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Adamrahman1 Sep 27, 2021, 6:57 PM"Today is the first day on my Journey towards building a successful consulting business. I'm curious to see what kind of work this will entail. However, I am ready for the challenge."View my Commitment -
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bhmartin Sep 27, 2021, 6:12 PM"The Engagement Mindset: StickK Post 5 a. Name of Mindset: Engagement Mindset b. Results of Self-Assessment: I know that in my classroom, 100% of students are not always engaged 100% of the time. However, I do try my best to make that happen. We start out class talking about how we are doing and how our day is going. I make sure to ask them if everything is going good with them and if they need anything. I also have juice and snacks at the front of my room at all times in case anyone is hungry. I know that if one of my students is hungry, they didn’t sleep well, or they are worried about something at home, I can be talking to them about the coolest thing in the world and that won’t matter because they are focused on something else other than what we are learning. One thing that I do in my classroom to keep my students engaged is have them up and moving around. I know that if I tell my students we are going to do an activity where they get to get up and find a partner, they are going to be interested in what we are doing. If I see that students are starting to drift away from the lesson, I usually bring them back to the lesson by having them move around the room or by asking the class to repeat the directions back to me and tell me what they are supposed to be doing. It is really difficult as a teacher to get students motivated to learn because they just want to instead of learning to pass the class. This is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. I believe that students are intrinsically motivated when they are learning about something that they are truly interested in. When I can see that not all my students are intrinsically motivated, I usually offer an incentive for the students who are extrinsically motivated. That way, they may not be interested in what we are learning, but they are still engaged. c. Three new insights/questions: While reading the engagement mindset, I learned that not only is meeting the needs of students important to ensure engagement, but lowering the stress levels in the classroom are really important as well. I really liked how the author described some stress-lowering tools that the students can do themselves at any time they need to. I think that taking a second and stretching (extend, compact, and release series) will work very well to reduce stress because it gives the students an opportunity to relax and take a minute to breathe. Mindful breathing is also another stress-lowering tool that I learned about. I would like to try this with my students because I think that this can also help me lower my stress level as well. I realize that when my stress level is high, it can sometimes rub off on my students. I also really liked the stress-lowering tool, walk to the music, where the students walk around the room to the beat of the music. I think this would be very helpful, especially on high stress days such as testing days. This activity gets the students up and moving around and gives their brains a break for a short time. d. Strategy: The strategy that I would like to implement in my classroom this week is to “Engage for maintenance and stress”. I would like to implement this because it is super important that our students learn how to manage their stress levels. Especially with COVID-19 so relevant right now in our schools, this strategy can be really helpful for them to not feel too overwhelmed or stressed. I really like the “Ownership strategies” where the students get to feel involved and be accountable for their work. Students love showing off that they have their work or that they have finished. Also, teaching middle school students, this strategy allows students to work with a partner and hold each other accountable. "View my Commitment -
ryancobb Sep 27, 2021, 2:28 PM"walk on with hope in your heart / and you'll never walk alone!"View my Commitment -
mazinbakhit0812 Sep 27, 2021, 11:38 AM"Completed approx 2 hours of methods, logbook and 2012 and 2013 exam revision. "View my Commitment -
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Charlotte1504 Sep 27, 2021, 7:35 AM"I will like to go on Britains got talent when I'm 18."View my Commitment -
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HigherBrittney Sep 27, 2021, 4:31 AM"Didn't cancel my appts with my client this week."View my Commitment -
Luigilira Sep 27, 2021, 2:37 AM"(3) Sunday, September 26th. Report done three (3) times straight Worked out 4/7 days. I shaved. QLA booklet has advanced a lot. Comments: More focused than ever before!"View my Commitment -
Luigilira Sep 27, 2021, 2:33 AM"Day 15, Sunday 26th Goals, affirmations and prayers done. Work on QLA booklet done. Tracking my expenses done. Reports done for 15 days straight so far! Comments: I’m building discipline and focus. I know what I want and what I need. I’m fucking pumped up! Let’s go!"View my Commitment -
Foonis Sep 27, 2021, 2:29 AM"Had some intense cravings today. Helped subside those cravings by talking about what was bothering me with Kendall."View my Commitment -
