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YOU ARE A STAR POLISHER
Induction Professional DevelopmentSeptember 30, 2011
Facilitated by Edlyn Plute and Julie Shaw
WELCOME!
Let’s explore…What is your first reaction?
Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Source
immigrant
at-risk
MichaelJackson
minority
laborer
rich
high school teacher
lawyers
white male
trailerpark
With your table group, determine one word to summarize your learning.
ONE WORD SUMMARY
You cannot not have a culture. Nor can there be an environment that is culture-free or without cultural bias.
A culture is like the air; it is everywhere and you don’t even notice it until it changes.
Cultural Proficiency by Randall B. Lindsey, Kikanza Nuri Robins, Raymond D. Terrell (2003)
...Listening...requires not only open eyes and ears, but open hearts and minds. We do not really see through our eyes or hear through our ears, but through our beliefs...It is not easy, but it is the only way to learn what it might feel like to be someone else and the only way to start dialogue ~ Lisa Delpit
Sharing
LIGHTS OUT…
What assumptions did you see in the video?
What assumptions
have you seen in a
school setting?
How do you think assumptions can impact
student achievement
in your classroom?
What will you do about that
impact?
A culturally responsive classroom is one in which teachers and students
strive to create a caring social-emotional climate that serves
individual and group needs of all members of the learning community.
- Grant, C. A., & Gillette, M. (2006). A candid talk to teacher educators about effectively preparing teachers who can teach
everyone’s children. Journal of Teacher Education, 57(3), 292-299.
1. Positive perspectives on parents and families
2. Communication of high expectations3. Learning within the context of culture4. Student-centered instruction5. Culturally mediated instruction6. Reshaping the curriculum7. Teacher as facilitator
- The Education Alliance, Brown University http://www.alliance.brown.edu/tdl/
Characteristics of Effective Cultural Responsive Learning
• Divide into groups • Each group becomes an expert on assigned section• Be ready to share key learning, providing an application
Jigsaw
1. Positive perspectives on parents and families
2. Communication of high expectations3. Learning within the context of culture4. Student-centered instruction5. Culturally mediated instruction6. Reshaping the curriculum7. Teacher as facilitator
- The Education Alliance, Brown University http://www.alliance.brown.edu/tdl/
Characteristics of Effective Cultural Responsive Learning
• Use the reflection tool to continue your personal growth– Continue to be aware of your
personal belief system– Continue to identify your personal
unconscious bias– Continue to increase your level of
cultural proficiency
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX_kLEovriM
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Pick One…
Baby Ruth: You are sweet, loving, cuddly. You love all warm fuzzy items. You are also a little nutty.
3 Musketeers: You are adventurous, love new ideas, are a champion of underdogs and a slayer of dragons.
Sweet Tarts: You are a fun loving person with a sharp wit. You are the first person on the invitation list for any party. You think quickly on your feet and your students and peers love you. You aren’t what many people are expecting!
Snickers: You are fun-loving , sassy, and humorous. Everyone enjoys being around you, but you are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in shaking hands!
Hershey: You are romantic, warm, and loving. You care about other people and be counted on in a pinch. You tend to melt!
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Almond Joy: You are always ready to give and receive. You are very energetic and really like to get into life. The opposite sex is always attracted to you.
100 Grand: You are generous and kind. You are always willing to give to others around you. People seek you out as their confidant and you are always willing to help. A problem solver with a heart worth a lot of dough!
Reeses’ Peanut Butter Cups: You are a very fun and loving person. You like to laugh and people enjoy being with you.
Twizzlers: You are pragmatic and conservative. You tend to be more methodical and like to have things planned out ahead instead of leaving things to chance.
Twix: You are both brittle and supple in social situation. You are sort of trapped between personality types.
Pick One…
What do you communicate to others?
Polish Our Stars
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Verbal Communication
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“When a teacher expresses sympathy over failure, lavishes praise for completing a simple task, or offers unsolicited help, the teacher may send unintended messages of low expectations.” Kathleen Severian-Wilmeth
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What Works in Classroom Instructionby Robert J. Marzano, et al.
McREL
1. Identifying similarities and differences
2. Summarizing and notetaking3. Reinforcing effort and providing recognition
4. Homework and practice5. Nonlinguistic representations
6. Cooperative learning
7. Setting objectives and providing feedback
8. Generating and testing hypotheses
9. Cues, questions, and advance organizers
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Non-verbal Communication
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Written Communication
Once you post it, you lose control…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE2Ru-jqyrY
Social Network Communication
Emails, Twitters, Blogs, Facebook, Message Boards, Forums, Tags, Google +, Tumblr, Teacher Websites…
Like Cards_______ is like _______
_______ is not like _______
Email Etiquette
• Write a meaningful subject line • Keep the message focused • Avoid attachments • Identify yourself clearly • Be kind — don’t flame• Proofread • Don’t assume privacy • Distinguish between formal and
informal situations • Respond promptly • Show respect and restraint
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Visual Communication
Active Listening
http://www.mhhe.com/business/management/buildyourmanagementskills/updated_flash/topic13b/quiz.html
1. Pausing
2. Paraphrasing
3. Summarizing
4. Minimal encourages
5. Reflecting
6. Giving feedback
7. Emotional labeling
8. Probing
9. Validation
10.Focus on problem
11.Redirecting
The Art of Active Listening
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Leader… Learner… Collaborator
Be a…
Effective communication is essential for building a prosperous career. Even the most experienced teachers are always learning to communicate effectively because their students are always changing.
You Are A Star Polisher!