Ongoing Professional learning by Jeevana Varakala https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9 Artifact ( The valuable is collected as a resource as we move forward with teaching career). en-us 2018-04-24 00:43:01 UTC 2018-04-25 00:12:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Promoting healthy schools beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/254646597 Promoting healthy school is important because if focuses on healthy environment and mainly caring on one another.
The main purpose of the of promoting healthy environment because
  • Strives to provide a healthy environment, school health education, and school health services along with school/community projects and outreach, health promotion programmes for staff, nutrition and food safety programmes, opportunities for physical education and recreation, and programmes for counselling, social support and mental health promotion.
  • Strives to improve the health of school personnel, families and community members as well as pupils; and works with community leaders to help them understand how the community contributes to, or undermines, health and education.
]]> 2018-04-24 00:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/254646597 Well-being & Mental health beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/254647561 Children and youth spend a great deal of their lives at school; struggling with a mental health issue can affect their school life. They may behave in different ways with teachers and classmates, have difficulty making friends, or avoid going to class. Having difficulties can affect their grades. All of these issues can make things worse for them.

  • Promoting active living (health and physical education classes, sports teams and intramural activities)
  • Teaching children and youth about healthy eating
  • Providing healthy eating options
  • Teaching coping skills, such as self-awareness and stress management
  • Promoting positive self-esteem
  • Creating an open environment for talking about their problems and questions
  • Providing spaces for relaxation, such as a lounge and quiet corners within classrooms
  • Displaying relevant materials for children, youth and families
  • Implementing and actively supporting policies for safe and accepting schools, including bullying prevention and intervention policies



]]> 2018-04-24 00:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/254647561 Teaching with Technology beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/254648367 Teaching with technology can deepen student learning by supporting instructional objectives. However, it can be challenging to select the “best” tech tools while not losing sight of your goals for student learning.  Once identified, integrating those tools can itself be a challenge albeit an eye-opening experience.
There is no doubt that finding the time to integrate technology is an overwhelming task for anyone. Throughout the course of a day, teachers find themselves pulled in many directions. However, technology is already integrated in nearly everything we do and nearly every job our students will encounter. So how do educators find an ideal balance for learning about and eventually integrating technology? It begins with a focus followed by good instructional design -- but ultimately, a healthy balance.



]]> 2018-04-24 01:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/254648367 Inquiry based learning beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255033850  • Engage students in knowledge-building by bringing them together frequently to share thinking and discuss the big ideas of an inquiry. 
• Teach “on-the-spot” direct instruction mini-lessons when you see that students need to know certain pieces of information and have certain skills to move forward. 
• Balance content-specific language with everyday student talk.
 • Continually assess what’s happening in the inquiry to make judgments about when and when not to intervene. 
• Revisit initial theories and ideas about a question and reflect on the ways that the initial understanding differs from current understanding. ]]> 2018-04-24 20:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255033850 Classroom Management and students; beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255036857 Classroom management is one of the most powerful factors in affecting student outcomes. Classroom management refers to the way a teacher organizes and manages variables of the curriculum, time, space, and interactions with students.

Effective classroom management and discipline procedures include the following:

  • the teaching of classroom rules and procedures;
  • the teaching of social and emotional skills;
  • acknowledgement of appropriate behavior and desired social skills;
  • differential attention and response to inappropriate behaviors in a positive way;
  • the utilization of a variety of instructional modes;
  • the maintenance of well-organized student learning materials;
  • effective time management; and
  • the promotion of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive engagement and re-engagement of all students.​​
]]> 2018-04-24 21:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255036857 Setting up a classroom beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255037568 Classroom setup can dramatically affect students' attitudes toward and habits of learning. Students need an environment that is organized, stimulating, and comfortable in order to learn effectively. Creating such an environment entails arranging a practical physical layout, supplying diverse materials and supplies, and encouraging students to have a sense of belonging and ownership.]]> 2018-04-24 21:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255037568 Backward design beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255038029 Backward design, also called backward planning or backward mapping, is a process that educators use to design learning experiences and instructional techniques to achieve specific learning goals.]]> 2018-04-24 21:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255038029 Motivating students beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255039041 The best lessons, books, and materials in the world won't get students excited about learning and willing to work hard if they're not motivated. Motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, is a key factor in the success of students at all stages of their education, and teachers can play a pivotal role in providing and encouraging that motivation in their students.]]> 2018-04-24 21:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255039041 Culturally sensitive teaching beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255040163 Culture is central to learning. It plays a role not only in communicating and receiving information, but also in shaping the thinking process of groups and individuals. A pedagogy that acknowledges, responds to, and celebrates fundamental cultures offers full, equitable access to education for students from all cultures.
Culturally Responsive Teaching is a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students' cultural references in all aspects of learning

