Teacher 50 Discussion by Kennetha Hopkins https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss Please respond in the appropriate column with any comments or questions you have about that Factor! en-us 2018-08-10 19:10:06 UTC 2019-07-18 18:16:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png I LOVE literature and hearing how it affects my students when they read it https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592807 2019-07-18 15:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592807 To teach the standard of the day, get through the "chapter", https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592813 2019-07-18 15:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592813 I like to incorporate some life experiences that are engaging to get the lesson across. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592834 2019-07-18 15:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592834 I want to help my students gain a sold foundation in order to become as successful as possible. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592838 2019-07-18 15:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592838 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592847 The love of my students drives me as a classroom teacher.]]> 2019-07-18 15:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592847 My Math Teacher Attitude https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592848 Expressive and laid back. I have intense focused on tasks. I like to create. I like to smile and be kind. I like patterns and puzzles ]]> 2019-07-18 15:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592848 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592852 Be excited and animated about the topic for that day]]> 2019-07-18 15:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592852 Math Class https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592861 To promote confidence in mathematics. Relevance to the real world.  Hands on experiences. ]]> 2019-07-18 15:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592861 Nurturing Approach https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592865 Teaching students literature and writing gives them a way to manage/navigate their life situations, so any activity that I do is created with that in mind (also standards, of course if they are going to read and write, let's help them reach their fullest potentials and get the most out of it)!]]> 2019-07-18 15:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592865 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592888 Positivity and growth of my students]]> 2019-07-18 15:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592888 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592907 I want to give hope to those that have lost hope I’m being “good at math”]]> 2019-07-18 15:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592907 showing the students their are far horizons to explore, even if they think where they live is the only place on the planet https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592927 2019-07-18 15:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592927 Role model https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592935 Be an example that looks like them!]]> 2019-07-18 15:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592935 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592936 Showing students the things they can achieve by taking control of their education. To motivate them to be the best version of theirselves. ]]> 2019-07-18 15:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592936 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592952 Encourage students to approach me and make myself approachable in many ways ]]> 2019-07-18 15:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592952 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592958 The desire to see my students succeed and make sure each of them understand they have the potential to succeed despite what they've been told or how they've been treated in the past. ]]> 2019-07-18 15:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592958 Enthusiasm https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592977 Life is hard but if you take each step at a time then the journey will be as simple as possible, but no simpler than necessary. ]]> 2019-07-18 15:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592977 My passion and enthusiasm for languages, teenagers and investment in their growth https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592995 2019-07-18 15:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371592995 I want to be an effective teacher https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371593434 2019-07-18 15:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371593434 I stay energized, I try to help them see the importance in the work https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594313 2019-07-18 15:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594313 I https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594328 2019-07-18 15:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594328 I keep them motivated by telling my story and how a high school teacher was an inspiration for me. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594329 2019-07-18 15:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594329 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594334 I stay positive and try to encourage every student. Celebrate small accomplishments.]]> 2019-07-18 15:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594334 Cool thing https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594337 2019-07-18 15:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594337 Cool things https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594338 Kids like fun and cool things]]> 2019-07-18 15:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594338 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594340 I keep my energy up ]]> 2019-07-18 15:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594340 Rigor, Relevance, Relationships https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594353 I create relevant lessons that engage them and I try to reach them where they're at. I show them that I care, and that usually goes a long way for getting students to want to do the work.]]> 2019-07-18 15:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594353 Authentic fun! https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594362 Real world application. Let the students run the show. Interactive lessons. Discussions. ]]> 2019-07-18 15:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594362 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594363 I take a visual assessment and if the students look like they're not interested, I completely stop class and tell them to stand up and do something like jumping jacks or stretch or I'll ask them questions about their day and what's going on with them. ]]> 2019-07-18 15:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594363 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594377 Relate the material to what is going on in current events ]]> 2019-07-18 15:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594377 What ever it takes. I use praise, music, a picture of Obama, or sweeping the classroom. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594392 2019-07-18 15:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594392 Enjoy my day https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594410 If I am enjoying myself then it spreads and they become motivated.]]> 2019-07-18 15:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594410 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594444 Find out what they want to know, what they are interested in and try to include it in the lessons. Make it relatable, interactive and fun. ]]> 2019-07-18 15:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594444 Engag https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594466 2019-07-18 15:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594466 Show them that I care about them as a person and their success. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594468 2019-07-18 15:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594468 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594479 sharing stories and experiences, asking students to share their stories. giving examples of things happening in the world with passion and excitement. 

