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I love the way it goes from thought to internalized conversation to community!
I notice certain tendencies that seem to be consistent with ADHD although his age may also contribute to the...
The more we know each student as a learner, the more equipt we become to engage in instruction that...
While many times we focus solely on the work that we have students complete and their ability to do...
Having an understanding of how the student choose to exhibit their feelings through action, gesture and sound are greatly...
I think those questions are very good ones to keep in my mind while interacting with my studnets. Students...
I also came from the Dominican Republic. When I came to this country, I was in my last year...
Sometimes the state exams bring consequences to the students. A test does not get to show the brightness and the abilities of the students. They should not evaluate students based on their exams score.
Laura, , NowComment, 0There are many reason why students may not do well on a test. For example, some students may feel...
When parents are involved in their child’s education, this makes a big difference. Therefore, when I have the opportunity...
This is interesting sentence. As educators we should teach students to stay out these negative thoughts because this would...
Be able to receive criticism in order to improve their work is a skill that many people are not...
It may sound very easy task. However, a lot of people will struggle practicing it. I believe if we...
“They are able to analyze a problem, and they develop a system, structure, or strategy to attack it.”
Laura, , NowComment, 0This sentence will stay with me forever. When I have the opportunity to teaching in a classroom, I would...
It is very true. Sometimes we are own enemy when it comes to try new things or pursue what...
As a special educator, I learned about ABC (antecedent conditions, behavior, consequences). When you describe a teacher anticipating what...
I think posing problems and questioning students is the perfect way for teachers to reassure that they’re re students...
I think managing impulsivity is certainly one of the toughest challenges when it comes to teaching students. Students often...
My son's school was a public school (Central Park East 1) and class sizes were standard.
Jennifer, , NowComment, 0However, it was very small (about 200 kids) and teachers (including specials, paraprofessionals, special ed and intervention teachers, and...
Steven's father is not part of his life and Steven's mood often determines how involved he wants to be with other students
Nile, , NowComment, 0Many students I’ve either worked with or observed from a distance are severally effected by not having their father...
Gabriela is doing well in Art class but struggling in the other academic areas
Nile, , NowComment, 0This scenario reminds me of some of the students at the school where I currently work at. A lot...
This is a problem, particularly for girls. Many girls with ADHD go undiagnosed until middle school because girls tend to be well-behaved, have strong verbal skills and are able to compensate.
Jennifer, , NowComment, 0But this can be really challenging when the demands begin to exceed that ability to compensate because it’s even...
Description of the child is very essential because teachers use observation to share updates on the child’s progress while...
This is one of the important parts that I missed when I was a student. As a future teacher,...
This is also a tough thing to consider, because behaviors that are different than a teachers norms are sometimes associated with being “bad”, but a child who might be overly energetic might just need to be catered to a different learning environment.
Khurram, , NowComment, 0Just a lot to always consider.
This doesn’t follow the template of the descriptive review process and I think it really suffers as a result....
Is this a private school? How many children per class? This underscores the difference between the “haves” and the...
If we think about the “typical” IEP conference, 90 minutes is not unusual. Maybe what this protocol reminds us...
I agree with the idea that first educators need to know their students before trying to solve any problem....
During most of my fieldwork observations I constantly saw the process teachers used actually providing a full descriptive review...
I think being aware and recognizing the relationship that Ej has with both other children and adults is crucial...
What good is the knowledge of what a particular concept means if it is not accompanied with the understanding...
Perspectives
Aniya, , NowComment, 0I love how students who probably thought they would only be learning how to properly code and debug through...
Intially, computational thinking sounded a bit intimidating for me because I was not sure if I was going to...
This is a really great question! Sadly, I think the answer would likely be yes.
Jennifer, , NowComment, 0Just as high-stakes testing is an inaccurate measurement of our students, I think high-stakes evaluations of teachers inhibit the...
I think there's an inherent challenge in that people who go into teaching are likely to have been successful in school and had an affinity for it.
Jennifer, , NowComment, 0I think this can make it challenging to understand when children have different learning needs or challenges. I also...
It seems her verbal language abilities outpace her written expression and print reading.
Jennifer, , NowComment, 0This could cause intense frustration because she doesn’t have the ability to fully express herself in those mediums. I...
The discrepancy between cooperative behavior at school and challenging behavior at home is very common. These kids may be struggling to meet expectations at school and decompose in the safety of home.
Jennifer, , NowComment, 0I think it’s important to both validate the parents’ observations and to not assume that there is something wrong...
My son went to an elementary school where descriptive review was the centerpiece. All the teachers were trained at this center. The deep knowledge they had of my child was evident.
Jennifer, , NowComment, 0We got 3 page narrative reports instead of report cards. His 2nd grade teacher had him read to us...
