You all listened to the same directions.
1) Why was there so much variety in the final product?
2) How does this relate to you as teachers?
3) How does this relate to your students as learners?
Read Chapters 4 - 6 Answer the following questions: 1. How does your deep culture impact how you respond to a student or a situation? 2. Which trust generator comes most naturally for you? How is this connected to your deep culture? 3. How could you use the information in figure 6.2 to increase rigor in your department?
Everyone will focus on different things and thus take away different messages. The message you receive from any interact is a product of your experiences and background. Teachers must spend time to develop awareness of self as well as awareness of others so that each interaction becomes an opportunity to build and grow relationships that will foster and promote high expectations, engagement, and achievement for students.
ReplyDeleteStudents need to feel safe and valued as a welcomed member of the team-classroom. When students feel that what they bring is valued-themselves they are motivated to participate, share and more receptive to learning.