]]> 2019-07-18 15:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594479 I do my best to be completely transparent with my kids. I love them completely and they know it https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594544 2019-07-18 15:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371594544 No, I wish they respective themselves more. But, they do respect me. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595097 2019-07-18 15:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595097 Be consistent https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595149 It’s not an over night project. Work hard at it every single day!!!! The struggle is real. ]]> 2019-07-18 16:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595149 procedures and lessons https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595154 Have procedures and lesson plans READY TO GO. PRACTICE THEM]]> 2019-07-18 16:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595154 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595160 I try, but some days (or weeks) it's hard to be that person ]]> 2019-07-18 16:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595160 My classroom is a repetition of the skill being taught. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595177 2019-07-18 16:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595177 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595183 I need to keep the "fire" in my classroom throughout the year. ]]> 2019-07-18 16:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595183 To be determined.. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595203 I have so many thoughts and ideas.  I hope the climate and culture will at least resemble my ideas for success.]]> 2019-07-18 16:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595203 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595208 Take the time to have a conversation if it comes up]]> 2019-07-18 16:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595208 The Struggle Bus is Real https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595232 I always walk into the class with a set of ideals that don't match my teaching style. I have been self-conscious because I don't fit the typical teacher mode, but come to find out, my kids' scores were great and many of them really connected with me, so I must be doing something right! I would definitely like to implement procedures that would help to add more confidence in myself as a teacher, but I also need to appreciate myself as a teacher.]]> 2019-07-18 16:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595232 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595240 time will tell. this will be my first year with a class of my own, while still managing 2 dozen IEPs, 504s, ESLs etc.
i like to think my life has been interesting, and sharing it with students is the connection to having them be interested in the wider world and their own experience.

]]> 2019-07-18 16:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595240 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595245 On a discipline, management, and respect level, my classroom is consistent and stable but I need to work more on deeper relationships with my students. ]]> 2019-07-18 16:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595245 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595385 I always start out caring but firm. ]]> 2019-07-18 16:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595385 I tell my kids that I am a "lady" and there are things you do not say or do in the presence of a lady. I also told them I did not want to see "my babies'" on the list ever. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595401 2019-07-18 16:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595401 My classroom rules are RESPECT yourself, RESPECT others, and RESPECT school and community. I really try to instill a family type classroom climate. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595446 2019-07-18 16:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595446 I allow students to be themselves and have a open ear to build that relationship for security in my class. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595954 2019-07-18 16:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371595954 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596053 although i have lived through many of the experiences our facilitators have shared and our students have been through, empathy is still a tough place for me to get to. I have to remind myself to keep my heart open and my ears available.

]]> 2019-07-18 16:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596053 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596374 Freedom to speak and share opinions. No judgement. ]]> 2019-07-18 16:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596374 Empathy https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596394 Just watch and listen to them, show you care and believe in them]]> 2019-07-18 16:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596394 Personality https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596396 Be a big personality but know your students. Do not be ignorant to culture. ]]> 2019-07-18 16:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596396 Work in Progress https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596578 I have a lot of growth needed in this area.]]> 2019-07-18 16:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596578 https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596583 Discussion. Quick lectures. Real world application   Diverse assessments.  ]]> 2019-07-18 16:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596583 Everyday is a trial period. Someone will always be off task and sometimes I engage with them to relate but try to make it relevant. https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596586 2019-07-18 16:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kennethahopkins/teacher50discuss/wish/371596586