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 krharrison
May 6, 2021, 6:39 AM
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Your philosophy really resonates with me. And your comments are so thoughtful and interesting and extend to a level above whaat is expected as you make meaningful connections to other ideas. I enjoy your writing--and your honesty. The reporting feature isn't working correctly. I apologize for the inconvenience. |
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DAB3586
November 22, 2020, 1:38 PM
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Implementing the Graduation Mindset. The graduation mindset says, "Focus on what matters. Be an ally to help students graduate college and career ready." Poverty and dropouts are connected. While poverty can have a connection to dropout rates, schools are to blame as well. It is also well documented that schools in the United States are still segregated by income, social class, and race/ethnicity. We also talk about segregation in Board v. Board of Education, but we never talk about the truth where most of those cases were in the South. In 1974, the United States Supreme Court case Milliken v. Bradley, limited the power of federal courts to order integration across school district boundaries. That case made school desegregation very hard to achieve. In 2020 we still have public schools that are not desegregation. Most of these school are in poverty areas with the average house income is very low, and where graduation rates are low. Can high poverty schools have high graduation rates? yes, but is it likely no. One of the things that are being down is the pop-ups of charter schools. The problem with charter schools is that they have a lottery system, and some charter schools have a standardized test to get in them. So, while they have those schools being built in areas that need better schools, are they helping those students, or are they finding the students that are from low poverty backgrounds and accepting them because they scored high on an entrance exam. The schools received Title 1 funding, but are they helping out the students that need that attention. Strategies that can help out Poverty Schools achieve graduating their students are. Have high expectations. When you have students, who are living in poverty, compassion, and other things are important. But, it does students an injustice if you do not hold them to high expectations. Make students accountable for their mistakes. Having high expectations for your students makes them understand that as a teacher I expect the best from you. Expose students to places outside of the classroom. Going on field trips is a great way for students that may not be able to afford to go to a museum a great way to experience things outside the classroom. Next, build relationships with the parents. Parents can be your biggest ally. Having parents know as a teacher you want what is best for them, is a great way to succeed with a student. When I think of education, one of my fears is that we put a lot of emphasis on STEM. I do agree that those fields are important in society, but not all students will go into those fields. As someone that loves social science practically history and all aspects of it. I tell my students that history fields have more jobs than you think. You have a GIS (geographic information system, CIA, FBI, military intelligence. All of these fields' students have to learn about social sciences and history. With the CIA you may be in charge of a region in the Middle East. Your job will be to know the language, know the region, etc. That falls under social science specifically Middle Eastern history I say that all to say. All students will not be scientists, doctors. So, we need to find out the interest of our students earlier on. So that we can guide their learning and focus on whatever they want to be or learn after graduating. |
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DAB3586
November 14, 2020, 3:35 PM
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Implementing the Engagement Mindset The engagement mindset says, "I can and will engage with purpose every student, every day, every nine minutes or less guaranteed. Engagement is providing students the opportunity to influence their learning. Schools and teachers need to know the difference between compliance and engagement. Compliance in students is learning to just follows directions, complete assignments, and getting good grades, with limited participation. They have no engagement with the aspect of learning or you as the teacher. Engage your students in a way where they have control over their learning. As teachers, you create a space where they are free to explore their own needs and have open-ended opportunities for students to figure out their mistakes. Some strategies you can use for your students is providing clarity. Each student learns differently. So it is your job as the teacher to make sure your students are receiving the information, instead of just memorizing it. Another strategy is to teach relevant context. Most students come to school because it is the law. Students need to know that the work they’re being asked to do and be tested on should apply to something that they can connect with. Also, create a supportive environment. Instead of criticizing your student's work or just handing out low grades, as a teacher you need to understand why they did not do well on the test. Engaging your student does not come with a handbook. It is up to you as a teacher to make your classroom engage. Education has changed to a standard-based system, where teachers are teaching to a test. As teachers, you have to change your mindset first and foremost. Figure out the tools you need to have an engaging class. Ask yourself how can I guide my student with open questions. Build a classroom where your students create their environment for learning. |
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DAB3586
November 7, 2020, 9:13 PM
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IMPLEMENTING THE ENRICHMENT MINDSET The enrichment mindset says, "I know brains can change. I can grow and change myself first. Then, I can build powerful cognitive skills in my students." When talking about the enrichment mindset, you have to talk about judging students. Teachers find themselves making judgments about students when they come into their classroom, without even knowing. Teachers, sometimes don't know the history of their students. In this course, we have talked about how students come into your classroom from different backgrounds. One of the things that I have learned is that you cannot judge a book by its cover. A rapper made this quote "More money more problems." We assume that someone with money may not have the problems of someone without money. I have always said that a person with money can hide problems better. As a teacher, you cannot expect your students to be on the same level of education. Not understanding who your students are is doing you and them a disservice. A student in high school may be working long hours because they come from a single household. So when they come in without doing homework or falling asleep in your class, take some time to understand why. When you are trying to implement the enrichment mindset, use these strategies. Manage the cognitive load. Cognitive load refers to the used amount of working memory in a student. As a teacher, you could create opportunities for collaborative learning in your classroom. Another strategy is to strengthen thinking skills. In your classroom, you should promote interaction among students. Students are smart allow them to create and voice their opinion when it comes to classroom work. Having a teacher talk all the time is not good for any student. You can also ask open-ended questions, and also have reflection time. Lastly, enhance study skills and vocabulary. Teachers and students need to be active listeners. Make class fun. Having students write 10 pages of notes each class is not good. Make your lesson interactive. Let students feel that they are apart of the class. This will reduce stress on your part, but also give you a way to see are my students learning and understanding the information. The enrichment mindset should encourage teachers to run their own brains, but be able to make changes. Teachers have to work to address the cognitive load of the student in their class that comes from poverty. All teachers will make mistakes it is what you do with those mistakes that are important. The chapter states, mistakes are feedback that helps me get better. |
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