jcammann Sep 27, 2021, 1:21 AM"a. Name of mindset: Engagement Mindset b. Results from self-assessment: When I reflected on engagement in my classroom, I realized I carry the responsibility for ensuring my students engage in my teaching. I don’t like when I can feel the energy level drop in my classroom, or see kids off-task or chatting when they should be fully engaged. When I see students drifting, I give them directions to follow with their bodies, such as “Put your finger on the capital A on page 5,” or “Give me a thumbs up when you’re finished.” I think moving their bodies in some way helps bring them back on track. When I have a student experiencing high stress, I try to remove as many barriers or distractions as I can, such as moving the child’s seat to the front of the room and away from distractions, or I use physical touch when a student is clearly in distress, such as a pat on the back or a hug. When it comes to group learning, I assign several high-interest projects throughout the year that are not graded but take place in front of an audience of peers and parents and teachers. Every group member wants to do well, so they work hard to make an excellent finished product. c. Questions for Daily Reflection: As I answered these questions and read chapters 16-18 on the engagement mindset, I was pleased to read about some strategies I’m already using in my classroom in order to promote high engagement. We do a lot of turning to partners to talk about an idea or give an answer or encouragement. I use the strategy of having my students repeat after me, as well as ownership strategies like holding their paper up to show they’ve followed directions and are with me. I really liked how the author differentiated between compliance learning and choice learning. I have a classroom full of compliant students, but I need to move beyond compliance if I want my students to remember everything I’m teaching them, and so that I don’t feel like I need to spend precious minutes reteaching. There was a quote at the beginning of chapter 18 that really resonated with me, about how regardless of a students’ preferences for introversion or extroversion, students learn better with social interaction instead of just individually preparing for the next test. This is something I have struggled with in the past, because I want to be respectful of students’ preferences. I often have let introverted students keep to themselves instead of making them work with a group every single time the opportunity presents itself. There’s something to be said about encouraging a student to step out of their comfort zone, and this tidbit about how social interaction helps students learn better is something I need to remember when I’m tempted to let a student work alone. d. There are several strategies I would like to implement in my classroom, but one I can do soon is using hooks to achieve full buy-in. I love the variety of different hooks described in chapter 17. These are all so exciting and different from what they’re used to doing that no matter which I try to use, I’m sure my students will love them. For example, I can easily use safari and take my students to a different location around the school. I can also very easily incorporate music and visual arts to create an effect or set a tone for a lesson. I am already brainstorming how I can effectively combine interior design with costumes to try the theme party suggestion. I love a good theme party, and I love the idea of bringing that into my classroom in order to hook my students into a lesson or at the start of a unit."View my Commitment -
bengaltiger Sep 27, 2021, 12:11 AM"I finished my 'Concentration' aspect of my writing. I've got one piece left of it until the full post is finished. "View my Commitment -
Rajeshv01 Sep 27, 2021, 12:10 AM"I did not speak in a wordy or roundabout manner yesterday"View my Commitment -
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Rajeshv01 Sep 27, 2021, 12:09 AM"I had a call with the tenant. I did not assume that he is being dishonest. "View my Commitment
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louiseallan Sep 26, 2021, 11:16 PM"Not a word written over the weekend, but I didn't plan to, even though Stick thinks I do. So I haven't been unsuccessful – stop telling me that Stickk. Yesterday, cleaned out the attic cupboards and bought new desktop ware. Also got my ms printed at Officeworks. (Ready tomorrow because it's a long weekend.)"View my Commitment -
katlowry Sep 26, 2021, 9:52 PM"Achievement Mindset Jensen explains that students act differently with different teachers. This really resonates with me. I have students that will be doing really well in my class but failing another class. A lot of the times they of course blame the teacher. It begs the question, why do students work for some and not others? I think it goes back to the relational mindset. The students will work for who they like. That is their motivator for achievement, but they have to learn that they won’t always like who they are working with in the future. Jensen goes on to explain Invisible Motivators, like defining the task appropriately, providing subskills, identifying stereotype threats but most importantly framing failures so students can grow. I feel like I am a pretty good motivator. I also work with students after school that are not ones I that I actually teach. I definitely want to implement the 3 M process: Where am I? What’s my goal? and How do I get there? I think that would help students in any class. Also, I want to explain what grit is and how students can push through obstacles they may face. The last thing that would help some of my students is giving them “actionable” feedback, to move their learning forward. I am good about giving feedback, but I don’t feel it is actionable. I think it’s more “this is how you do it.” I do think my second-best mindset is Achievement, right behind Relational. In all honesty, I could improve in all the areas. "View my Commitment -
eblackston Sep 26, 2021, 9:37 PM"Positivity Mindset: As I consider poverty’s effect on positivity in the classroom, I realize that poverty is a hurdle that can impede academic success by clouding the students head with stress and worry. The best thing I have found to help students from impoverished backgrounds is to model positivity and show how it can be used in learning. It is also important to get to know your students and how they see themselves so you can help them see themselves in a more positive light. This makes me think of the self fulfilling prophecy, students have to imagine themselves in a positive light or they will have a hard time succeeding. To encourage students to be positive towards each other and model self respect is important when creating a positive mindset in teaching and learning. I always intentionally choose books that have ways to show positivity in the classroom. Have You Filled a Bucket Today is one book that resonates with students because they are extremely imaginative in their younger years. I also create a bucket to gather smiley faces