Reflections by Courtney Mitchler - THE Faculty https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm en-us 2022-08-24 14:22:17 UTC 2022-08-24 20:09:40 UTC hello@padlet.com Active listening and Constructive Conversations https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555447 The class is building common language and understanding around what it means to be an active listener and have a constructive conversation. The routines we have practiced with Benchmark have linked really well with Kagan structures, and student talk is increasing in both quantity and quality]]> 2022-08-24 20:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555447 https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555479 It has been super helpful practices the routines of sitting on the carpet and having anchor charts to refer to. I plan to use them all year. I like how everything builds and I can see where we are headed. ]]> 2022-08-24 20:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555479 https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555573 The sentence stems have been incredibly helpful. Students are using these to start conversations and it gets the ball rolling. There has been more accountability for students to do constructive conversations. ]]> 2022-08-24 20:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555573 https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555728 Students are accessing constructive conversation/accountable talk sentence stems to respond to peers about their learning. Routines such as turn and talks/think time have been successful. ]]> 2022-08-24 20:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555728 It has allowed the time and space for us as a community to set and practice expectations of literacy time that will carry on throughout the year. It has been a wonderful way for us to build habit of discussion https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555774 2022-08-24 20:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555774 It has helped reinforce the expectations in the classroom and is a quick reminder for all students and a refresher for myself. https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555791 2022-08-24 20:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555791 By making sure that the stuedent learn know and are comfortable with the routines and foundations, they will be better able to focus on the learning rather than focusing on the routine itself. https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555991 2022-08-24 20:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270555991 Unit 0 has been a wonderful way to set routines and have a common language around structures and talking routines. Pacing has been one of the larger learning curves. I find that a week in I am getting more concise by the day and the students are doing some wonderful thinking! https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270556256 2022-08-24 20:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270556256 It is well organized and easy to follow. Has helped set expectations https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270556767 2022-08-24 20:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270556767 Students have been practicing daily routines. The expectations are clear and the anchor charts are there for students to refer to. The constructive conversations have set students up for success with turn and talks. https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270557686 2022-08-24 20:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mit0204901/bmegm8agh076vuqm/wish/2270557686