Another terrific video! You're such a great mentor because you acknowledge that any one teacher can't always exist in the "WITH" window, that we are human, too.
I really like your videos because I want to be a middle school English teacher (in college now though) and most teacher videos on here are for primary school. Please keep posting! :)
Could you make a video on balancing motherhood and a teaching career? I am turning the 30 this year. Ive been in a relationship for 10 yrs, with no kids. I really want to be a mom within the next 3 years... How are you surviving motherhood? Has your teaching changed since motherhood? ETC.
This is probably the fifth video of yours that I've watched and I have to say that all of the videos I've seen have been really helpful. I'm currently in school to be a middle school science teacher and your videos have helped me immensely. Please keep posting!
great information, I follow you on Snapchat to see pics of baby J and your adorable ootd, so I was looking forward to this video! I like how you said that we find ourselves in each of the boxes at some time or another but we need to be intentional about hitting that sweet spot. So true! Also, even though you mentioned at the beginning that Jensen was making lots of noise, I stopped the video multiple times thinking I heard my baby (who is sleeping in the other room) only to find her sound asleep time and again and realize that it was your little one I was hearing. :)
When kid's skills don't match the expectations they act out- that's a very key point to remember and it applies not just to academic skills, but social skills or behavior skills. Students with add or autism for example may not be able to meet your behavior expectations without extra support.
I'm a teacher, not a parent, and I fear I fall into the low control / low support category. I went in assuming that the kids would be on my side if I provided them with engaging lessons, but I was advised by a coworker not to use unnecessary strategies because I might end up with poor classroom management. I didn't really know what that meant, so I stepped back and started teaching out of the textbook. My kids turned on me, and it's almost Christmas. Help.
First off, don't take any piece of advice you got from fellow co-workers, without asking for clarification on why they gave you that advice if that makes any sense. And second off, don't teach out of the textbook, unless you can't avoid that. There are many districts where teachers can't avoid teaching 100% out of the textbook because that's what the district mandates. But if you have the freedom to do so, adapt your lessons to suit the varying needs and interests of your student population. I can see from the comment that you posted that you planned to provide engaging lessons for them, which was great. Don't let someone else's opinion derail you from that train of thought. And lastly, design a classroom environment where there is high control/high support. Expect great things from your students and give them the tools to meet those expectations.
Thanks for the awesome distillation of the training. Who was the provider? Looking online & there are so many different companies, etc. Would love to bring this to my site.
The teacher was a PE was not a military stricken there were games to play with others. Of course you to teach the skills of the game even social rules. She knew I wasn't going to learn the social rules by setting out when I love to set out. Even now 4 years later I can't handle 5 or more people at any one time please forgive me. The biggest to in this the anxiety of mine have drop. Problem solving and getting used to having people around you has a pose your shadow. This is my plan of teaching
Hi! I recently got my pre-student teaching placement in 7-8th English starting in November. Can you give any tips for me specific to middle school or English? My "sweet spot" for grades is usually 2-4th/5th so I am a little nervous going into that. Thank you! Love your videos! :)
I taught 7th and 8th last year and everything she says about management is absolutely applicable. you want to envision for yourself what your class will look like now, I think getting procedures and routines down for your classrooms is key and after that really being consistent with your conseuqences because middle schoolers love to point out when something isn't fair. English in 7th and 8th grade can be structured differently. I personally spent a lot of time on informational text because it is big on smarter balanced assessments. I think my biggest challenge was pacing and finding time for remedial lessons where I taught grammar because my students really struggled. I also definitely didn't have high expectations and this led to a low control and low support environment. I aim to have more of a high support high control environment next school year since I am taking a break this year.
baileybeexoxo congrats!! There is so much to learn along the way, but try to be really firm right out of the gate, but also check in with kids after class to see if there are issues outside of class. Usually there are!
is restorative practice not super common in the states? here in NZ it gets taught in teachers college and many/most schools. Great idea to make videos to share the concepts!
