Educational Links 10/20/2022

Small Wins Can Add Up to Big Results in Middle School

https://www.edutopia.org/article/small-wins-can-add-big-results-middle-school

Huge Workload, Low Pay: Close to Half of California Teachers Thinking About Leaving the Profession

https://www.kqed.org/news/11927544/huge-workload-low-pay-close-to-half-of-california-teachers-thinking-about-leaving-the-profession

Grading for Growth Through Competency-Based Education

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-grading-for-growth-through-competency-based-education/2022/10

 

Kids’ Mental Health is in Crisis. Schools Can Get Them Help Through a $1 Billion Fund.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-10-19-kids-mental-health-is-in-crisis-schools-can-get-them-help-through-a-1-billion-fund

New research offers major insights into post-pandemic learning

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2022/10/19/new-research-offers-major-insights-into-post-pandemic-learning/

Using Assessments to Promote Higher-Level Thinking

https://www.teachhub.com/professional-development/2020/10/using-assessments-to-promote-higher-level-thinking/

Why You Must Never Limit Difficult Students

https://smartclassroommanagement.com/2022/10/14/difficult-students-limits/

Teacher Resolution #3

I solemnly resolve...

#3. I resolve to not let the kids drive me completely nuts.

Seventh grade teachers, I feel your pain. But let's be realistic.

How about:

I won't let the students bait me as much.

How 'interesting' your students vary from year to year, grade to grade, and there are plenty of other factors. But how to respond to your 'interesting students' is in your domain of influence. Keeping a consistent, regulated classroom management system every second of class time will stabilize the experience of the students and yourself. This isn't easy, but when Teacher realizes the efficacy of relying on a good classroom management system, it becomes a pleasure--no, that's too strong--a relief. Include the parents, for sure, with reports of success and rascality. Be efficient with reports to the Discipline Office--only after other options are truly exhausted unless it is a safety issue or some other extreme situation. Be fair, be thorough, be relentless in your pursuit of every student's success. You'll be the teacher that very 'interesting' student thanks when he/she is a successful stand up comic.

Top Ten Classroom Management Ideas and Resources

http://www.the-teachers-lounge.com/blog/2011/10/the-best-classroom-management-ideas-resources/ 

25 Sure-Fire Strategies for Handling Difficult Students

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/25-sure-fire-strategies-handling-difficult-students 

How to Handle Discipline Problems with Effective Classroom Management

 http://712educators.about.com/od/discipline/ht/class_manage.htm

Using Detention Wisely

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/school_climate/use_detention_wisely.shtml

Don’t Just Sit There: Use Detention Wisely

This is not my school--but it could have been! Don't think we're ever going back to this classroom management, as far as I know.

 

Educational Links 10/29/18

3 Promising Models of School Integration

https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-promising-models-school-integration?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Extreme student behavior: 7 traps to avoid when NOTHING seems to work

https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/extreme-student-behavior-7-traps-avoid-nothing-seems-work/

Why Teaching Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/teaching-kindness-essential-reduce-bullying-lisa-currie?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

I Mishandled a Conflict with My Colleague

http://www.bamradionetwork.com/my-bad/4843-i-mishandled-a-conflict-with-my-colleague?fbclid=IwAR1g3kxF3PTnRRtzqpQhRQ-202UsgMjL2E_VYtIMyZi5ktl210U-6k6r-yc

Accessibility in the Classroom

http://www.edcircuit.com/accessibility-in-the-classroom/

Explorer Classroom is Out of this World!

https://blog.education.nationalgeographic.org/2018/10/28/explorer-classroom-is-out-of-this-world/?fbclid=IwAR0smI0Sd-uc1nQ9Ylj3DAfeHJe9pmqZ-tH7mupNCvNdVrLZFLJH9BkMYK4

'Bad feedback from pupils knocks you sideways'

https://www.tes.com/news/bad-feedback-pupils-knocks-you-sideways?fbclid=IwAR1859STuKF9GHEiw0gqq2DXOqL0ypB75ucNit8gGi763sbg9a32QrX7b4o

To accelerate inspirational teaching, we must refine our practice by factoring in reflective practice to enhance our craft. The power of applying reflection, particularly after stressful incidents, can ensure that any inadvertent habits are curtailed. Avoiding any repeats of negative comments can be challenging but it must be the ongoing teaching target to show the ability to recover from pupils’ criticism and maintain the stability of our mental health.

What's Up With That Kid? ADHD?

Classroom teachers can identify what appears to be ADHD very quickly--but it is difficult to clarify if the student has the typical symptoms of ADHD or is simply immature, a show-off, just plain ornery, or exhibiting symptoms related to a medical problem, a learning disability or even PTSD or an emotional problem. Maybe it is your classroom management. (Wait a minute, she didn't just say that! I say that because that is where I always start.)

