I can relate to more than just one of the ten, for instance I think we all cooperate with other teachers. We work with them on a daily basis to help students that are in both of our classrooms. Many of us also challenge students, evaluate, and see learning as hard work.
The biggest one for me is developing positive relationships. Besides this being the topic of the first few discussions, I believe it is very important. Many of our students do not have the positive relationships outside of school that encourage or push them to do things that they think they cannot. I think that developing positive relationships is more important in todays schools than it has ever been.
Like Dustin I can relate to more than just one mind frames. I like challenges, they help me grow as a person and an educator. I try to teach my students not to fear challenges either. There is always a source to help one get through challenges. I also relate to being a change agent. This goes along with challenges because challenges often change us in one way or another. I am not afraid of change, it keeps me from getting stuck in a rut!
The one I most relate to is developing positive relationships. That is my goal for my each of my students. Since I loop and have my kids for 3 years and I have time to develop and establish those necessary relationships. The relationship is important for true learning to occur. When students do not have a relationship with a teacher they are just going through the motions and their effort lacks. I don't want that in my class. I want them to want to be in my room and want to learn. I want to celebrate their success and help them through the tough times. However, I find this easier for me to do with students than with fellow teachers. Something I need to work on!
I studied the list several minutes before I decided I use all the mind frames at different times; it depends on the circumstances. But, develop positive relationships is always there. 1. Part of special education is working and cooperating with other teachers. 2. Monologues are great on late night television shows, but not in classrooms. I rarely use monologue. 3. Challenging students to do better is a constant expectation. 4. It does not matter how much I teach; it matters how much students learn. 5. The language of learning is critical! 6. Learning is hard work, but well worth it. 7. Assessments guide my instruction. Did I explain it clearly, or do I need to refocus instruction? 8. I hope to be a change agent; I want students to gain so much. 9. Evaluation, informally, is an ongoing process. What do students know? Have they mastered the skill? Are they ready for the next step? 10. Relationships and trust are at the core of all learning.
Personally, (and I know I'm going to sound a bit like a broken record, but) number 10 is me HANDS DOWN. I develop positive relationships with my students and it makes a world of a difference: they work hard, they get to work right away, and there are minimal behavior concerns. Since I started at GCHS, there has been a noticeable change in the students' attitudes (from what I have been told), and I genuinely believe it is because they are feeling more comfortable in their surroundings. One piece of that is because of the rapport that I have with them. They know I will hold them accountable and that I have high expectations for them. I am genuine and I expect them to be too. And, while I am their teacher, I treat them like they are any other person in my life and they respect that about me. No matter what else is going on in the day, that is something the students and I can count on and it's that stability that has allowed each of us to be successful (them in their schooling, and me in my position.)
I choose 2 different Mind sets: I see learning as hard work and I develop positive relationships. I see through my students eyes when they are handed a worksheet and the textbook. They are lost before they begin. As we begin to work they become more willing to work when they have someone that will help them. I want all my students to know I am here to help them as they need me whether academic or personal.
After looking at the list I realized that I use all the frames of mind. However the one that jumped out at me the most is # 3. I set a challenge for students who come in my room on many different levels. First, they are challenged to be better than they were yesterday. Which is harder than it seems to high school freshman. Then they are challenged to take more responsibility for their actions now that they are in high school. Accountability, positive attitude, not whining or complaining, the list goes on in ways that I challenge my students. However their greatest challenge comes when we talk about what happens in 4 years from now. I do not accept the answer of “IDK.” They are in high school and they better come up with a plan A and a realistic plan B. We spend a great deal of time on looking to their future and how high school relates to the occupation they pick. I love to challenge their way of thinking, it makes for so very enjoyable conversations and teachable moments.
As I looked at the list I realized that a well-rounded educator has a balancing act of all ten of the frames of mind. I think the one I most relate to is #10- I develop positive relationships. It is important to me that I respect my students and that they respect me as well. Some of my students come to school craving those positive relationships and I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to be there for them. I work hard to maintain those positive relationships and let the students know they can trust me. Not only my students but the student body as a whole. I take the time to get to know the students and it really pays off.
As others have stated, I just can't pick one because I've used all of these in different circumstances at different times throughout my teaching career. One of the ones that have hit me the hardest this year is #8- I am a change agent. The most recent thing that comes to mind is that I am tired of all of the students being hateful to one another in school, and for lack of a better word- bullying one another. I think that this is a problem in every school across the nation to one degree or another. Because of some problems specifically in my daughter's class, I decided it was time to do something and have looked at and researched several programs to bring before the school board to help implement change in our school district. The bullying issue was so bad here that kids were refusing to go to school, crying every night, and parents were yanking their kids out of school and placing them in another district. I believe that it is time for change- a complete district and cultural change. I believe that it only takes one person to light the fire and bring about change- although it will take a village to work together to bring about that change.
