Change is inevitable! Growth is optional! by Penny Edward

pennymedward — 2024-09-19 03:45:36 UTC

Change is an inevitable part of both personal and professional life. Knowing how learners and educators respond to change is essential for building supportive environments that promote growth, adaptation, and success. In education, change can appear in many ways, including new technologies, new teaching methods, or updates to curriculum and assessments.

pennymedward — 2024-09-19 04:22:01 UTC

This video examines the evolution of education over time, highlighting how each era introduced new methods and advancements. Today, technology is revolutionizing education and creating new opportunities for inclusivity. Throughout history, change has been a constant in education, with learners and educators experiencing both positive and negative reactions.

THE CHANGE CURVE

pennymedward — 2024-09-19 23:51:53 UTC

Matt Davies, a consultant, helps leadership teams turn strategy into reality using workshops, stakeholder research, and design thinking. His 7 Stages of the Change Curve - shock, denial, frustration, depression, exploration, decision, and integration, outline how people adapt to change. These stages could apply to how learners and educators react to change.

pennymedward — 2024-09-20 01:22:36 UTC

This blog is excellent! I strongly believe that teachers often teach the way they were taught, and I’ve noticed that pattern in my own teaching as well. However, through these education courses, I’m finding that my attitude towards adopting new teaching methods is becoming more positive. These courses are helping me embrace change, encouraging me to explore new strategies and approaches.

LEARNERS' REACTION TO CLASSROOM CHANGES POLL

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EDUCATORS' REACTION TO THE EDUCATION SYSTEM CHANGE POLL

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DEVELOPING A GROWTH MINDSET

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Professor Dweck emphasizes the power of "yet" in fostering a growth mindset. She shares how the "not yet" grade encourages learning from failure, while a fixed mindset leads to defeat. Dweck advocates for praising effort and strategy instead of intelligence, using examples like the "Brain Points" math game.

TIPS TO DEVELOP A GROWTH MINDSET

pennymedward — 2024-09-20 03:48:05 UTC

As a lab instructor, I can encourage a growth mindset by sharing my own learning experiences, showing students that science involves trial and error. I’ll praise their hard work and problem-solving skills instead of just their successes. When they face challenges in experiments, I’ll remind them that mistakes are valuable learning opportunities. I’ll also try new lab activities and be open about what worked or didn’t. Using quick reflections after labs will help them feel comfortable asking for help. By promoting this mindset, I hope to create a positive lab culture that encourages curiosity and resilience.

ATTITUDE MATTERS

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SAFE SPACE TO GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH CHANGE

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This is a great video for teachers to create Creating safe spaces for students is essential, especially in K - 12 where teachers can provide close emotional support. In universities, instructors can encourage open communication, promote flexibility by allowing students to step out as needed, build community through group activities, and ensure students are aware of available mental health resources.

RELATIONSHIPS, RELATIONSHIPS!

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Positive student-teacher relationships are crucial for student success but often overlooked in favor of academic standards and test scores. Building authentic, trust-based connections with students has a direct impact on learning. Research shows that factors like empathy, respect, and encouragement play a significant role in academic performance. To foster these relationships, educators can believe in every student’s potential, get to know them personally, greet them daily, incorporate humor, offer choices, and accept mistakes as part of learning. These strategies help create a supportive and motivating classroom environment where students can thrive.

EDUCATOR GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES POLL

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This poll is designed to explore the different ways educators seek growth and identify professional opportunities.

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GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

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As educators, we can pursue growth in many ways. One of the most common ways I’ve found is through professional development, attending workshops, conferences, earning certifications, and taking online courses. Many of us also grow by collaborating with our colleagues and connecting with educational communities. For me, engaging in self-reflection, seeking feedback from students or peers, and setting personal growth goals has been one of the most powerful ways to grow. It helps me stay innovative and drives me to try new teaching methods.

pennymedward — 2024-09-21 03:03:39 UTC

Even though this article is a bit dated, I think it's a great read with valuable insights that explain what professional development is and why it's so important for educators.

EDUCATORS GROWTH THROUGH COLLABERATION

pennymedward — 2024-09-21 03:32:11 UTC

At Wildwood IB World Magnet School, collaboration among teachers builds a supportive professional culture, reduces conflicts, and ensures students benefit from school-wide best practices.

