How Do You Get To "Know" Your Students? Share your methods within your content area. by Joy Kots

How Do You Get To "Know" Your Students? Share your methods within your content area. by Joy Kots https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5 en-us 2022-09-25 02:12:04 UTC 2026-02-24 17:19:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Have them working in groups while being closely observed https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319564144 2022-09-29 14:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319564144 talk to them, pre unit games, https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319564328 2022-09-29 14:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319564328 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319564356 Two truths and a lie get to know me activity]]> 2022-09-29 14:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319564356 Different type of tests/quiz https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319564515 2022-09-29 14:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319564515 Nearpod https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319564573 I designed a get-to-know-you Nearpod that I use with all my classes. It asks questions about activities, interests, learning styles, teacher likes and dislikes, etc.]]> 2022-09-29 14:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319564573 Biology https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565198 I have them fill out an index card at the beginning of the year on interests and what they want to learn in the subject area]]> 2022-09-29 14:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565198 Physics https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565260 I ask them about what they learned about in middle school. What they're excited about. I introduce them to the lab and the work and responsibilities that come with it. ]]> 2022-09-29 14:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565260 Ask them to introduce themselves at the start of the year as well as their interests. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565411 2022-09-29 14:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565411 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565418 About Me in Chemistry activity.]]> 2022-09-29 14:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565418 I open with a quick research assignment on two chemicals and ask them to talk amongst themselves what the tow chemicals have in common and why i had them research them https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565520 2022-09-29 14:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565520 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565616 The students take a learning styles quiz in the first week of school to allow me to learn. I also do a simple this or that with the students as an ice breaker which allows them to share their interests in a low stakes way. I also ask the parents when signing the syllabus to write some things about their student]]> 2022-09-29 14:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565616 First day "getting to know you" survey. Ask them what they're doing over the weekend https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565631 2022-09-29 14:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565631 Get to know https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565632 I don't teach the whole first week. I take the time to make my students tell me something interesting about themselves, so that I and their classmates know who they are and what their interests are

