Saturday, October 30, 2010
Quizhub Educational Resource
Click the above link to access Quizhub as a resource for your planning and in your classrooms.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Data Meetings Reflection 10-26-2010
Today, we met with the core and PEC teachers of BEST Academy. We discussed data and issues related to instructional interventions. One issue that surfaced is that of vocabulary instruction. Teachers are concerned that students are not successful on tests because of a lack of vocabulary. If you have ideas or strategies to share about successful vocabulary strategies, please add your comments to this post. I have included a link to a website that offers suggestions and strategies. Let me know if it is helpful to you.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb6516/is_2_45/ai_n29452064/
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb6516/is_2_45/ai_n29452064/
New Teacher Support Group Meeting
Our new teacher support group meeting for the month of October gave me insight into how our young teachers are feeling. The conversations were interesting, serious and focused. Their issues were all too common for new teachers. Most of them feel the pressure of getting IT all done. Many times teachers feel as though they are drowning all by themselves. I think it was very helpful for them to know that we all feel overwhelmed at times.
One of the most complicated things for a teacher to do is to stay ahead, or even keep up with all that has to be done. Having a healthy routine that structures a teacher's day and contains realistic expectations and boundaries is needed to keep everything in perspective. Below is a link to a website that gives simple and practical tips on how teachers can better manage their time.
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/collection.jsp?id=330
Remember: When teachers make a conscious effort to do what is in the best interest of student learning, everyone wins. Prioritize the work based on what will make learning better in your classes.
One of the most complicated things for a teacher to do is to stay ahead, or even keep up with all that has to be done. Having a healthy routine that structures a teacher's day and contains realistic expectations and boundaries is needed to keep everything in perspective. Below is a link to a website that gives simple and practical tips on how teachers can better manage their time.
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/collection.jsp?id=330
Remember: When teachers make a conscious effort to do what is in the best interest of student learning, everyone wins. Prioritize the work based on what will make learning better in your classes.
Monday, October 25, 2010
What Would You Do?
The scenario that follows describes the case of a hypothetical child who is disruptive because his disruptive behavior results in unusual comments from the teacher.
During seat-work assignments, William seems to be constantly involved in some kind of inappropriate and disruptive classroom behavior. Mrs. Rutherford has to constantly remind him to stop disrupting the class and return to his seat. When he is in his seat, William often turns around and teases the student behind him, or he taps the person in front of him and begins talking loudly. When Mrs. Rutherford sees that, she often redirects him back to work with some kind of comment such as, "William, once again you win the motor mouth contest for the day! Stand up and take a bow. Now that you have received your just recognition, please return to work!" Of course William and his friends break up in laughter, which then gets Mrs. Rutherford's "goat."
Sometimes Mrs. Rutherford sends William out into the hall when he is disruptive, and sometimes she sends him to the school principal. Mrs. Rutherford complains to the school student success team that she cannot control William's frequent disruptive classroom behavior. She wants him assessed for possible attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. What would you do in this situation?
Please give a detailed response that allows for the growth of the overall group.
During seat-work assignments, William seems to be constantly involved in some kind of inappropriate and disruptive classroom behavior. Mrs. Rutherford has to constantly remind him to stop disrupting the class and return to his seat. When he is in his seat, William often turns around and teases the student behind him, or he taps the person in front of him and begins talking loudly. When Mrs. Rutherford sees that, she often redirects him back to work with some kind of comment such as, "William, once again you win the motor mouth contest for the day! Stand up and take a bow. Now that you have received your just recognition, please return to work!" Of course William and his friends break up in laughter, which then gets Mrs. Rutherford's "goat."
Sometimes Mrs. Rutherford sends William out into the hall when he is disruptive, and sometimes she sends him to the school principal. Mrs. Rutherford complains to the school student success team that she cannot control William's frequent disruptive classroom behavior. She wants him assessed for possible attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. What would you do in this situation?
Please give a detailed response that allows for the growth of the overall group.
New Teacher Support Group
Monday, October 25, 2010, will be the launch of the new BEST Academy Coaches' Corner New Teacher Support Group Portal. In efforts to save time with physical meetings, we have created this virtual arena to share ideas, information, and resources. Please join this group and enjoy the resources that will be available.
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