https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh KWL Chart on Push, Don't Pity article: http://www.ascd.org/publications/newsletters/education-update/jan18/vol60/num01/Push,-Don't-Pity,-Students-in-Poverty.aspx en-us 2018-01-24 16:11:33 UTC 2018-02-02 17:17:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224634113 Kids need to know you care. Try to make a connection with each student.

]]> 2018-01-25 13:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224634113 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224641445 "Teach to the highest level possible and expect for those kids to reach it."]]> 2018-01-25 13:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224641445 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224651297 Creating relationships is critical. I'm from south Statesville, parents are both "working class," not "middle class." In my case, I couldn't read until 2nd grade, and was in remediation until the 8th grade, much like my students. In many ways my experience mirrors my student's as far as their relationship with school. Be the role model, as best you can. ]]> 2018-01-25 14:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224651297 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224651661 2018-01-25 14:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224651661 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224652344 2018-01-25 14:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224652344 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224653964 2018-01-25 14:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224653964 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224654380 How to get students to "buy in." As I mentioned I am very much like my students, but I can't get them to see that. Perhaps being a teacher makes me seem less of a desirable role model. How do we get over the apathy and hopelessness that seems to pervade high school in particular. ]]> 2018-01-25 14:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224654380 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224654899 "Teach to the best of your ability and don't get so consumed by their situation." ]]> 2018-01-25 14:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224654899 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224656697 Expectation is everything, regardless of where you start off in life. I can't think of a single student who is successful without working for it. Lowering expectations for a single student, or the entire population only hinders the students most at risk.]]> 2018-01-25 14:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224656697 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224660004 2018-01-25 14:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224660004 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224660984 2018-01-25 14:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224660984 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224661816 2018-01-25 14:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224661816 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224668443 2018-01-25 14:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224668443 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224719696 Everyone has to be a part in creating the relationships. As stated in the article the entire staff "fit together like a puzzle".  Consistency builds trust; trust builds relationships.]]> 2018-01-25 16:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224719696 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224722440 How do we teach them with the required resources and still make school and learning fun? 

Sometimes my kids ask me, "Are we doing something fun today?" I understand what they may consider fun may not match up to the standards we need to teach; however, unfortunately, most of the time even my own response to this question is "No, we have to do ____."  I can think of many "fun" ways to teach my standards, but when certain resources or ideas are dictated making it "fun" becomes extremely difficult.  Sometimes I think we get caught up in the data and forget to teach with inspiration.  There needs to be some balance.  ]]> 2018-01-25 16:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224722440 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224727691 So, did the school differentiate? Is differentiating, in turn, "giving excuses"?]]> 2018-01-25 16:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224727691 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224767903 It seems that creating those deep connections with students (and staff) is a great way to build trust and the willingness to go the extra mile. ]]> 2018-01-25 17:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224767903 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224824964 2018-01-25 19:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224824964 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224834039 While I already knew that some students often feel lost and hopeless, it really struck home with me when Wayman said, "All of the violence, all of the disrespect, all of the walking the halls, all of the assaults- it all came because they were in this deep state of hopelessness." 

I sincerely read and reread that statement about 5 times because of the magnitude of what it meant. I can honestly say that was a turning point for me. I think I always knew this sentiment deep down, but reading those words from someone who is highly respected and has made an impactful difference in the lives of students and in the educational field just turned on a bright light over my head. Hearing anyone say that they are (or someone else) in a "deep state of hopelessness" really tugs at my heartstrings. It makes me want better for that person and makes me want to do anything to help him/her achieve success and greatness! ]]> 2018-01-25 19:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224834039 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224838662 Wayman kind of shunned the idea of the teachers giving the 10th grade students reading material on a 3rd grade level, but how is that any different from us giving our students reading material on a kinder level? It seems to me that this may go along with some of the stigmas attached to the EOG. Our lower achieving students (who are usually and statistically on the lower spectrum of the demographics of the Troutman area) are expected to take the same EOG as their average and high achieving peers, but yet we teach them all year long with kinder and 1st grade level reading and math lessons. How are the supposed to learn the curriculum if that is being done, much less pass a state test? This is not a good vision of stability in the measurement of student learning and/or achievement. ]]> 2018-01-25 19:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224838662 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224840979 You ALWAYS have to build a good rapport with your students. If you don't, they will be more likely to not listen to you, respect you, or even work for you. Students learn best when they know the teacher truly cares. Teachers can show they care by learning personal information about their students and even asking them questions and showing an interest in their lives. But, they can show they care even more by raising the bar and expecting every single student to reach the bar or excel beyond it. Teachers need to make students show ownership and accept responsibility for their actions. Teachers also need to be consistent and never waiver in their expectations or their love for each and every student. ]]> 2018-01-25 19:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224840979 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224843307 2018-01-25 19:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224843307 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224845193 2018-01-25 19:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224845193 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224847272 Regardless of the situation, all students should be challenged. Students can reach goals that you may think they cannot obtain.I relate to these students because I feel like I was one of them and I am so glad teachers pushed and didn't pity.]]> 2018-01-25 19:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/224847272 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/227583833 I love that she told them that she loved them! It is very hard to comprehended that no one tells them that or has ever told them they love them. How sad. So school was the one place they can feel safe and loved.]]> 2018-02-02 17:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/227583833 https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/227586213 The importance of being seen and making those relationships with the students. That not every time a student sees you needs to be a bad encounter.]]> 2018-02-02 17:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kathywalkeriss/y6nrgjl74kbh/wish/227586213