CoffeeCaramela oh wow, that's great! I hadn't even heard of it until this year. I think it's definitely a great program to implement in all your schools like you do!
im at uni in Australia and we were absolutely DRILLED with this training haha loved it though... i wish i could be a fly on the wall in your classroom, you seem like a teacher i would aspire to be like :)
Thanks for sharing your experience at our Basic Restorative Practices professional development event! These take place all over the country... www.iirp.edu/education-programs/continuing-education/professional-development/
I am different with my students than I am with my child. My students seems to push the boundaries constantly whereas my child won't. So at home I can have a conversation whereas at school it has to be a direct instruction with no conversation.
I had a cute young teacher like you in either MS or HS that I had the hots for. One time she wrote me a referral and called my parents and like you said I felt betrayed lol
Teachers hardly teach the kids because 1.) They have 2 kids to discipline 2.) They have curriculum to follow and pass through testing. They have standards for material and the material is very controlled so it's very unnecessary material 3.) they should teach kids how to survive, garden, amputate a leg or something
Another terrific video! You're such a great mentor because you acknowledge that any one teacher can't always exist in the "WITH" window, that we are human, too.
Love the energy in presenting the concept. Easily understood
I really like your videos because I want to be a middle school English teacher (in college now though) and most teacher videos on here are for primary school. Please keep posting! :)
Really enjoyed this video. I'm a MSW student and I recommend this video to everyone.
Really helpful tips, thank you much. Your baby learns a lot listening to you! He'll be really educated
Could you make a video on balancing motherhood and a teaching career? I am turning the 30 this year. Ive been in a relationship for 10 yrs, with no kids. I really want to be a mom within the next 3 years... How are you surviving motherhood? Has your teaching changed since motherhood? ETC.
I have been watching all your videos lately. I am in school to teach Middle School English, and your videos make me so excited to finish school!
I took this training and have this book. Good stuff. Like you, I teach 8th grade language arts. Baby to the side is so adorable.
This is probably the fifth video of yours that I've watched and I have to say that all of the videos I've seen have been really helpful. I'm currently in school to be a middle school science teacher and your videos have helped me immensely. Please keep posting!
great information, I follow you on Snapchat to see pics of baby J and your adorable ootd, so I was looking forward to this video!
I like how you said that we find ourselves in each of the boxes at some time or another but we need to be intentional about hitting that sweet spot. So true!
Also, even though you mentioned at the beginning that Jensen was making lots of noise, I stopped the video multiple times thinking I heard my baby (who is sleeping in the other room) only to find her sound asleep time and again and realize that it was your little one I was hearing. :)
traeisha haha, your ears get super attuned to anything that even slightly resembles a baby sound! Lol!
I'm about to pass a preemployment examination for trainee teachers. I love your videos!! I wish I had found your channel before! :)
This was awesome. First year teaching in the fall. This is the information I’ve been looking for.
When kid's skills don't match the expectations they act out- that's a very key point to remember and it applies not just to academic skills, but social skills or behavior skills. Students with add or autism for example may not be able to meet your behavior expectations without extra support.
I'm a teacher, not a parent, and I fear I fall into the low control / low support category. I went in assuming that the kids would be on my side if I provided them with engaging lessons, but I was advised by a coworker not to use unnecessary strategies because I might end up with poor classroom management. I didn't really know what that meant, so I stepped back and started teaching out of the textbook. My kids turned on me, and it's almost Christmas. Help.
First off, don't take any piece of advice you got from fellow co-workers, without asking for clarification on why they gave you that advice if that makes any sense. And second off, don't teach out of the textbook, unless you can't avoid that. There are many districts where teachers can't avoid teaching 100% out of the textbook because that's what the district mandates. But if you have the freedom to do so, adapt your lessons to suit the varying needs and interests of your student population. I can see from the comment that you posted that you planned to provide engaging lessons for them, which was great. Don't let someone else's opinion derail you from that train of thought. And lastly, design a classroom environment where there is high control/high support. Expect great things from your students and give them the tools to meet those expectations.
