What Are Moves That Teachers Can Make to Establish Positive Class Culture? by Sarah DuBeau-Farley https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves en-us 2016-05-27 12:23:57 UTC 2018-01-21 16:37:00 UTC hello@padlet.com I laugh at myself. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879671 2016-05-27 17:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879671 Repetition of :  wrong answers grow your brain".  Encourage wrong answers. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879672 2016-05-27 17:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879672 Stopping the class https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879675 When Good things are happening that I want to reinforce or problematic things are happening, I don't let them go unnoticed.

]]> 2016-05-27 17:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879675 Connect outside the classroom https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879724 I borderline stalk my students to find chances for positive interactions outside of class time, to show them that I care about them as people, not just as English students]]> 2016-05-27 17:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879724 Consistency & Clarity https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879733 Try to be consistent so students know how a lesson is going to go; how much time will be spent on specific things. ]]> 2016-05-27 17:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879733 Giving yourself as teacher permission to open space for unanticipated directions https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879735 2016-05-27 17:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879735 Always start the class with the same routine https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879738 2016-05-27 17:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879738 I give my kids a lot of positive feedback. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879769 2016-05-27 17:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879769 Force students to close computers except for when completing very specific assignments. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879770 2016-05-27 17:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879770 sharing out answers in small groups initially https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879786 2016-05-27 17:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879786 Make the learning visible. Make the teaching visible. Show the seams of the process as much as possible. anewman8 https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879792 2016-05-27 17:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879792 Homework Review https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879819 Letting students control and own the time spent reviewing homework in class.]]> 2016-05-27 17:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879819 Openly embrace hokiness https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879823 e.g. used a phone storage container that students put their phones in at the beginning of class in a cheesy way but committed to it in a way that allowed for student buy in.]]> 2016-05-27 17:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879823 Greet students by their name, and ask how they are doing. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879824 2016-05-27 17:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879824 Remind them of expectations of where they are looking/working https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879833 2016-05-27 17:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879833 Giving positive feedback, reflective listening. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879859 2016-05-27 17:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879859 Diversity is the Spice of Life https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879862 Diversity of task. Communicates that I am empathetic to their needs as kids with long days and short attentions spans and diverse learning needs are seen.  ]]> 2016-05-27 17:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879862 Intellectual Risks https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879867 Be explicit in naming and praising times when kids take risks in the classroom.]]> 2016-05-27 17:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879867 Allow students to go off-topic with their questions and conversations (when appropriate and within limits) to help them see Judaism as a living, vibrant aspect of our culture. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879879 2016-05-27 17:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879879 I try to make my classroom a tech-free zone. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879888 2016-05-27 17:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879888 Students interests and talking with them https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879895 2016-05-27 17:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879895 Be fallible, admit mistakes https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879914 2016-05-27 17:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879914 Model good group behavior and expectations https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879918 2016-05-27 17:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879918 לתת לתלמידים לשתף את החומרים שלהם עם אחרים https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879920 2016-05-27 17:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879920 Bad cop https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879921 I save it for occasions when the majority of the class is REALLY acting out, but once in a while I unleash a much more stern teacher voice and make my displeasure known. Since I'm normally so positive and full of praise, it makes a big impact and underscores the seriousness of our boundaries.]]> 2016-05-27 17:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879921 Begin class with speaking with students https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879934 2016-05-27 17:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879934 Share out process for getting to a good result https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879971 2016-05-27 17:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112879971 Show the students that teacher is also human and makes mistakes https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880015 2016-05-27 17:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880015 Invite metaphorical conceptions of the class as community (e.g., "math family") https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880020 2016-05-27 17:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880020 Set expectations about when students need to be seated and listening to direct instructions, and when (during group work) they can stand up, move around, meet their needs, etc. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880029 2016-05-27 17:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880029 Intellectual safety https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880051 My ideas matter, and my ideas deserve respect.]]> 2016-05-27 17:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880051 Encouraging Listening https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880053 Having students explain another student's ideas in their own words. Naming when they are learning from and building on each others ideas.]]