]]> 2022-09-29 14:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565632 Fitness testing https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565930 2022-09-29 14:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319565930 circulating with labs/group work lets me see how stdents "tick" and how they network https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566092 2022-09-29 14:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566092 Discussion with them, working in groups, doing Brainstorming https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566185 2022-09-29 14:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566185 I have them fill out information cards ( very basic I know) but I get answers to questions such as "What is your favorite subject?" Why did you take this course? and then I say - in the last space, tell me anything else that you want me to know. I get some good information by doing that. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566649 2022-09-29 14:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566649 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566684 talk to them, see what they have previously learned, introduction games for myself and their classmates ]]> 2022-09-29 14:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566684 Partner Presentations https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566807 Answer pre-assigned questions.
Then present standing up next to desk, and talk about someone else/their chosen partner.]]> 2022-09-29 14:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566807 We play an icebreaker game on the first day of school called "Getting to know you" where the I tell the kids about myself and then we go around the room and they tell me and the class about themselves. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566913 2022-09-29 14:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319566913 Leadership roles in PE Class, every student must do at least once throughout the year. tslater14 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567130 2022-09-29 14:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567130 I pray before class and ask for intentions which gives some insight on each student. I walk around the room and talk with students like hey new hair cut, why do you have a cast on, hey you play a sport? These all spark conversations. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567192 2022-09-29 14:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567192 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567317 The second day of school ask a series of questions that pertain to them personally; hobbies, worries about the year, strengths, weaknesses. They are more willing to work with an adult who they know cares about them more than just in an academic way. ]]> 2022-09-29 14:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567317 A personal interest inventory, and a chapter 0 of skills needed review https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567345 2022-09-29 14:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567345 I teach electives, which means the kids chose to take the class. First full day I have them tell me why they took the class and what their expectations are for their learning https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567588 2022-09-29 14:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567588 Ask them to introduce themselves and why they took Engineering. Get an idea of the fields that interest them the most. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567875 2022-09-29 14:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567875 I play a series of games in the beginning where students reveal tiny details about themselves over a week. By the end of the week they discover things they have in common and it helps with picking groups. I do an activity where they have to solve a problem and do it in a given amount of time, but they can join different groups throughout it to see how others are working, and they have to reflect on that at the conclusion. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567930 2022-09-29 14:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567930 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567992 I use some basic pre-tests for introductory concepts to gauge where they're at with the material and also math skills.]]> 2022-09-29 14:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319567992 I allow students to choose their seating for the first couple of weeks and then based on their interactions and needs of the lab, I assign partners. Sometimes students want to work on their own which I allow as well. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568221 2022-09-29 14:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568221 superstars https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568222 Superstars assignment create a star name in the middle, 1 goal for class, the overall goal for the school, 1 thing that makes them special, 1 thing they are proud of. Who are you project. Reflections on SEL topics]]> 2022-09-29 14:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568222 We do a get to know you day. They write a few things for me to know but they write at least a couple of things they are willing to share with the class. I go first as an example to give some examples. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568299 2022-09-29 14:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568299 I ask my students what they know about/think of biology. I also ask them to tell me where they learn best in the room (up front because of seeing/hearing issues, in the back away from distractions). I also ask them to tell me something interesting or boring about themselves (takes off the pressure of being "interesting".) Finally, I make an effort to know all names as soon as I can by using the names I know and asking the ones that I don't so that I learn them faster. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568426 2022-09-29 14:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568426 Summer assignment 1 is to take 5 pictures of the environment and explain what the picture is about and why you chose that one. Summer assignment 2 find an article from June to September about the environment that interests you. Summer assignment 3 choose an animal that you would like to research further and present a 5-6 slide show of that animal. I have them due the day we return and we talk about our articles, world, and animals. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568579 2022-09-29 14:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568579 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568854 When getting into partners have them pair up with someone they don't really know ]]> 2022-09-29 14:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319568854 Student Introduction https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569021 Students complete an introduction form and then stand up one at a time an introduce themselves to the class, including interests and a "Fun Fact".]]> 2022-09-29 14:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569021 Two truths and a lie, Shipwrecked activity, and a variety of assignments in the first few weeks of class. I also use various team building activities. jkearney35 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569024 2022-09-29 14:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569024 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569037 Starting with Metric Length Measurement: -see who knows metric measurement
-see who knows unit conversions
This way I can see who has no clue about metric measurement and partner them with someone who does know it.]]> 2022-09-29 14:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569037 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569216 Introductory Quizizz poll. Questions were "Would you rather...?", "What's your favorite...?"]]> 2022-09-29 14:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569216 Life Sciences: Get to Know https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569271 Students fill out index cards with name and what they want to learn in Biology and whether they actually have an interest (Be honest!);
team-building activity with hands on experience]]> 2022-09-29 14:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569271 Mike Fiocco https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569285 I allow the getting to know process to evolve slowly. I call on students randomly and ask questions. I pay attention to their body language as they respond. You quickly get to see those who are reticent and those who are outgoing. I ask them to solve basic algebra problems and find out where they are in that phase, so that I can start to formulate what I need to do in order to get where we need to be. This process is ongoing throughout the year. ]]> 2022-09-29 14:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569285 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569504 We do an eco-footprint activity and use the prompts to discuss interests, activities, etc.]]> 2022-09-29 14:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569504 ekennedy94 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569573 - student survey (first day of school)
- personality test (prior to fist lab)
- first week "Do Now's" include questions such as: What do you think you will succeed with in this class? What do you think you will struggle with? How do you want to perform in this class? Etc.
- various formative assessments (at least one per chapter) including: "tweets" (summaries), KWL, venn diagrams, nearpod, etc. ]]> 2022-09-29 14:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319569573 Toss a ball, have the student answer a question that was pulled from the hat, then they toss the ball to someone across the room who answers the same question. After a few students go, you pick a new question. Make the questions fun and silly to break the ice! (If you could be any animal, what would it be and why? If you would have a super power what would it be and why?) https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319570869 2022-09-29 15:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319570869 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319571084 2022-09-29 15:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319571084 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319571101 I use a variety of short pretest including Ed puzzles ]]> 2022-09-29 15:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319571101 Pushup Challenge https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319571292 Judge them on their physical threshold!]]> 2022-09-29 15:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319571292 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319571504 pass out roll of toilet paper, tell the students to take as much as they need. then for each square they need to share a unique fact about themself.]]> 2022-09-29 15:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319571504 Environmental Science class https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319572054 Index cards: why are you taking this class (it is an elective) and what are three big environmental issues on the planet]]> 2022-09-29 15:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319572054 Physics https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319572277 The "index card" at the beginning of the year. It allows me to cater questions about examples of physics "stuff" using student initials, i.e. "Student BS kicked a soccer ball during practice with a speed of 14 m/s at an angle of.... " During dance practice, student MS leaps upward with a velocity of 3.0 m/s. How long was she in the air?" By looking at college majors on the index card, cater certain types of questions to engineers, scientists, doctors, etc. that relate specifically to those fields. It helps to know the students, their interests, and activities so they can see how they "do physics" without using equations or doing so on the fly.]]> 2022-09-29 15:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319572277 privately free writing what is life? Survey- what do you want to know more about. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319572703 2022-09-29 15:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319572703 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319573073 index cards with information and questions for them to fill out, talking to them, ]]> 2022-09-29 15:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319573073 Health/PE https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319573364 We are lucky that we can see students in games like pickle ball where you can see how they react to challenges in game play.

During health having students work with groups to develop presentations helps me to know the personalities. ]]> 2022-09-29 15:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319573364 index cards https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319573888 2022-09-29 15:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319573888 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319575748 Students are grouped and asked to start their own Engineering Company complete with name, logo and slogan. (Students must check for copyright and trademark infringement)]]> 2022-09-29 15:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319575748 "Get to know me" Google form. Ask them to think of their favorite teacher ever. Why? What was something specific that the teacher did to help you? Is there something important you want me to know about you. https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319576387 Give a benchmark at the beginning of the year & again at the beginning of each quarter. At first, it is just an effort grade, as long as they give me a solid twenty minutes of effort. As we progress throughout the year, the questions about content which has been taught count are graded for accuracy. Helps to spiral the material throughout the year. At the end of the year, it forms a large part of my study guide for the final exam. I modify accordingly and get feedback about what I need to cover better, etc.]]> 2022-09-29 15:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319576387 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319576676 All about me presentation]]> 2022-09-29 15:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319576676 https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319578049 Periodic Table Rap battle!]]> 2022-09-29 15:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jkots/ypboq24ssbqk2k5/wish/2319578049