What Should We Be Advocating For? by Vicki Hatfield

HS Guidance Counselor

vickihatfield — 2025-01-25 17:43:59 UTC

A major issue to advocate for in education currently is addressing the growing teacher shortage and improving teacher working conditions, because this directly impacts student learning quality by ensuring access to qualified educators in the classroom.

Parent #1

vickihatfield — 2025-01-25 17:47:19 UTC

Setting rules and boundaries for student learning and behavior and then enforcing them.

HS World Civ Teacher

vickihatfield — 2025-01-26 22:26:10 UTC

I really think we need to buckle down on the expectation that school is a place to learn. I think we spend too much time on the parties and play time. There needs to be a smoother transition in elementary that by the time they hit 5th grade. It’s ok to have occasional part or break, and they probably are doing a good job of getting serious content in, but we’ve spent too much time developing the expectation that they need to always be entertained.

Parent #2

vickihatfield — 2025-01-26 22:51:07 UTC

Eliminating distractions in the classroom. Making learning free from barriers.

Freshmen Eng Teacher

vickihatfield — 2025-01-26 23:01:33 UTC

Good, quality teachers who stay in the role for the long haul. Teachers are the backbone of education, yet they're often overworked. If we want to keep great educators in the classroom, we need to start by paying them what they're worth - competitive salaries that reflect their expertise and the critical role they play in shaping the future. We also need to take care of teachers because they're the ones who take care of students. You can't pour from an empty cup, and when teachers are burnt out or strectched too thin, it's the students who ultimately fell the impact. By reducing workloads, funding classrooms properly, and supporting teachers' well-being, we ensure they have what they need to pour into their students every day. When we invest in teachers, we invest in students.

Athletic Director/MS Math Teacher

vickihatfield — 2025-01-27 00:07:12 UTC

One of the biggest issues I believe we should be adocating for is life skills teaching/classes. As teachers, we are limited to the standards that must be taught for our subject area. To go outside the realms of this would be challenging and almost impossible with the amount of standars we haveto cover throughtout the year. We are losing student engagement and their motivation to learn because they are not interested in the curriculum we are teaching. This is seen more in the older students, because the curriculum gets more challenging. As a teacher, I want my students to enjoy my class and I want to teach them skills that will benefit them in the future. I have to try and create activities that will get my students to "buy in" but even then I don't every student participating. I try my best to find a reason why my students would need the math I'm teaching them for future use, but I can honestly say I have a lot of curriculum that I have no idea what my students would ever use it for in the future.

Margeting Teacher

vickihatfield — 2025-01-27 00:10:03 UTC

Higher teacher pay

Teacher burnout

Non standardized tests

Parent #3

vickihatfield — 2025-01-27 00:15:33 UTC

Equality among the students, meaning treating all students equal on all levels from administrative staff to teachers regardless of students' social standing. I have found that kids flourish when they feel supported. Also, all teachers should be trained in trauma, trauma informed care, as well as what triggers behaviors as a result of trauma.

HS Asst. Principal

vickihatfield — 2025-01-27 00:18:54 UTC

In my opinion and it's only my opinion, I think we need a better balance with more in relevant, engaging in person learning and less reliance on devices. I also fee that electronic devices (phones in kids' hands) are hindering learning. I would love to see the legislation intervene as several other states have done.

HS Principal

vickihatfield — 2025-01-27 00:20:39 UTC

The banning of cell phones that is going to legislation and teacher pay increases.

SPED Teacher

vickihatfield — 2025-01-27 00:23:09 UTC

I think students need to learn real-life skills. Even the most advanced and gifted students need to learn to manage money and people skills. We need to be teaching all students how to work with others, communicate well, and take care of themselves.

Biology/BioMed Teacher

vickihatfield — 2025-01-27 00:26:32 UTC

High quality educators and decent pay. There are few people going into the teaching profession. It ultimately is hurting our kids. Also no cellphones or smartwatches.

MS Guidance Counselor

vickihatfield — 2025-01-27 00:34:47 UTC

I feel like for public education, it would be funding. I think about our SDI groups and how much the students would benefit if the middle school could have an SDI teacher per grade level (and the high school). If we were able to have an additional teacher for each grade, the class sizes would be so much smaller The teacher to student ratio would be significantly less if we were able to have more educators in the building, which in turn would reduce student behavior. It could also reduce absenteeism because the smaller student to teacher ratio would allow teachers to build better relationships with the students, usually resulting in better attendance.

Parent #4

vickihatfield — 2025-01-27 00:43:39 UTC

I would say learning how to advocate for different types of learning and also confict and viloence (mental illnesses, low self-esteem).