when the class shows teamwork and positivity. They fill my bucket then I fill their bucket by allowing them to vote on a class reward. I have also used a peace table that can be used for individual use or to work out a disagreement with a friend in class. The student/students talk or draw the problem and work together or draw to get their feelings and emotions balanced out. There have been times I’ve had to monitor or help, but most of the time it works out for the positive and everyone is better off for it. When students have a negative outlook I try to find what motivates them and find a way to create activities that incorporate that motivation. It is so important to find a child's motivation because then you can teach them so much more. Insights/Questions: Empathy plays an important role in establishing a positive relationship with your students. I loved “The Magic Three” . I respect, I agree and I appreciate openers to help in daily classroom conflict. The acts of kindness list is a great way to show students how they can share their positivity with others. Strategy: I have started a journal to track goals, but also things that worked and that I’d like to repeat because they seem to have a positive impact on student learning. "View my Commitment -
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ERICASHARLETTE Sep 26, 2021, 5:49 PM"So today is #Day4, and it's been a battle, but I managed 1290W, and started new sub chapter - happy with that! Roll on #Day5!"View my Commitment -
Charlotte1504 Sep 26, 2021, 3:20 PM"Thank you Mummy for you support you have been giving me. I am also getting DVDs to help with musical theatre and how to become a performer it's helping."View my Commitment
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annx79uk Sep 26, 2021, 8:47 AM"Unfortunately I haven't followed the programme this week as i've been committed to other things. I may postpone this goal until next month as I have other things to concentrate on."View my Commitment -
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Luigilira Sep 26, 2021, 4:14 AM"Day 14 Saturday 25th Goals, affirmations and prayers done. Tracking expenses done. Doing something that scares me done. Worked 10-1/2 hours today. Eat healthy Comments: I think I’ve met the girl of my dreams. Only god knows"View my Commitment -
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fun2cook Sep 26, 2021, 3:09 AM"I was successful yesterday too just didn't note it here"View my Commitment -
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DJSeanJ Sep 25, 2021, 5:42 PM"Improved on my workflow this week and I think I’m finally at a point where I am ready for the world to hear it! Splitting my processes into different project files is a huge win and I’m hoping to keep it up"View my Commitment -
Tlaos Sep 25, 2021, 3:17 PM"ugh.. These exams. But I will shoot through last stretch"View my Commitment
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mazinbakhit0812 Sep 25, 2021, 1:56 PM"Completed approx 3 hours of methods, finished 2018 exam 2, logbook, 2012 exam 1 and 2. "View my Commitment -
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Charlotte1504 Sep 25, 2021, 9:23 AM"I am going to create a website to help people who are not as independent or confident as me."View my Commitment
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Luigilira Sep 25, 2021, 8:22 AM"Day 13, Friday 24th Goals, affirmations and prayers done. Tracking expenses done. Doing something that scares me done. Worked 10-1/2 hours today. Eat healthy Comments: even though I’m spending money, still have 2,500$ cash on my favour."View my Commitment -
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louiseallan Sep 25, 2021, 2:48 AM"Haven’t started yet, but will do yoga, go to hairdresser, and then do some writing. P.S. Didn’t write yesterday, but had a very busy day driving between Maddington and Joondalup, getting Sam a new laptop, etc. Plus, I talked writing with Holden, so that counts, doesn’t it?! (Photo is from meeting Holden yesterday – Miss Maud’s smoked salmon bagel was okay"View my Commitment
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eblackston Sep 25, 2021, 2:34 AM"Classroom Climate Mindset: Classroom climate is the shared learning environment of the students and teachers and how they establish relationships in the classroom. The classroom culture is the shared experiences, learning and beliefs that are fostered in the classroom. Some aspects of the climate and culture in my classroom are the importance of working as a team, treating others how we want to be treated and keep kind in mind. I cultivate this climate and culture with my students as a team by taking the time to listen and show I care by creating opportunities for learning in a fun and engaging way. The strategies I use to make the content relevant are keeping their interests in mind as well as create activities that are varied to engage and excite learning. Students have a voice in my class through sharing in our daily morning meeting which I slowly allow the students to sway the conversation to their interests. As well as class jobs that provide a sense of pride and responsibility in the classroom's running smoothly. I think it is also vital to have high expectations for learners that support their independency as they grow and learn, I want my class to be a safe and inviting place for my students to learn. I showcase their work in the classroom and in the hallway, I encourage doing your best, and helping others do and be their best. I also take the time to listen and observe as my students talk, share and interact with others to be able to support them if they are not quite themselves. Part of feeling safe is to have a consistent schedule and to prepare students with any changes so they feel safe and know what to expect as they navigate their school day. The first week of school I read books about rules in school and the students help make a long list of rules they think are important, then we see if all these rules fit into our classroom manners chart, they all do of course and I have them sign the chart that they will use these manners in school. These rules work because the students had buy-in in creating a list and condensing it to create a basic list of positive ways to behave in school and it has worked wonderfully. In addition to the chart, I have a plastic bucket that I place smiley faces in as the class gathers compliments throughout the building. Then when they reach 17 they get to vote on a class incentive of their choice. This has encouraged the students to work as a team and have good hallway and lunchtime behavior. Academic optimism is fostered in positive reinforcement, congratulating students on small milestones and being a personal cheerleader when needed. I teach self talk and remind students to encourage and support each in various ways. 1. The cool rules section validated the choice to condense the class rules into concise classroom manners. 