> 2016-05-27 17:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880053 Answer their deep questions, even if it's off-topic smeirowitz https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880065 2016-05-27 17:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880065 Feedback.   https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880069 Solicit feedback about successful activities, and use them, and say that you are using them because students in the class found them helpful. ]]> 2016-05-27 17:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880069 have everything ready before they walk in. don't keep them waiting. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880070 2016-05-27 17:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880070 Make sure everyone talks during class discussion -- explicitly tell kids that we're making space for others smeirowitz https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880086 2016-05-27 17:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880086 When a safe space is violated, stop class and explain what has happened. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880096 2016-05-27 17:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880096 ask diverse styles of questions https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880136 2016-05-27 17:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880136 use different modalities https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880176 2016-05-27 17:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880176 I own my own mistakes! https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880208 2016-05-27 17:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880208 Have kids give each other positive feedback on their oral presentations smeirowitz https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880227 2016-05-27 17:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880227 allow students to shape direction of learning https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880247 2016-05-27 17:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880247 Draw out the content from off-topic questions https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880264 2016-05-27 17:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880264 have students place phone face-down on table in front of them https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880309 2016-05-27 17:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880309 Emphasize what is important https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880334 Listening.  Stop kids from talking while others are talking.  ]]> 2016-05-27 17:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880334 Be authentic to your students.   https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880397 2016-05-27 17:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880397 Be consistent https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880416 2016-05-27 17:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880416 Establish and maintain routines https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880426 2016-05-27 17:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880426 Model preparation, engagement, and commitment eloewenberg https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880434 2016-05-27 17:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880434 lots of different hevruta-pairing systems https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880449 2016-05-27 17:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880449 Speak to kids one-on-one outside of class to talk about their decisions about where to sit, with whom to do work, etc. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880464 2016-05-27 17:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880464 When I make a silly math mistake, I give myself "demerits."  When we get to 25, I bring in a snack for the class. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880465 2016-05-27 17:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880465 Follow student passions smeirowitz https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880476 2016-05-27 17:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880476 Allow creative or flexible assignment formats smeirowitz https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880504 2016-05-27 17:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880504 birthdays! https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880508 2016-05-27 17:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880508 Shorthand https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880541 Class acronyms for key behaviors that reoccur.  SLANT - Sit Up, Listen, Attend, etc.  SODAS - situation, options, disadvantages, advantages, solution ]]> 2016-05-27 17:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880541 I often let kids set the agenda for what we'll discuss about a text. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880602 2016-05-27 17:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880602 dedicate your learning to someone/something https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880622 2016-05-27 17:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880622 Bring more protons to class. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880635 2016-05-27 17:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880635 sing! https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880649 2016-05-27 17:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880649 when they're seeming really down or exhausted https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880652 I run back to my office for lollipops, or we speedwalk a lap of the school as a class to get the energy up. recognition of their basic needs...]]> 2016-05-27 17:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880652 Transparency https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880686 Hold kids accountable in a transparent and fair way.

]]> 2016-05-27 17:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880686 When students present work in class, they're asked to "try" not to "do." Missteps are anticipated and framed as opportunities for us all to learn. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880729 2016-05-27 17:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880729 Be intentional about lots of times that we use laptops, and the occasional times when we turn off all devices, for good pedagogical reasons. https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880743 2016-05-27 17:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880743 Intentionally switching off your modalities https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880764 2016-05-27 17:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880764 make things as fun as possible https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880787 2016-05-27 17:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880787 Embracing weirdness https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880794 When a kid with weird social pragmatics does something weird, rather than ignore it, I point it out and say, "there's so much to love about ______."  Not always, but sometimes.  To normalize it.]]> 2016-05-27 17:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880794 foster group identity https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880927 "were team E block, we always come prepared!" etc]]> 2016-05-27 17:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Dubeau/teachermoves/wish/112880927