Parent #5

vickihatfield — 2025-01-27 23:09:35 UTC

I think teachers should be paid more in order to attract and retain better teachers, especially in STEM fields. Those folks have lots of options. I also think soft skills have been lost, the kids do not understand being on time, being a part of a team, and speaking to people face to face.

Antisocial Behavior and Interpersonal Values in High School Students

vickihatfield — 2025-02-10 20:51:54 UTC

Peer 1 Review: "The article analyzes the characteristics of antisocial behavior and interpersonal values of high school students."

How to Engage Students with Behavior IssuesHow to Engage Students with Behavior Issues

vickihatfield — 2025-02-10 21:16:22 UTC

Peer 2 Review: This article gives 10 strategies for behavior problems in the classroom. It also identifies behavior disorders that could show up in your classroom. The article also lists the different types of behavioral disorders and gives 10 strategies for engaging students with behavior disorders.

Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom.

vickihatfield — 2025-02-23 21:48:19 UTC

Disruptiveness - Talking out of turn, making noise, or interrupting the teacher.
Off-Task Behavior - Daydreaming, using devices inappropriately, or avoiding work.
Defiance - Refusing to follow instructions or arguing with the teacher.
Disrespect - Using rude language, talking back, or being unkind to classmates.
Lack of Engagement - Showing little interest in lessons or not participating.
Academic Dishonesty - Cheating on assignments or copying from others.

Strategies for Inappropriate Behavior in the Classroom.

vickihatfield — 2025-02-23 21:53:45 UTC

Establish clear expectations.
Build positive relationships with students.
Consistently enforce rules.
Addressing underlying causes.
Communicating with parents to provide support at home.
Create authentic experiences.
Keep things moving.
Use various types of media.
Model desired behavior.
Give students options.

TikTok Teacher

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 05:18:10 UTC

5 Things I Say to My Students Daily

"I'm happy you're here.V
"I believe in you - you can do this."
"I'm so proudof you - and you should be proud of yourself too!"
"You're on the right track - keep going!"
"Voices off. Feet on the floor. We don't lean back in our chairs. Don't touch your neighbor. Stay on task. Cover your mouth when you sneeze. Straight line. Eyes on me, on your pockets. Class class... hilarytellessen

TikTok Teacher

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 05:41:39 UTC

Checking for Understanding - Rotating Experts

Three days of reviewing, a few minutes to study before starting.
Heave a blank worksheet on each desk.
Students will need a pencil and to stand behind their chair.
Each student will fill in one of the blanks. The will answer to the best of their knowledge. Then the class rotates and they will now fill in a blank on the new worksheet. Repeat until the worksheet is repeated.
Correct the worksheet as a class, have them grade it and turn it in
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TikTok Teacher

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 16:43:51 UTC

Consequences fior Student

-Logical consequences are natural teachers.

-What's harmful is allowing students to exhibit antisocial behaviors or disrupt the learing of their peers without giving them a consequence to help them learn how to behave better.

TikTok Admin

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 19:39:34 UTC

Mr. Lamb's suggestions for administrators in assisting teachers with a disruptive teacher.

Next Steps

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 19:44:59 UTC

Step 1 Know the Issue

Advocating for how to deal with Students' Behaviors/Accountability

Next Steps

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 22:46:40 UTC

Step 2 Know Your District:

In my school we have a Principal, Vice Principal, one counselor and 2 mental health specialist with active caselods that we can also use as a resource.

Next Steps

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 22:50:25 UTC

Step 3 Know Where You Stand

I think that students behavior has gotten worse in the last four years that I have been teaching. Aggressive behavior is not the only problem that teachers face. Apathy and taking a zero on an assigment, disruption in the class by talking or getting up without asking; are just a few problems we face.

Next Steps

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 22:55:32 UTC

Step 4: Know Decision Makers and

Step 5: Know How to Contact Decision Makers

Administration (principal, vice prinipal, and counselor), along with the Superintendent and the Board of Education are a decision making body. These people are all within the district. You could also go to outside sources for advice for solving the problem.

Next Steps

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 22:57:47 UTC

Step 6 Know the Calendar

Know when to ask for support and assistance. Continue to check back with your Administration, Teacher Leaders, and colleagues.

Next Steps

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 23:03:14 UTC

Step 7: Know How to State Your Case

Be knowledgable about student behaviors/accountabilty. Also use your resources and be prepared.

Next Step

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 23:06:50 UTC

Step 8: Know How to Reach the Public

Continue to work with colleagues, Administration, parents, and other resources (Facebook, community newpaper, etc)

Next Steps

vickihatfield — 2025-02-24 23:09:39 UTC

Step 9: Know Role in Electoral Process

Need to know who all understands and supports dealing with students behavior and the accountability (responsibility of their actions).

My Rubric

vickihatfield — 2025-02-25 00:24:02 UTC