Deficit vs. Strengths-Based Thinking by Amanda Trigiani https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un (1) Choose 2 of the following questions to answer. Keep your answers short and direct where you can. You may use images where it helps. Put your name at the top of your comments. (2) Once you have responded, upvote your peers comments by clicking the "thumbs-up" icon en-us 2024-06-05 00:03:16 UTC 2024-06-06 16:10:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f9e0.png Kenton https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019192183 Writing report card comments that include actionable steps moving forward!

]]> 2024-06-05 12:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019192183 Abbey https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193207 Focus on what is broken, fixing people.

For example, using a student's disability to make broad generalizations about their ability

]]> 2024-06-05 12:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193207 Sam https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193533 Thinking about the issues or the problems instead of thinking about the potential


]]> 2024-06-05 12:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193533 Olivia https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193567 Deficit thinking is the stereotypical way of thinking. In reference to education, it's a way that teachers assume certain things about students and assume that everyone's situation is the same.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193567 Mary-Leah https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193594 When a teacher or administration assumes you are going to be/or are a bad student because of your home life or your background.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193594 Kenton https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193707 Seeing people for/as the life events that have happened around them

]]> 2024-06-05 12:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193707 Levi latocjayao https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193849 When teachers and administration have prejudice ideas and thoughts about students who are struggling, who come from a different background and their low grades.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019193849 Conor https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194006 When giving constructive criticism, first focus on the positives. Highlight something that the student has done well before providing an area or an aspect of the student's work that they could improve. This will allow them the time to reflect a little bit on what they did well before focusing on what they could do better.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194006 Scott https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194040 Focuses on circumstances often outside of students control and does not leave room for progress.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194040 Mia https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194055 Making assumptions and placing blame on an individual without considering how their circumstances may be affecting the situation.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194055 Miranda https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194062 Concerning education: students more or less have those "labels" because teachers make assumptions about academics based on their personal lives.

"Framing oppressed people as deficient"

]]> 2024-06-05 12:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194062 Meg https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194159 Deficit thinking can be incredibly harmful - it perpetuates inequities and limits students in so many ways (e.g., belief in themselves, finding their passions, engagement).

]]> 2024-06-05 12:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194159 Mas https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194202 "The material is waaaay over this students head and that's why they are frustrated studying"

]]> 2024-06-05 12:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194202 Emily https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194237 Deficit thinking is when a teacher assumes that a student(s) will be less academically successful due to their home life and background outside of the classroom.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194237 Chloe - Provide assessment options that focus on the differing strengths of the students. https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194292 2024-06-05 12:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194292 Liam ldurack https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194441 The concept of teachers and people in education making assumptions about students that come from disadvantaged/unstable circumstances, and attribute their academic success (or lack of) to those factors. More or less putting their students in a box vs breaking out of it

]]> 2024-06-05 12:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194441 Hannah https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194570 Deficit thinking discourages educators from seeing the value in certain students abilities and strengths because they are seen as outside of the "norm".

]]> 2024-06-05 12:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194570 Allison https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194723 "When we say 'can't' instead of 'not yet'."

]]> 2024-06-05 12:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194723 Ally https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194854 The process of thinking that influences our view and understanding of the world. Making assumptions about students.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194854 Cora https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194885 Making assumptions about students based on their backgrounds, ethnicities, etc

]]> 2024-06-05 12:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194885 Tanner L https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194897 Be individual when reporting comments onto work, include what personable strengths were demonstrated not just marking from a rubric

]]> 2024-06-05 12:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194897 Sam https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194964 Providing feedback for students that helps them to reach their potential. Recognizing a students potential and helping them discover steps that can help them get there.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019194964 Mas https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195045 Assumptions make an ass out of u and me

]]> 2024-06-05 12:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195045 From what I understand, deficit thinking is the view that because of a child's circumstances while in school. Their disadvantage will make their academic progress difficult. https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195265 Gregory

]]> 2024-06-05 12:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195265 Alexa https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195392 From my understanding, deficit thinking refers to a mode of thinking structured by feelings of inadequacy and or the belief that one should have already met a certain standard or behaviours (preconceived notions), rather than focusing on strengths/capabilities.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195392 Abbey https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195562 Assuming competence!! Starting together as a group and then making adjustments for particular students who require them, instead of segregating certain students

]]> 2024-06-05 12:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195562 kristen https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195621 when teachers believe and act as though there is a correlation between a student who comes from a disadvantaged background and their struggles in academia.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195621 Miranda https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195749 Because a student comes from a bad home life, they're destined for failure in the school system.


]]> 2024-06-05 12:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195749 Olivia https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195937 Assuming a student is acting out because they're "bad," instead of looking into their personal life to see if there is a reason behind it, and perhaps a solution.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019195937 Mike https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196035 Making a false generalization.



]]> 2024-06-05 12:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196035 Conor https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196059 By focusing on deficit thinking, we may diminish a more positive sense of self that students can develop when they have confidence in what they're doing. If we instead focus on strengths-based thinking, we can create a sense of confidence that will impact a lot of aspects of their lives going forward.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196059 Allison https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196110 "Educators ignoring the lived experiences and knowledge students already have that they bring with them into the classroom and could enrich the space."