It is hard to pick just one mind frame that relates to me, but if I had to pick one it would that I develop positive relationships. I feel that this applies to me with my students, paras, and colleagues. Every relationship is a piece of the puzzle that makes the masterpiece. If any relationship is not positive it ultimately affects the kids in a negative way. I always try keep the kids first in all scenarios.
Of the ten mind frames for teachers pick one that fits you and tell how it fits you. I think the mind frame that fits me best is form relationships with students. I work with my students and try to form relationships with them. Since I meet with most of them one-on-one or in a small group, it’s fairly common that I form relationships with them. This even happens when I have gen. ed. students in my small group. Even when they aren't in my group, they’ll greet me in the hall or stop to talk to me.
Of the ten mind frames that represent me, I would pick (I hope) #10 to describe me. I feel that in today's world, people tend to worry less about what you know and more about what matters to you. This is obvious with the middle school students I work with. They tend to be very apathetic and vocal about their reasons. If they don't understand why something is more important than the video game on their brain, they don't really care to put forth much effort. However, I have found that many of them will work if they feel like their teacher cares about them and their work. Students begin to take more pride in their work, not because they care about math, science, or English, but rather because they know it is important to their parents and teachers. While this isn't the best motivation for working hard, it's a start and it stems from trusting, positive relationships. I've also found that working with other professionals goes much smoother when a positive relationship exists. Add to this that coming to work is a lot more comfortable when you like the people with whom you work. These are some reasons why I value developing positive relationships and hope that this would describe me.
While I feel like a few of the mind frames might fit me, the one that stood out to me most was #10: I develop positive relationships. I feel like building and maintaining positive relationships is something I’m trying to do on a daily basis; and not only in regard to students, but with faculty, staff, parents, administration, etc., etc., etc. It seems like the list goes on and on. I also know that in the business of working with people, you tend to catch more flies with honey, so I feel like the more meaningful and positive relationships I make, the better.
In thinking about the 10 mind frames for teachers, I can relate to most of them. I would choose # 9 and #10. I am an evaluator. I don't mean that I give a exam, but I evaluate my teaching in every way. I am constantly taking a lesson or a teaching and evaluating it to see if it worked or didn't work. If it didn't work, trying to figure out how I can change the lesson to make it work. I am always changing how I teach to meet the needs of the students. Sometimes I change how I teach by how the student appears. By this I mean I have students with sensory needs so in order to teach them to the best of their abilities it may be that I evaluate the environment free from stimuli. I develop positive relationships everyday with everyone I work with. This includes, teachers, parents, administration and the kids. Without positive relationships it becomes hard to teach and puts stress on everyone.
When looking at the 10 mind frames for teachers, it was hard for me to pick just one. I see myself using all of the mind frames at different times during the day and with different students. I guess that is important that we are able to switch our frame of mind depending on which student we are working with.
I think the one that I use the absolute most is developing positive relationships. I think this is so important when working with my population of students. They have to know that they can trust me and that I am their biggest advocate. We develop open lines of communication and know that each day is a new day. Relationships are the key!
Like many others have already posed I believe that all 10 of these are necessary to be successful. If I were to pick one of these I would pick develop positive relationships because it is at the center of so many of the other mind sets. For example we can't cooperate with other teachers with out first having some sort of positive relationship with them.
I agree with many of the others that have posted. I hope that all 10 apply to me to some degree. Of course, as a school psychologist, the focus is on relationships, with students, with teachers, district administrators. It is with that positive relationship that you can affect change.
As others have stated, a positive relationship is a must to be an effective educator. I recall an experienced educator stating she never would have had a successful career if she had been unable to develop positive relationships with her students, coworkers, and parents. Cooperation and learning are difficult if not impossible in a classroom where the teacher and student are in conflict.
The mind frame I most associate myself with is the developing of positive relationships. I care about other people and want everyone to do their best and be successful. I feel that we are defined by the way we treat others. Everyone is deserving of respect. We are not here through our efforts alone. We are the product of our past relationships with family, our communities, and our teachers. I would be happy to be part of that chain that helps the students we work with have success as well and for them to know that I cared about them and their families.