Have a Mentor, Elevate Your Growth!

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Taking time to reflect on teaching methods and classroom interactions is essential for growth. By journaling or thinking about what works and what doesn’t, educators can identify patterns in their instruction and understand how to improve. Questions like "What went well?" and "What challenges did I face?" help teachers gain valuable insights that can enhance future lessons.

FEEDBACK

pennymedward — 2024-09-21 04:06:08 UTC

Actively seeking feedback from my students and colleagues has been incredibly helpful. By asking for their input, I can see how my teaching impacts my students and discover new ideas I might not have considered. I enjoy having informal conversations, using surveys, or inviting peers to observe my classes. To encourage this feedback, I even offer it as extra credit to be added to any assignment or quiz they didn’t perform well on.

NEW TEACHING METHOD THAT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY POPULAR

pennymedward — 2024-09-21 04:13:51 UTC

The flipped classroom is an innovative approach that reverses traditional teaching by having students watch videos or read materials at home to establish a baseline understanding, freeing up class time for hands-on activities, discussions, and group work.

INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO TEACHING PRACTICES

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Growth as an educator means continually seeking new paths, igniting passion, and building connections.

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CHANGE CAN BE THE BEGINNING OF GROWTH

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Does Change and Growth Look the Same Everywhere?

This question sparks an important conversation about the differences between change and growth. This article introduces the fascinating idea that change and growth, although connected, are not the same. Different environments, cultures, and situations shape how they manifest. While change can happen quickly and be caused by outside factors, growth is slower and happens from within. One important idea that stands out is small changes can be the beginning of growth.

EMBRACE CHANGE

pennymedward — 2024-09-21 22:58:01 UTC

Change is constant. This article lists some common sense ways to help children navigate changes.

CHOOSE GROWTH

pennymedward — 2024-09-21 23:14:06 UTC

A fantastic video of how we can choose to learn from our experiences and help others grow by sharing the lessons we’ve gained. Appreciating opportunities and the time we have together is key.

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UNDERSTANDING CHANGE AND GROWTH IN EDUCATION

pennymedward — 2024-09-22 02:56:09 UTC

In today's fast-paced educational landscape, both growth and change play crucial roles for students and educators. Growth refers to gradual, internal development, while change often involves external shifts that can happen instantly. Whether through adopting new technology or evolving teaching methods, both elements work together to enhance the learning experience.

GROWTH IN LEARNERS

pennymedward — 2024-09-22 03:16:13 UTC

The example of Mojo highlights the importance of a growth mindset in student development. Like Mojo, they can embrace challenges by tackling difficult problems instead of avoiding them, recognizing that struggle is part of learning.

GROWTH IN EDUCATORS

pennymedward — 2024-09-22 04:13:43 UTC

Franchone Bey reflects on her journey as an educator, moving from a strict, curriculum-focused approach to one that prioritizes building meaningful relationships with her students. She emphasizes that reaching students is just as important as teaching them, and she believes that relationships and empathy are crucial for effective teaching. By focusing on these connections, she values the seeds of growth in her students, recognizing that their emotional and personal development is integral to their overall success. This evolution mirrors the growth all teachers experience, as they learn that balancing academic instruction with emotional support is essential. Teachers grow alongside their students, realizing that cultivating empathy, adaptability, and open communication not only enhances their teaching but also fosters a stronger, more supportive classroom environment.

CHANGE IN LEARNERS

pennymedward — 2024-09-22 04:23:21 UTC

Change in students occurs when they feel supported both emotionally and academically. When teachers build strong relationships and show empathy, students are more likely to take intellectual risks and embrace challenges. This leads to personal growth, as students gain confidence and resilience.

CHANGE IN EDUCATORS

pennymedward — 2024-09-22 04:33:49 UTC

As I’ve grown as an educator, I’ve learned that real change happens when I focus on building relationships with my students, not just teaching the content. Embracing empathy and flexibility has transformed how I approach my role, helping me connect more deeply with students and support their personal growth. By evolving in this way, I’ve felt that I have become a more compassionate and effective instructor.

pennymedward — 2024-09-22 04:37:35 UTC

Here’s a wonderful article I’d like to conclude this Padlet with.

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