Teacher--check with parents first. What do they see in their child?  Any circumstances that may inform your teaching? When was the student's last medical checkup? Talk with your admin and SPED team. Maybe there is a simple classroom management solution-let's be optimistic.

Not a bad idea to review this information on ADHD.

What Is ADHD?

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought).

An estimated 5 percent of children and 2.5 percent of adults have ADHD.1,2 ADHD is often first identified in school-aged children when it leads to disruption in the classroom or problems with schoolwork. It can also affect adults. It is more common among boys than girls.

This is an excellent site for parents concerning learning disabilities and attention issues.

https://www.understood.org/en

Understanding ADHD

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/add-adhd/understanding-adhd

Is It ADHD? Use Our Checklist of Common ADD Symptoms

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-checklist/

Here is the best, single resource on ADHD and ADD for teachers and parents.

https://www.additudemag.com/

12 Strategies to Beat ADHD Naturally

https://drjockers.com/adhd/

Helping the Student with ADHD in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers

http://www.ldonline.org/article/5911/

Classroom Management

http://www.chadd.org/Understanding-ADHD/For-Professionals/For-Teachers/Classroom-Management.aspx

• the physical environment of the classroom (including minimizing distracting classroom displays)
• establishing and practicing with the students rules and procedures for routines and classroom tasks
• organizing lesson plans and instruction in a way that minimizes interruptions
• increasing teacher awareness in the classroom by letting students know you are aware of their actions at all times

In the Classroom: Ideas and Strategies for Kids with ADD and Learning Disabilities

https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/learning_disabilities/teacher/#.Wx7YLkgvzGI

Your interesting, active student will help you develop into an excellent professional. Just take a look at the above list of 'how to teach' kids with learning and attention issues. It is a description of great teaching! 

Teacher Resolution #3

I solemnly resolve...

#3. I resolve to not let the kids drive me completely nuts.

Seventh grade teachers, I feel your pain. But let's be realistic.

How about:

I won't let the students bait me as much.

How 'interesting' your students are vary from year to year, grade to grade, and there are plenty of other factors. But how to respond to your 'interesting students' is in your domain of influence. Keeping a consistent, regulated classroom management system every second of classtime will stabilize the experience of the students and yourself. This isn't easy, but when Teacher realizes the efficacy of relying on a good classroom management system, it becomes a pleasure--no, that's too strong--a relief. Include the parents, for sure, with reports of success and rascality. Be efficient with reports to the Discipline Office--only after other options are truly exhausted unless it is a safety issue or some other extreme situation. Be fair, be thorough, be relentless in your pursuit of every student's success. You'll be the teacher that very 'interesting' student thanks when he/she is a successful stand up comic.

Top Ten Classroom Management Ideas and Resources

http://www.the-teachers-lounge.com/blog/2011/10/the-best-classroom-management-ideas-resources/ 

25 Sure-Fire Strategies for Handling Difficult Students

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/25-sure-fire-strategies-handling-difficult-students 

How to Handle Discipline Problems with Effective Classroom Management

 http://712educators.about.com/od/discipline/ht/class_manage.htm

Using Detention Wisely

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/school_climate/use_detention_wisely.shtml

Don’t Just Sit There: Use Detention Wisely

This is not my school--but it could have been! Don't think we're ever going back to this classroom management, as far as I know.

 

Teacher Resolution #3

I solemnly resolve...

#3. I resolve to not let the kids drive me completely nuts.

Seventh grade teachers, I feel your pain. But let's be realistic.

How about:

I won't let the students bait me as much.

How 'interesting' your students are vary from year to year, grade to grade, and there are plenty of other factors. But how to respond to your 'interesting students' is in your domain of influence. Keeping a consistent, regulated classroom management system every second of classtime will stabilize the experience of the students and yourself. This isn't easy, but when Teacher realizes the efficacy of relying on a good classroom management system, it becomes a pleasure--no, that's too strong--a relief. Include the parents, for sure, with reports of success and rascality. Be efficient with reports to the Discipline Office--only after other options are truly exhausted unless it is a safety issue or some other extreme situation. Be fair, be thorough, be relentless in your pursuit of every student's success. You'll be the teacher that very 'interesting' student thanks when he/she is a successful stand up comic.

Top Ten Classroom Management Ideas and Resources

http://www.the-teachers-lounge.com/blog/2011/10/the-best-classroom-management-ideas-resources/ 

25 Sure-Fire Strategies for Handling Difficult Students

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/25-sure-fire-strategies-handling-difficult-students 

How to Handle Discipline Problems with Effective Classroom Management

 http://712educators.about.com/od/discipline/ht/class_manage.htm

Using Detention Wisely

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/school_climate/use_detention_wisely.shtml

Don’t Just Sit There: Use Detention Wisely

This is not my school--but it could have been! Don't think we're ever going back to this classroom management, as far as I know.