Equitable ELA - Takeaways by Malissa Lane https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela What has been your biggest takeaway from these two sessions? en-us 2020-10-13 15:18:17 UTC 2025-09-24 17:10:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f913.png Thinking more about my mirror and how it affects texts I choose. Give my students different windows to look through. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830164428 2020-10-14 20:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830164428 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830164464 It is important for the teacher to assess his or her own bias before trying to address what the students believe or need.]]> 2020-10-14 20:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830164464 Two Take Aways - hillm111 https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830164720 1.  Teachers need to immerse themselves in students' frames to understand their perspectives.
2.  Giving students space to explore multiple viewpoints increases tolerance and critical thinking.

]]> 2020-10-14 20:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830164720 Takeaways... https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830164744 Allsides.com and strategy

]]> 2020-10-14 20:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830164744 Being aware of my Mirror with both students and staff. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830165008 2020-10-14 20:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830165008 Takeaway The importance of looking at other perspectives. nixonvl https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830167329 2020-10-14 20:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830167329 Beware.... brownh6 https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830167544 I should be more aware of reading books that only focus on one ethnicity. I can't assume that this group only wants to read that type of book.


]]> 2020-10-14 20:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/830167544 I think it was important to look at my own frame to see how it is different and the same with the population I serve https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074680108 2021-01-11 16:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074680108 Take away- https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074680586 It made me be more aware of the importance of book choices and to make sure I choose books related to student interests and demographics.]]> 2021-01-11 16:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074680586 Take time to connect with your students and be open to all perspectives. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074681165 2021-01-11 16:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074681165 Examining my biases in what I read and why https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074681564 2021-01-11 16:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074681564 Equity consciousness as a concept beyond white privelage https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074681580 2021-01-11 16:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074681580 My biggest take away is the ideas of windows and mirrors and incorporating that into the classroom. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074681940 2021-01-11 16:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074681940 Teachers need to value the importance of other's perspectives cheelym https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074682012 2021-01-11 16:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074682012 Take away https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074682801 giving myself more of a wide lense of exposure to relate to students and also encourage my students to broaden their literary horizons.

]]> 2021-01-11 16:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074682801 https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074683927 Take Away: Teacher's Frame and Students]]> 2021-01-11 16:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074683927 All teachers need to consider their mirror. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074684312 2021-01-11 16:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074684312 Takeaway williak4 https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074684587 Providing more windows for our students as well as mirrors

]]> 2021-01-11 16:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074684587 https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074685274 The importance of looking at book choices and getting other opinions for a variety.

]]> 2021-01-11 16:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074685274 Being self aware and willing to go out of my comfort zone and be open to new things/perspectives. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074686651 2021-01-11 16:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074686651 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074688483 Self awareness and not just recommending books I am familiar with. Getting out of my comfort zone.]]> 2021-01-11 16:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074688483 Being aware of my reading preferences and how they are influencing the recommendations I make to students and teachers. Thinking of how to engage students with texts that provide them with windows to the world. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074688522 2021-01-11 16:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074688522 https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074688986 Figuring out and identifying the multiple things that can make up someone’s identify and not just the idea of it being name, gender, and race.]]> 2021-01-11 16:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074688986 Consider where your students are coming from before planning lessons https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074689111

]]> 2021-01-11 16:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074689111 This flows nicely with global initiative at Elmhurst. Awareness is vital. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074689656 2021-01-11 16:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074689656 Window and mirror https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074694025 We should focus on understanding our windows and mirrors.  And be open to others with different views (window and mirrors ]]> 2021-01-11 16:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074694025 The beauty of collaborating with other teachers to enhance the learning of our students. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074694444 2021-01-11 16:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074694444 Love the window & mirror analogy! https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074697944 2021-01-11 16:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074697944 love the window https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074699140 2021-01-11 16:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074699140 Making myself aware of everyone's situation - not just the little box I live in. Also brainstorming and planning with my teacher! https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074712368 2021-01-11 16:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1074712368 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076011752 Take more time to find out what my students really want to read]]> 2021-01-11 19:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076011752 To remember to keep in mind everyone's background including my own when planning lessons. No learning happens without connection, so knowing your students is super important! https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076021216 2021-01-11 19:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076021216 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076021624 Using a survey to find out more about your students to make sure you are giving them mirrors and windows.  - don't just assume