]]> 2024-06-05 12:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196110 Tanner L https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196154 Trapping the student into a cage of how the educator believes that student thinks and operates

]]> 2024-06-05 12:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196154 Ally https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196171 It focuses on the negative rather than addressing how to deal with and cope with any issues a student may be facing.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196171 Levi latocjayao https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196277 Deficit thinking focuses entirely on what these students may not have access to

]]> 2024-06-05 12:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196277 Hannah https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196288 Deficit thinking focuses on students weaknesses rather than their strengths.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196288 Chloe https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196597 Because students are more than their circumstances. Approach all students with a clean slate and an open mind.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196597 Drew https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196654 Assuming they are bad at art or could not draw or paint due to being colour blind

]]> 2024-06-05 12:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019196654 Meg https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019197240 Getting to know the learners, putting students at the centre and taking more holistic, inclusive approaches to learning, etc. This requires adapting, being flexible, building relationships and connections, thinking outside the box, etc. At the end of the day, it means that every student knows they have their own strengths and they're empowered to channel those in your classroom.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019197240 Alexa https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019197579 Deficit thinking oversimplifies, focuses on students' perceived shortcomings rather than their strengths, and focuses on language that further oppresses and undermines them.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019197579 Mary-Leah https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019198052 You are limited the students ability because of your own assumptions or opinions. You are also turning something they might love into a negative.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019198052 Scott https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019198170 Judging entire group on singular metrics.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019198170 Mia https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019198459 Assuming a student is late often because they don't care about their education, instead of recognizing that their home life and parental situation may influence their ability to arrive on time.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019198459 Roberto https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019198565 when we dismantle deficit thinking we open the door to so many possibilities. sometimes the solution we didn't know we needed is hidden behind our deficit thinking. Once we tackle our deficit thinking it creates momentum for us to keep moving forward (like a snowball)


]]> 2024-06-05 12:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019198565 kristen https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019198826 saying "you failed" instead of "you get to learn from these mistakes" or something along that line.


assuming that because a student may struggle at home that they will be a bad student. they may just need extra help and support.


stereotyping students based on certain events that happened in their lives.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019198826 Cora https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199062 "They don't get enough attention at home, so they try to get attention in class."

]]> 2024-06-05 12:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199062 Brittany https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199117 Focusing on problems or weaknesses that always need to be improved instead of focusing on the aspects of students that lift them up and make them feel confident. ie. always needing to improve the math abilities as opposed to focusing on the math concepts that they understand. Deficit focused thinking doesn't allow for students to rest and feel like they are doing well.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199117 Abbey https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199172 A big deal in research ethics too- if the only knowledges being produced about a group of people are focused on difficulties and deficits, it reinforces stereotypes. For example, tons of research about difficulties Indigenous communities face- significantly less that is resilience or strength focused

]]> 2024-06-05 12:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199172 Deficit thinking, could make it difficult for a student to actually enjoy and focuse while in school. School can be the one place where they are not reminded of their circumstances. I wouldn't want my disadvantaged situation to become my identity. https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199224 Gregory

]]> 2024-06-05 12:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199224 Brad https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199618 Having a lowered expectation of a student or class that ignores a multitude of other factors.

]]> 2024-06-05 12:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199618 Emily https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199764 An example of deficit thinking could be if a teacher assumed a student from another culture who spoke another language won't do well because they have not learned English yet. (even thought they may speak english very well and be very intelligent)



]]> 2024-06-05 13:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019199764 Liam ldurack https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019200162 It unconsciously can put students into a box, where they might limit themselves and their abilities due to such implications being put on them. Which is quite harmful! There are many circumstances of individuals who have gone on to be very sucessful despite being in/living among precarious situations (first examples I think of include the likes of people like Barack Obama & Anthony Davis).

]]> 2024-06-05 13:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019200162 Mike https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019200320 more communication

]]> 2024-06-05 13:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019200320 Drew https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019200450 If we dismantle deficit thinking it limits the box or cage that may be placed around someone which limits what they could do as a student. it opens the possibilities up for students to do new things

]]> 2024-06-05 13:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019200450 Brittany https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019200849 Focus on a growth mindset and not putting limitations on students thinking about their own capacities. But also giving students the opportunity to rest in the things they do well.

]]> 2024-06-05 13:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019200849 Brad https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019201253 When a student underachieves for one teacher and is labeled as a bad student.

]]> 2024-06-05 13:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019201253 Robbie https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019203815 give people time and space to express themselves.

look for someone's strengths and encourage them

make it possible for people to see their own strengths in actions

]]> 2024-06-05 13:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019203815 Dr. ABC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019224398 Space for student voices, co-creating course content, embrace creativity and the arts, accommodations for diverse learners, differentiated instruction

]]> 2024-06-05 13:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/atrigiani/90s2lpc8wchny2un/wish/3019224398