I also like the idea that we do not just use algorithms for technology, for me that my daily...
I read this sentence and I can see myself doing the same thing couple of years ago. changing my...
I remembered this when I read quotes from Simone Biles about why she stepped back from competing at the Olympics to protect her mental health. I think it's a great example of also modeling when to NOT persist. Link in full comment.
Jennifer, , NowComment, 0I think it’s really important that high-profile athletes are modeling what it looks like to know one’s own limits...
Computational thinking is an excellent way to solve problems by breaking complex problems down into small units. Recognizing patterns...
Algorithms are used not only by technology but also by humans.Every action we take that involves a series of...
An algorithm is everywhere and is a set of step-by-step instructions that must be followed in the correct order...
Scratch is a great way to teach children how to code. I agree with Mr.Resnick on how scratch enables...
Learning in a meaningful context is always important. Students tend to ask why do we need to know this. Especially, in a math class where they just see numbers without any meaning behind them.
Khurram, , NowComment, 0It is our job as educators to help make connections to the real world so that our lessons can...
I do agree that interacting with technology is a lot more common amongst children because it poses less of...
I was able to create projects and other people from other countries commented on my project and we were...
In the classroom, depending on the teacher the algorithm is enter the classroom, go to your desk , remove...
For my partner, making coffee in the aeropress is an algorithm triggered by waking up in the morning and...
To execute the program you need to press the space key. The intended outcome, I believe is for the...
The space key must be pressed. I think it is to walk in a circle and return to the...
This talk was very interesting because it is true we can learn and teach at the same time while coding. Coding engages children and this Scratch program is a great way of introducing them to different concepts while having fun.
Jessica, , NowComment, 0I agree with Mr. Resnick that coding can be fun and for everyone. I feel excited to learn about...
When I think about literacy, I see learning to code as analogous to learning to spell/write. You have certain “rules” that you need to follow that allow you to express ideas to an audience.
Niki Fayne, , NowComment, 0When I think about multiple literacies, I try to connect traditional literacy to other forms of literacy. I see...
Again, I think there is a trade off. People who are blind or deaf often develop an acuity of...
This is a good point. I also think we should normalize pauses in conversation. We shouldn’t have to have...
I think this lacks empathy and imagination for the many reasons a student might struggle to persist. I also...
The past few years I have always thought that my lack of speaking clearly was because of my shyness but I see another perspective that I can now take in from these readings.
Khurram, , NowComment, 0I can no consider that my struggle could be from a lack of thinking clearly so this gives me...
This is an example, in my opinion, of ableism. Variable attention can be a deficit, but it can also be an attribute.
Jennifer, , NowComment, 0People with ADHD are often given tips and tricks for how to better focus their attention. They are trained...
It was my experience doing bad in physics is what drove me to take the class. It was my fear of public speaking that made me want to chose paths that would lead to more opportunities to speak with others during my undergraduate years.
Khurram, , NowComment, 0I wanted to take my fears and turn them into successes, even if it was just for a moment.
One characteristic of many (not all) autistic people is rigid thinking. But, they also tend to think and communicate...
I am ambivalent about choosing these attributes as signifiers of intelligence. My instinct is to agree, but I also am concerned about potential ableism and how neurodivergent thinking fits into this framework.
Jennifer, , NowComment, 0There are certain habits of mind and ways of thinking that our society traditionally values and rewards. However, I’ve...
indeed listening sounds easy , however it is one of the most difficult things to do. both young children,...
I have given up on problems in math so many times, looking them up online or checking the back of the textbook. I realize now it is not about feeling you have to get the answer but approaching towards it.
Khurram, , NowComment, 0As teachers we should give students the tools to explore rather than make them feel there is no in-between...
It would be good to have an image as well attached to this description – instead of each Habit...
I agree, higher thinking involves several things happening at the same time!
Cool how graphic novels enable you to “see” something received like this!
…this as the news he has been waiting for about his daughter!
This is therapy for him – as he reasons out and looks back and reflects on his past. He...
He puts all his comments in the form of his former job as a butcher.
LOL, he is now using this gentleman he has meant as his former support group – like he had...
He is watching cartoons now living through the experiences of his granddaughter, interesting seeing his switch!
I am seeing the father is living through his son through this whole situation.
Yes, paying attention to and listening to others while they speak is a sign of respect. And it is...
This video is interesting. I’m so excited that I will have the opportunity to learn how to use Scratch....
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Oluwatoyin, , NowComment, 0I definitely see this a lot personally I always get stuck trying to start tasks however when I get...
In resource room we often would ask each child to tell about their weekend (or some activity) and then...
We learn from our mistakes and those experiences make us stronger to keep going.
Mirseda, , NowComment, 0During all of the years, I have achieved things but also I have fallen. I was blamed for not...