2. I liked the section on changing the game, it made me think of new ways to showcase my students talents to boost their self esteem. 3. The section on class ownership was very insightful in regards to inviting students to remember that the classroom is a shared space for all. Strategy: I have used a small set of rules like the "Cool Rules" section explained and it has been very liberating and because the students had buy-in they use the rules as a positive guide to create a positive space for learning. "View my Commitment
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eblackston Sep 25, 2021, 1:38 AM"Engagement Mindset: As I reflect on an “Engagement Mindset” both the teacher and the students should be responsible engagement in learning. Teachers definitely have the responsibility to support and excite learning, but ultimately the student has to take what they have learned and apply it to their education. I use various engagement strategies to keep my students engaged and focused. I use the Actors Tool Box method that systematically builds their focus through concentration and one minute challenges, as well as call and response, hand gestures to check for understanding and partner sharing. The most effective strategy in keeping students engaged is to make sure they are active participants in their own learning. When a student gets off track I usually like to get them to help me model what we are learning for the “We Do It” part of the lesson. When they are helping their teacher, they tend to get back on track because they are excited to show their peers what they know. Poverty can definitely be a stressor on anyone and I can definitely empathize with money worries, because as a child I was always worried about money. I would hear my parents talking about finances and I knew money was tight. Even though I didn’t grow up in extreme poverty, anytime a child has the stress of not getting their basic needs being met it can affect their school life too. All the stress or worry of the child clouds their ability to focus on the task at hand, because in their world school seems so inconsequential. There have been several instances where students in my class have been homeless, or extremely poor. Identifying stressors is a little more difficult, but if you establish a strong rapport with your students and show them you care they will tell you almost anything. I work with Early Childhood students and at a younger age they are more willing to tell you what they need and what’s going on at home. The best thing to do to help students with stress is to help minimize the stress at school. Also, our school has an onsite Mental Health and School Counselor to support teachers and students. Our counselor services Kindergarten and 1st grade in coping strategies and has provided all classroom teachers with a calm down box to help students when they are struggling with their emotions. In addition to that I teach my students calm down strategies like deep breaths, counting to 10 and taking a visit to the peace table. Learning for compliance is learning because you’re told that’s what you do. Learning by choice is when a student chooses to learn because they have buy-in to their own learning. It’s when a student is motivated to gather all the knowledge they can. Most of my teaching experiences have been in Kindergarten and First grade, so I haven’t encountered too many compliance students. I think if I did I would try to find out more about the student through their likes and dislikes and explore what motivates them as a learner. My approach to engagement is to cultivate a positive classroom community and use a team approach. I like for students to be advocates of their own learning by being peer helpers, leaders in the classroom, partner sharing, engaging in group activities as well as morning meetings and afternoon meetings for students to share their thoughts with each other. Insights/Questions: I think it’s important to find activities that make learning fun. Shake off stress using brain breaks with music and movement. Use Bucket Filling activities to encourage positivity in engagement and focus. I tried Touch and Go as a brain break after MAP testing. The brain break was a release of energy and allowed the students to have fun and listen to popular kids music. Strategy: I tried Touch and Go as a brain break after MAP testing. The brain break was a release of energy and allowed the students to have fun and listen to popular kids music. "View my Commitment -
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upenwrites Sep 24, 2021, 11:46 PM"Researched and transcribed parable for Chapter 4"View my Commitment -
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ERICASHARLETTE Sep 24, 2021, 10:00 PM"Hello Stickk World, Welcome to Me! Today is actually #Day2 of my journey, but I was too exhausted yesterday to finish my social media post announcing my stat of the #100DaysLWSchallenge. Here it is now though, you'll find it under the pinned post (whoever told Mark Zuckerburg to get rid of individual post links was an idiot, and he's an even bigger idiot for listening)! https://www.facebook.com/EricaSharlettesWords"View my Commitment
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vspmrd2012 Sep 24, 2021, 8:37 PM"Today is Friday September 24. I will continue with my Barbri studies and deliver to Jim the assignments that are due next Friday. I can do this!"View my Commitment
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