https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8 Cult of Pedagogy and Edutopia en-us 2020-10-19 17:44:36 UTC 2020-10-19 20:24:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f3eb.png willtena https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842170295 Jessica Gonzalez interviews author, Melissa Anderson, and covers a topic known as subversion. Subversion refers to the undermining of the power and authority in an established system or institution. In Andersons book she shadows a first year teacher, LaQuisha Hall. Although Ms.Hall views herself as a rule follower, she found herself being subversive when she refused to make her students read material that was not interesting to them. Contrary to what others may have said about Ms. Halls decision, her class succeeded with the changes she made, and now reads more than they required to. ]]> 2020-10-19 17:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842170295 willtena https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842218400 Sheldon Eakin takes on a very controversial yet prevalent topic in this article. He begins by explaining how multicultural education is not just about helping students of color see themselves within the context being taught, but he stresses the importance of predominantly white schools incorporating multicultural and social justice education. The author believes that educators should help students find ways to take action in response to what they have learned. The primary goal of social justice and multicultural education is wanting students to do more than notice issues, but wanting them to respond to issues of racism, prejudice, and discrimination. ]]> 2020-10-19 18:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842218400 willtena https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842374148 Jessica Gonzalez takes to twitter to ask other educators what their ideas were on students turning in late work. Gonzalez begins the article by telling the educator to first reflect on why they grade. Also, educators should shift their grading to represent learning and not compliance. Later in the article some suggestions are offered that include reducing the number of scores you are taking, and offering a point deduction on late assignments. Other educators on twitter responded with giving out next class passes which allows a student to turn the assignment in the following day. Lastly, an educator shared that not assigning homework could be an easy and effective way to tackle late assignments, ]]> 2020-10-19 18:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842374148 willtena https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842431540 Jessica Gonzalez turns to Michael Linsin to gather tips on how to manage your classroom while students are being talkative. Linsin begins by saying people need to talk, and that it is human nature. I found the point of building personal relationships with your students as a way to combat talking in your classroom to be the most important. Linsin suggests that educators should make their expectations known and detailed. Another important tip given was to teach the consequences of excessive talking. ]]> 2020-10-19 18:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842431540 willtena https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842517633 The idea of schools and teachers being a "family" is a message that has become a norm. All throughout school systems teachers are experiencing burnout due to taking on more than they can handle. Unfortunately, this happens because staff are left to feel like they are letting their colleagues down and even administration if they don't do what is asked of them. Author Angela Watson explains that referring to your workplace as a family leads to feelings of guilt and one should rather refer to it as a "school community." Angela also expresses the importance of making yourself a priority, along with your students. ]]> 2020-10-19 19:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842517633 willtena https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842579860 In this article the author opens up a discussion about how to make our students feel safe while wearing masks this school year. Also, how to help them begin to communicate with their teachers about how these new changes make them feel and how they are affected by it. The author offers suggestions such as creating new routines in the classroom that enforce cleanliness and safe practices. In comparison, connecting with the parents so they know that their child is safe and so that educators can grasp a better understanding on how to effectively reach their child. ]]> 2020-10-19 19:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842579860 willtena https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842606087 When becoming a teacher there are a number of things that college courses don't teach you. One of them being that emotional trauma that students face and how it can affect you as their teacher. Emelina Minero explains how trauma in students Is usually displayed outwardly by students who act out, avoid making eye contact, and tap their foot repeatedly. Minero describes what teachers are experiencing as vicarious trauma or the cost of caring. It can manifest itself in ways such as headaches, missed meetings, and anger. Emelina gives ways to cope with this and recommends talking it out with someone you trust. In comparison to building your own coping strategies like counting to five when feeling upset, and mapping out your day taking note of the times you get the most angry. ]]> 2020-10-19 19:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842606087 willtena https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842646607 Many first year teachers struggle to find effective and proactive classroom management strategies. Statistics show that teachers lose an average of 144 minutes of instructional time due to behaviors in the classroom. One proactive way to combat behaviors and set the tone for your classroom is to greet your students as they arrive. Another proactive strategy mentioned was the use of reminders and cues. Some type of gesture or sound to notify the students that it is time to listen. Lastly, and most importantly, set specific and clear expectations.When setting the expectations explain to your students why these rules are important to you and your classroom. ]]> 2020-10-19 19:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842646607 willtena https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842672887 Danielle Vollrath takes a look into how our students respond when in stressful and anxious situations. Understanding that the young mind is very complex and can be confusing is an important factor in dealing with strategies. A de-escalation technique could take anywhere between four to six minutes, and sometimes longer. Allowing the student time to regain their calm is most important. Also, helping the student identify and recognize how they are feeling can be helpful during this process. After successfully redirecting the students thoughts, it can be helpful to allow the student a little more time to refocus and get back on track. This can look like allowing them to go for a walk, utilize an electronic, or talk about a topic they enjoy. ]]> 2020-10-19 20:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842672887 willtena https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842700154 The impression that you make at your teaching interview is possibly more important than you resume and reference letters. Preparing new teachers for this process is extremely important. This article goes over 11 questions that will help prepare a future educator for their first teaching interview. The most popular question that is to be expected is , "Why do you want to be a teacher?" The author suggests answering this question by knowing a little about the school and making a connection between your experience and their mission statement. ]]> 2020-10-19 20:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/willtena/law8dyyh9hgib9e8/wish/842700154