I can relate to more than just one of the ten, for instance I think we all cooperate with other teachers. We work with them on a daily basis to help students that are in both of our classrooms. Many of us also challenge students, evaluate, and see learning as hard work.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest one for me is developing positive relationships. Besides this being the topic of the first few discussions, I believe it is very important. Many of our students do not have the positive relationships outside of school that encourage or push them to do things that they think they cannot. I think that developing positive relationships is more important in todays schools than it has ever been.
Like Dustin I can relate to more than just one mind frames. I like challenges, they help me grow as a person and an educator. I try to teach my students not to fear challenges either. There is always a source to help one get through challenges. I also relate to being a change agent. This goes along with challenges because challenges often change us in one way or another. I am not afraid of change, it keeps me from getting stuck in a rut!
ReplyDeleteThe one I most relate to is developing positive relationships. That is my goal for my each of my students. Since I loop and have my kids for 3 years and I have time to develop and establish those necessary relationships. The relationship is important for true learning to occur. When students do not have a relationship with a teacher they are just going through the motions and their effort lacks. I don't want that in my class. I want them to want to be in my room and want to learn. I want to celebrate their success and help them through the tough times. However, I find this easier for me to do with students than with fellow teachers. Something I need to work on!
I studied the list several minutes before I decided I use all the mind frames at different times; it depends on the circumstances. But, develop positive relationships is always there.
ReplyDelete1. Part of special education is working and cooperating with other teachers.
2. Monologues are great on late night television shows, but not in classrooms. I rarely use monologue.
3. Challenging students to do better is a constant expectation.
4. It does not matter how much I teach; it matters how much students learn.
5. The language of learning is critical!
6. Learning is hard work, but well worth it.
7. Assessments guide my instruction. Did I explain it clearly, or do I need to refocus instruction?
8. I hope to be a change agent; I want students to gain so much.
9. Evaluation, informally, is an ongoing process. What do students know? Have they mastered the skill? Are they ready for the next step?
10. Relationships and trust are at the core of all learning.
Personally, (and I know I'm going to sound a bit like a broken record, but) number 10 is me HANDS DOWN. I develop positive relationships with my students and it makes a world of a difference: they work hard, they get to work right away, and there are minimal behavior concerns. Since I started at GCHS, there has been a noticeable change in the students' attitudes (from what I have been told), and I genuinely believe it is because they are feeling more comfortable in their surroundings. One piece of that is because of the rapport that I have with them. They know I will hold them accountable and that I have high expectations for them. I am genuine and I expect them to be too. And, while I am their teacher, I treat them like they are any other person in my life and they respect that about me. No matter what else is going on in the day, that is something the students and I can count on and it's that stability that has allowed each of us to be successful (them in their schooling, and me in my position.)
ReplyDeleteI choose 2 different Mind sets: I see learning as hard work and I develop positive relationships. I see through my students eyes when they are handed a worksheet and the textbook. They are lost before they begin. As we begin to work they become more willing to work when they have someone that will help them.
ReplyDeleteI want all my students to know I am here to help them as they need me whether academic or personal.
After looking at the list I realized that I use all the frames of mind. However the one that jumped out at me the most is # 3. I set a challenge for students who come in my room on many different levels. First, they are challenged to be better than they were yesterday. Which is harder than it seems to high school freshman. Then they are challenged to take more responsibility for their actions now that they are in high school. Accountability, positive attitude, not whining or complaining, the list goes on in ways that I challenge my students. However their greatest challenge comes when we talk about what happens in 4 years from now. I do not accept the answer of “IDK.” They are in high school and they better come up with a plan A and a realistic plan B. We spend a great deal of time on looking to their future and how high school relates to the occupation they pick. I love to challenge their way of thinking, it makes for so very enjoyable conversations and teachable moments.
ReplyDeleteAs I looked at the list I realized that a well-rounded educator has a balancing act of all ten of the frames of mind. I think the one I most relate to is #10- I develop positive relationships. It is important to me that I respect my students and that they respect me as well. Some of my students come to school craving those positive relationships and I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to be there for them. I work hard to maintain those positive relationships and let the students know they can trust me. Not only my students but the student body as a whole. I take the time to get to know the students and it really pays off.