I've been waiting for this! Our staff just started a book study with this book! Thanks! :)
Christy Slyter oh I'm sure it will be great!
Thanks for the awesome distillation of the training. Who was the provider? Looking online & there are so many different companies, etc. Would love to bring this to my site.
Kristin Warsaw shoot, I can't remember! I know that our trainer's name was Karen Junker and she was fantastic 😊
I love your videos! So helpful. Keep posting ones like this one :).
Oh my! You've come a long way with editing and lighting! You go! :)
Joy thanks!
This is such helpful info. Thank you so much for sharing!
Casey S. Yay!
My best teacher to my aspergers had the high control/high support but how to teach like that?
The teacher was a PE was not a military stricken there were games to play with others. Of course you to teach the skills of the game even social rules. She knew I wasn't going to learn the social rules by setting out when I love to set out. Even now 4 years later I can't handle 5 or more people at any one time please forgive me. The biggest to in this the anxiety of mine have drop. Problem solving and getting used to having people around you has a pose your shadow. This is my plan of teaching
Reflection is one of the best teaching practices
At 12:36 you talked about your husband's class. Does he have any RUclips videos about his class and teaching ?
Hi! I recently got my pre-student teaching placement in 7-8th English starting in November. Can you give any tips for me specific to middle school or English? My "sweet spot" for grades is usually 2-4th/5th so I am a little nervous going into that. Thank you! Love your videos! :)
I taught 7th and 8th last year and everything she says about management is absolutely applicable. you want to envision for yourself what your class will look like now, I think getting procedures and routines down for your classrooms is key and after that really being consistent with your conseuqences because middle schoolers love to point out when something isn't fair.
English in 7th and 8th grade can be structured differently. I personally spent a lot of time on informational text because it is big on smarter balanced assessments. I think my biggest challenge was pacing and finding time for remedial lessons where I taught grammar because my students really struggled.
I also definitely didn't have high expectations and this led to a low control and low support environment. I aim to have more of a high support high control environment next school year since I am taking a break this year.
baileybeexoxo congrats!! There is so much to learn along the way, but try to be really firm right out of the gate, but also check in with kids after class to see if there are issues outside of class. Usually there are!
Rocio Garcia such good advice!
Thank you both so much! :)
is restorative practice not super common in the states? here in NZ it gets taught in teachers college and many/most schools. Great idea to make videos to share the concepts!
CoffeeCaramela oh wow, that's great! I hadn't even heard of it until this year. I think it's definitely a great program to implement in all your schools like you do!
im at uni in Australia and we were absolutely DRILLED with this training haha loved it though... i wish i could be a fly on the wall in your classroom, you seem like a teacher i would aspire to be like :)
Sarah Chambers I've heard that in your area they are really big on RP. I love it, I'll bet you have great teachers there!!
Thanks for sharing your experience at our Basic Restorative Practices professional development event! These take place all over the country... www.iirp.edu/education-programs/continuing-education/professional-development/
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I love watching your videos and your son is so cute
I am different with my students than I am with my child. My students seems to push the boundaries constantly whereas my child won't. So at home I can have a conversation whereas at school it has to be a direct instruction with no conversation.
beautiful baby!
what town do you live in
I can tell you're a Masters+ teacher.
I had a cute young teacher like you in either MS or HS that I had the hots for. One time she wrote me a referral and called my parents and like you said I felt betrayed lol
Is your husband a PE teacher?
Mara Hochheiser yes! 😊
Teachers hardly teach the kids because 1.) They have 2 kids to discipline 2.) They have curriculum to follow and pass through testing. They have standards for material and the material is very controlled so it's very unnecessary material 3.) they should teach kids how to survive, garden, amputate a leg or something
I learn best from high support low control
same
High control low support is the worst type of teacher