Our PDC Community! (Self as a Source) by Mayra Almaraz https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct Make a list of all of the reasons that you are great at building community with your students & add to our PD Community Padlet. Feel free to add images, links, videos, words, phrases, etc. en-us 2024-04-08 14:32:00 UTC 2024-04-09 18:08:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2047938533/4c4baa865d368abaa9c7e3160a9bfae6/CLC_logo_stacked.png I use storytelling as a way to connect with others. mayraCLC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2946915427 2024-04-08 14:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2946915427 I am great at focusing on people's gifts/talents/skills. mayraCLC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2946917658 2024-04-08 14:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2946917658 I love to affirm others mayraCLC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2946918806 2024-04-08 14:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2946918806 Building Community https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315338 Earning trust & respect from students. Create a safe, non-judgmental space.


Getting to know them and letting them get to know me.


Find common interests and hone in on those interests to help develop positive relationships.





]]> 2024-04-08 21:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315338 I try to be fair, honest, and equitable with all of my students https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315652 2024-04-08 21:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315652 I ask my students about themselves, discuss what they have in common, and validate the things they like that may be “uncool” https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315740 2024-04-08 21:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315740 I am great... https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315827 I am great at building community because I am approachable. I want my students/ co-workers/ peers to feel comfortable talking to me.

]]> 2024-04-08 21:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315827 Connections to text https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315869 I am adamant about giving students space to engage with course texts to find similarities to their own life experiences and thoughts.

]]> 2024-04-08 21:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315869 I am always eager to make a fool out of myself. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315908 2024-04-08 21:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947315908 I meet students where they are. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316097 2024-04-08 21:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316097 Having a sense of humor is a must when working with teenagers https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316263 2024-04-08 21:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316263 My focus is on relationships first. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316387 2024-04-08 21:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316387 My expectations are the same for all students, but I also demonstrate flexibility when necessary https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316404 2024-04-08 21:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316404 Civics https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316414 I excel at inspiring students to be brave and step out of their comfort zones. I'm great at convincing them what they have to say is more important than their fear.

]]> 2024-04-08 21:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316414 I really end up caring about my students. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316436 I have a whole host of community builders that connect academic and social learning.

]]> 2024-04-08 21:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316436 I love... https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316464 I love to boost others up! It costs nothing to be nice & affirm others.

]]> 2024-04-08 21:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316464 I love making mistakes and laughing about it with my class. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316701 2024-04-08 21:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316701 I am genuinely interested in learning about students' lives outside of the classroom. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316738 2024-04-08 21:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316738 I honor that my students are experts of their experiences. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316789 These experiences can be from the communities they belong to, how they move throughout society, and their experiences as teens in our society. As an adult it is important to me honor young people's experiences and expertise.

]]> 2024-04-08 21:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947316789 I'm Chicago ride or die. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317030 2024-04-08 21:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317030 I try to unapologetically be my silly self. I try to model self-acceptance as well as open acceptance of others. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317091 2024-04-08 21:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317091 I provide options for students to express themselves academically https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317307 2024-04-08 21:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317307 Cura Personalis https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317496 I am great at building community because I care for the whole person: cura personalis. I care about academic AND emotional growth.

]]> 2024-04-08 21:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317496 Check-ins are quick and can be profound https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317501 I like to check in with students on a rotating basis to find out what is happening in their lives or connect with their interests. I make a note of who I check in with so that I get to everyone, but it seems more organic to students.

]]> 2024-04-08 21:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317501 I try to genuinely listen to others, and I really appreciate getting to know people deeper than the surface. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317649 2024-04-08 21:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317649 I encourage others to share their stories and connections. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317772 2024-04-08 21:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317772 Zones of regulation check in before any content is discussed https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317848 2024-04-08 21:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317848 I don't just teach my students *about* civics. https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317953 I make sure that each unit has an experience for students to use their knowledge and experiences to take action. I strive to give them democratic experiences to build their own capacity to take action outside the classroom.

]]> 2024-04-08 21:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947317953 Building Community https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947318105 Make the class fun! Associate fun with learning!


Make some jokes, be silly, make time for SEL/games.

]]> 2024-04-08 21:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947318105 I share things from my own life and have students know that we are human too. madeline143 https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947319434 2024-04-08 21:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947319434 I make sure they have a feling of family and belonging in my classroom. madeline143 https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947320056 2024-04-08 21:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/criticallearningcollab/h89py0if85eafoct/wish/2947320056