the lesson in a timely manner has trumped some kids' need to process the information.  I will be much more cognizant of that and give more think time during my lessons.]]> 2017-02-18 19:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154758252 If students or groups cannot answer a questionor contribute to the discussion in a positive way, theymust ask a question of the class. I explain that it is allright to be confused, but students are responsible forasking questions that might help them understand. https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154841285 2017-02-20 01:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154841285 What stood out to me was not letting students blurt out. I agree that it definitely shuts off the thinking of those around them. I think that some students even start to depend on the students who know the answers quickly and it becomes a crutch from which they make excuses to not even try to think of an answer for themselves. https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154844126 2017-02-20 01:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154844126 https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154851598 I think good questions and wait time are so important.]]> 2017-02-20 03:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154851598 https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154853046 A lot stood out to me in this article. Things like asking more questions and having students do more of the "teaching". Reading about giving more of a wait time was interesting because I always jump right to the students that raise their hands first. Students need a couple seconds to think, I know I do. Also, when students ask if they are right, instead of just saying yes or no, having them explain their answer allows them to extend their thinking and see if they are right or wrong.]]> 2017-02-20 03:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154853046 samantha_sulewski https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154861102 Every page was filled with such inspiration and ideas that I feel I could gradually implement into my own classroom. What really struck a cord with me was it's so important that the student is able to explain their thinking whether it be to you as the teacher or in groups with their peers. It is also important then to have an expectation that participation is not optional! That means students listening to their peers and being able to respond when they want or need to extend their thinking. Through this there will be successful learning.]]> 2017-02-20 05:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154861102 Developing the sense to ask good questions takes time and practice. I think AVID levels of questioning is a good starting point. Just like the other AVID strategies, if we streamline it through grade levels, it makes it a whole lot easier to implement at the upper grade levels. https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154862335 2017-02-20 05:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154862335 Create a plan. https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154910718 When I realize that I'm not doing something totally right, or I know that there are multiple things I can improve on, its easy to want to jump in and change a lot all at once. I really liked the reminder that, "attempting to change too much too fast may result in frustration and failure. Changing a little at a time by selecting, practicing, and refining one or two strategies or skills before moving on to others can result in a continual, incremental growth." For me, I tend to be a spur of the moment kind of person, and this was a great reminder that everything takes time - and that is ok.

]]> 2017-02-20 11:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154910718 This is so powerful! I love this! Replace your lecture with a set of questions. And use process questions rather than product questions . lljensby https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154921160 On statement that spoke out to me was about the risk of lack of questioning:  "I relieve students of their responsibilities and cheat them of the opportunity to make sense of the mathematics that they are learning. To help students engage in real learning, I must ask good questions, allow students to struggle, and place the responsibility for learning directly on their shoulders."
My highlights on the article attached.]]> 2017-02-20 12:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154921160 Replace lectures with sets of questions https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154922424 I think that this is so important. The more time that you dedicate to the process will allow the teacher to see if the students truely understand. Students need time to think and apply what you are teaching. We need to stop talking so much!!!!!]]> 2017-02-20 12:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154922424 Thoughtful planning https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154928250 I thought it is a good idea that he suggest that you should also take time to plan out questions you ask in class.]]> 2017-02-20 13:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154928250 Participation is not Optional! https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154928499 Instill responsibility to the student for taking ownership of their learning allows for growth and success.]]> 2017-02-20 13:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154928499 Lessons must be hands on, student has to verbalize what they are doing, not just teacher. https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154929506 2017-02-20 13:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154929506 Participation Optional! https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154936711 I thought it was a great concept for students that want to learn and are not misbehaving , but I can see it being a great option for students that want to learn.

]]> 2017-02-20 14:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154936711 Feedback https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154936971 I find myself constantly wanting to give feedback, either positive OR negative to help them grow. I have realized since even last year, that this is not the best approach. That many times it creates an extremely dependent learner. A student that is constantly wanting feedback and is hesitant to really "go for it", since they have been indirectly been taught to constantly ask " is this alright?" 
 ]]> 2017-02-20 14:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154936971 Never carry a pencil: you'll be tempted to do the work for them. Instead, take the time to explain it. https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937114 2017-02-20 14:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937114 Val didn't do it. https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937136 2017-02-20 14:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937136 Questions https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937385 Thinking and questioning is more important than a product. "Use more process questions than product questions." ]]> 2017-02-20 14:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937385 Wait time https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937501 Wait time is imperative when waiting on students to raise their hands to answer questions. I am guilty of calling on the first few students to "move the lesson long". 

]]> 2017-02-20 14:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937501 Ownership of learning is important........ :) https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937654

]]> 2017-02-20 14:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937654 If Ss are to learn, they need to be the ones to do the explaining and be active in the learning process. courtney_c_sand https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937840 2017-02-20 14:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937840 Patience, use patience to give the students wait time to think and answer questions. https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937933 2017-02-20 14:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154937933 open ended questions https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154938042 I think opened ended questions open the minds of students.]]> 2017-02-20 14:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154938042 Questioning https://padlet.com/lljensby/8919a75owpfd/wish/154938266 Questioning is SO important. I love how this article attributes so much success to this. It also relates closely to AVID and Costa's levels of questioning! 

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