Points of Pride
September 15, 2017
Instructional Focus:
I also cannot thank all of you enough for your hard work! I know how hard a change in leadership can be. While I was fortunate to only have Lana while I was teaching, during my administrative career, I had a new principal each year. I cannot thank each of you enough for your patience and understanding, it's a blessing to be here!
Anyways...... During my data meetings this week I noticed there were several conversations regarding students that lack perseverance. There is a new "buzzword" in education and here are some strategies that help students foster-grit:
1) Model grit: When doing a "think aloud" with a complex task make sure you talk not only about how to complete the task, but also mistakes made and the thought process of perseverance.
2) Don't grade every formative assessment: Learning is a process, not just a final product. Sometimes it gets messy along the way.
3) Have students create authentic products: Ensuring that work is relevant to real-life will increase engagement, and students should be less apt to give up when it's hard because they see the value.
4) Ongoing revision and reflection: If we truly want students to value grit, they need to see learning as a journey and we need to provide time for them to reflect about the challenges they have faced, as well as, the mistakes and revisions.
5) Celebrate success: If you want students to value grit, you need to celebrate it in your classroom.
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Fundations....
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Schedule after Fall Break....
Classified: Tuesday, October 17 is a work day. From 8:00-12:20 there will be professional development opportunities provided. This will be similar to last year and you will be able to sign up for courses that apply to you. More information coming.
Students start Wednesday, October 18.
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Maria and I will be sending out a secret message on Friday AM to get a Starbucks gift card, and you will need to be signed up to win!