ReplyDeleteAs others have stated, I just can't pick one because I've used all of these in different circumstances at different times throughout my teaching career. One of the ones that have hit me the hardest this year is #8- I am a change agent. The most recent thing that comes to mind is that I am tired of all of the students being hateful to one another in school, and for lack of a better word- bullying one another. I think that this is a problem in every school across the nation to one degree or another. Because of some problems specifically in my daughter's class, I decided it was time to do something and have looked at and researched several programs to bring before the school board to help implement change in our school district. The bullying issue was so bad here that kids were refusing to go to school, crying every night, and parents were yanking their kids out of school and placing them in another district. I believe that it is time for change- a complete district and cultural change. I believe that it only takes one person to light the fire and bring about change- although it will take a village to work together to bring about that change.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to pick just one mind frame that relates to me, but if I had to pick one it would that I develop positive relationships. I feel that this applies to me with my students, paras, and colleagues. Every relationship is a piece of the puzzle that makes the masterpiece. If any relationship is not positive it ultimately affects the kids in a negative way. I always try keep the kids first in all scenarios.
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ReplyDeleteOf the ten mind frames for teachers pick one that fits you and tell how it fits you.
ReplyDeleteI think the mind frame that fits me best is form relationships with students. I work with my students and try to form relationships with them. Since I meet with most of them one-on-one or in a small group, it’s fairly common that I form relationships with them. This even happens when I have gen. ed. students in my small group. Even when they aren't in my group, they’ll greet me in the hall or stop to talk to me.
Of the ten mind frames that represent me, I would pick (I hope) #10 to describe me. I feel that in today's world, people tend to worry less about what you know and more about what matters to you. This is obvious with the middle school students I work with. They tend to be very apathetic and vocal about their reasons. If they don't understand why something is more important than the video game on their brain, they don't really care to put forth much effort. However, I have found that many of them will work if they feel like their teacher cares about them and their work. Students begin to take more pride in their work, not because they care about math, science, or English, but rather because they know it is important to their parents and teachers. While this isn't the best motivation for working hard, it's a start and it stems from trusting, positive relationships. I've also found that working with other professionals goes much smoother when a positive relationship exists. Add to this that coming to work is a lot more comfortable when you like the people with whom you work. These are some reasons why I value developing positive relationships and hope that this would describe me.
ReplyDeleteWhile I feel like a few of the mind frames might fit me, the one that stood out to me most was #10: I develop positive relationships. I feel like building and maintaining positive relationships is something I’m trying to do on a daily basis; and not only in regard to students, but with faculty, staff, parents, administration, etc., etc., etc. It seems like the list goes on and on. I also know that in the business of working with people, you tend to catch more flies with honey, so I feel like the more meaningful and positive relationships I make, the better.
ReplyDeleteIn thinking about the 10 mind frames for teachers, I can relate to most of them. I would choose # 9 and #10. I am an evaluator. I don't mean that I give a exam, but I evaluate my teaching in every way. I am constantly taking a lesson or a teaching and evaluating it to see if it worked or didn't work. If it didn't work, trying to figure out how I can change the lesson to make it work. I am always changing how I teach to meet the needs of the students. Sometimes I change how I teach by how the student appears. By this I mean I have students with sensory needs so in order to teach them to the best of their abilities it may be that I evaluate the environment free from stimuli.
ReplyDeleteI develop positive relationships everyday with everyone I work with. This includes, teachers, parents, administration and the kids. Without positive relationships it becomes hard to teach and puts stress on everyone.
When looking at the 10 mind frames for teachers, it was hard for me to pick just one. I see myself using all of the mind frames at different times during the day and with different students. I guess that is important that we are able to switch our frame of mind depending on which student we are working with.
ReplyDeleteI think the one that I use the absolute most is developing positive relationships. I think this is so important when working with my population of students. They have to know that they can trust me and that I am their biggest advocate. We develop open lines of communication and know that each day is a new day. Relationships are the key!
Like many others have already posed I believe that all 10 of these are necessary to be successful. If I were to pick one of these I would pick develop positive relationships because it is at the center of so many of the other mind sets. For example we can't cooperate with other teachers with out first having some sort of positive relationship with them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with many of the others that have posted. I hope that all 10 apply to me to some degree. Of course, as a school psychologist, the focus is on relationships, with students, with teachers, district administrators. It is with that positive relationship that you can affect change.
ReplyDeleteAs others have stated, a positive relationship is a must to be an effective educator. I recall an experienced educator stating she never would have had a successful career if she had been unable to develop positive relationships with her students, coworkers, and parents. Cooperation and learning are difficult if not impossible in a classroom where the teacher and student are in conflict.
ReplyDeleteThe mind frame I most associate myself with is the developing of positive relationships. I care about other people and want everyone to do their best and be successful. I feel that we are defined by the way we treat others. Everyone is deserving of respect. We are not here through our efforts alone. We are the product of our past relationships with family, our communities, and our teachers. I would be happy to be part of that chain that helps the students we work with have success as well and for them to know that I cared about them and their families.
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