https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn After completing THE ENTIRE COURSE, what is your one take-away? (Type your first and last name and ONE GOOD SENTENCE stating your biggest take-away.) en-us 2016-06-22 19:25:36 UTC 2016-07-30 13:48:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/116933713 This week was all about reflection and being able to look at our teaching and realize how many great things we're already doing, but also being honest with ourselves and realizing which areas we still need to work on. ]]> 2016-07-25 15:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/116933713 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/116941378 My one takeaway from the course is that I need to focus on the positives throughout the school year in order be a more effective teacher.  It is easy to focus on the negatives/frustrations, but I will be a much better teacher if I can focus on all the positive aspects of what is happening in school and my classroom.

]]> 2016-07-25 18:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/116941378 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/116952054 Teachers are the most important variable in the classroom, we set the tone each and every day in our classrooms.]]> 2016-07-25 22:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/116952054 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/116953304 I have found a lot of inspiration while reading Todd Whitaker's book. This year I am going to strive to think about how others see my students, nurture my superstar students, filter out the negatives, and keep standardized testing in perspective. ]]> 2016-07-25 23:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/116953304 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/116965446 A great teacher never becomes complacent about self reflection. 

]]> 2016-07-26 01:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/116965446 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117001846 Teaching is an ongoing process that requires self-reflection, perseverance, perception, people skills, humility, and kindness. We must work every day to become better human beings, and through that, become better teachers. ]]> 2016-07-26 13:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117001846 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117021580 The greatest take away I feel that I have from this course is that I can be the agent for change within my classroom and my school; I make the decisions each day that will result in positive results for my students and myself. ]]> 2016-07-26 20:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117021580 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117072620 In this course I learned the power of reflection and observation-that we can never stop learning from ourselves, our students, and our mentors and coworkers in order to become a more effective teacher.]]> 2016-07-27 14:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117072620 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117077320 This class has reminded me why I love to teach and that even after teaching the same age group for over 20 years I still have ways that I can grow as an educator to be the best teacher for my students that I can be. ]]> 2016-07-27 15:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117077320 amartin62 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117111374 As someone who strives to be a great teacher, it is imperative that I truly understand that it is my attitude, my behaviors, and my beliefs that will create an environment of learning and growth where students can truly experience success. ]]> 2016-07-28 02:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117111374 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117143232 Effective teachers act as a filter for their classroom, they maintain high expectations for their students and themselves, but most importantly they adhere to their core values which always have their student’s best interests at heart.]]> 2016-07-28 15:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117143232 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117143883 I would say that the biggest take-away from this course was to always reflect on my decisions and to always set high expectations not only for my students but also for myself. ]]> 2016-07-28 15:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117143883 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117143975 Effective teachers care about all students and are not afraid to change to provide more opportunities for success for all students. ]]> 2016-07-28 15:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117143975 kstange1 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117150800 Self-reflection is a huge component for growth in teachers. This class gave me a reason to take the time to do this and I realized that I want to be more intentional about a few things in my classroom this next year, especially concise rules and clear expectations. ]]> 2016-07-28 18:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117150800 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117153443 My take-away from this course is that the teacher is the biggest variable in the classroom, and it is important to constantly maintain a mindset of service and joy while teaching. ]]> 2016-07-28 19:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117153443 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117161128 My biggest take-away from this course has been realizing I am the variable in the class and my attitude, effort, and heart need to stay focused on the students and staying positive! ]]> 2016-07-28 22:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117161128 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117162897 I can effect my effectiveness as a teacher because I am the factor I have control over. :)

]]> 2016-07-28 23:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117162897 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117169312 This class really helped open my eyes to important aspects of being an effective teacher.  The one thing I will remember the most is how positivity, clear expectations, and overcoming negativity around school will always make you a more effective teacher. 

]]> 2016-07-29 01:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117169312 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117191606 After completing this course one of my biggest take-aways is keeping students first, but also having a broad vision that helps keep things in perspective.]]> 2016-07-29 11:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117191606 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117195129 If you want to be an effective teacher, it will not be a "program" that makes this happen; you must think carefully about your actions and words and focus on putting your students first.]]> 2016-07-29 13:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117195129 https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117207413 My biggest take-away is that I can make significant improvements as a teacher simply by working harder to focus on the positive and maintaining a positive attitude. My attitude is always being conveyed to my students (good or bad) and can have more of an effect on them than I realize. My goal is to make sure my attitude in the classroom is always positive.]]> 2016-07-29 20:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ziebarthj/9qrwdbet1cmn/wish/117207413