]]> 2018-04-24 21:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255040163 Self-Regulation beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255042737 Self-regulation is the ability to act in your own long term best interest, to calm yourself when you are upset and to cheer yourself up when you are sad.
Teaching students how to express their feelings in appropriate ways, to consider the consequences of their actions and how to develop positive relationships is crucial for strong student achievement. A positive classroom culture can foster these skills]]> 2018-04-24 21:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255042737 Diversified Learning beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049240 Incorporating diversity in the curriculum is very essential. Using manipulates, tools or resources will help diverse students to learn and be successful in their academics. The most important is, it helps to know the student's need and support. Also, it focuses continuity on the care and developing the students learning. ]]> 2018-04-24 22:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049240 Developing multicultural sensitive and gender equitable classroom. beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049276 As an educator, it is important to acknowledge the importance of the gender equality in the classroom. Treating and supporting the students no matter if that students is boy or girl is very essential. Giving equal chance to every student and treating them and helping them depending upon their needs is very important. I always believe and I learned that, knowing students is very important. ]]> 2018-04-24 22:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049276 FNMI and Indigenized classrooms beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049333 As an educator, it is important to teach students about our First Nation people. Fortunately, some school invites first nation people and gives them opportunity to share their traditions and culture. Students will opportunity to observe and learn and will respect our First Nation people. ]]> 2018-04-24 22:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049333 Report Cards beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049425 Encouraging high levels of achievement is the purpose of assessment and evaluation. Growing Success is the Ministry of Education policy document that outlines the requirements for all school boards in assessment, evaluation and reporting for grades 1-12. ]]> 2018-04-24 22:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049425 Complying with Accommodations/Modifications for students IEP/IPRC process beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049473 As an educator, it is important to acknowledge student's learning. It is essential and our responsibility to help and support students depending upon their needs. I believe that, when we know students requirements, it will help us to focus on the accommodation or modification which will help to build and become successful in their learning. . Also, when some students requires extra support, we can arrange them in IEP/IPRC, which covers the accommodation and modification for the students. ]]> 2018-04-24 22:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049473 Building parent-teacher relationships beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049616 I  believe that a child’s academic success is greatly enhanced when teachers and parents are partners in the process. I learned during teacher's course that not only knowing students is important but also knowing parents is also very important. When we know, it helps us as a teacher to build and maintain healthy realtionship]]> 2018-04-24 22:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049616 Parent teacher interviews beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049688 A parent-teacher conference, parent-teacher interview or parents' evening, is a short meeting or conference between the parents and teachers of students to discuss a child's progress at school and find solutions to academic or behavioral problems.Parent-teacher conferences supplement the information conveyed by report cards by focusing on students' specific strengths and weaknesses in individual subjects and generalizing the level of inter-curricular skills and competences]]> 2018-04-24 22:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049688 AQ Courses beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049708 To be a successful teacher or an educator, it is important to update by adding AQ courses. I personally prefer as many as AQ courses, which helps to be prior list. ]]> 2018-04-24 22:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049708 Building a resume beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049796 As a teacher, it is important for us to focus on the resume whatever we put. I believe that doing volunteer will help us to build resume. Also the references will be key to build resume. Further AQ courses will help us to move further.]]> 2018-04-24 22:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049796 Being Competitive beulah_jeevana https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049843 Being competitive helps me to motivate to learn and update. I believe that, as an educator it is important to acknowledge that every day is learning process. So, we have to be competitive to update and be successful.]]> 2018-04-24 22:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/beulah_jeevana/hfkwrpyn1po9/wish/255049843