]]> 2021-01-11 19:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076021624 Takeaway coxm24 https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076022177 Find out mirrors and windows of your student's and try to incorporate literature based on that.

]]> 2021-01-11 19:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076022177 Takeaway Dennison/Garris https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076022191 Making intentional selections to help broaden everyone's window as well as providing literature that provides a mirror for all parties. ]]> 2021-01-11 19:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076022191 https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076022525 My mirror isn't always a window my students can see through.]]> 2021-01-11 19:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076022525 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076022894 Continue to be aware of reading preferences of our students. Taking more to find out what students want to read.

]]> 2021-01-11 19:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076022894 Providing a safe, equitable environment to encourage student/teacher awareness https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076023408 2021-01-11 19:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076023408 My biggest take away is to get to know our students. Don't make assumptions. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076023701

]]> 2021-01-11 19:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076023701 It is important to consider all aspects or layers to identity of each of our students. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076024012 2021-01-11 19:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076024012 Considering our student prior experiences and how they influence the way a topic should be approached. bullarj https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076024326 2021-01-11 20:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076024326 The bottom line is get to KNOW your students! https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076024618 2021-01-11 20:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076024618 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076024743 Reminders how how important it is to be mindful of all people - students and fellow colleagues and meet students where they are not just in the learning but in their life. ]]> 2021-01-11 20:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076024743 Take Away whitee32 https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076024782 The importance of really connecting with the students and their interests!

]]> 2021-01-11 20:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076024782 Takeaway mayol2 https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076025064 Knowing what my values are in order to predict what might push my buttons or what I need to examine for bias.]]> 2021-01-11 20:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076025064 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076025537 to take into consideration all of the different windows/mirrors that may be prevalent in my classroom.

]]> 2021-01-11 20:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076025537 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027202 Presurvey for students on controversial topics to identify opportunities to shine light on mirrors and windows 

]]> 2021-01-11 20:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027202 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027568 Creating a survey to create mirrors/windows display throughout school.

]]> 2021-01-11 20:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027568 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027654 Making sure that students feel safe in the environment of our classroom to express their ideas and trust me to guide their educational path.

]]> 2021-01-11 20:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027654 https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027824 My biggest take away is to read more diverse text and consider all the different aspects of a person when recommending books for individual and class reading.]]> 2021-01-11 20:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027824 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027865 the mirror and the window]]> 2021-01-11 20:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027865 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027928
To use my student's backgrounds more when picking texts to teach with the standard. ]]> 2021-01-11 20:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076027928 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076029364 Be familiar with literature that will speak to your teachers and students.


]]> 2021-01-11 20:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076029364 Takeaway https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076029476 It was a good remminder that I need to be aware of my own bias, and work to not jump to conclusions and sterotype students and staff.

]]> 2021-01-11 20:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1076029476 My biggest take away way the concept of mirrors and frames. Also how important it is to make sure we introduce our students to different perspectives that they don't normally see. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1079427425 2021-01-12 16:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1079427425 Not anything new- but, how important it is to really get to know our students... https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1100993636 2021-01-19 12:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1100993636 I watched the video of the training with my ELA teacher and we had great discussions during the training. We are so excited to get started. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1149261386 2021-02-01 15:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1149261386 I enjoyed the mirror/window concept as a potential learning tool for the classroom. It could be integrated into the "read both sides" assignment. https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1149266044 2021-02-01 15:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lanem/equitableela/wish/1149266044