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* Takes place Tuesdays in July and/or August (JULY Weeks 1-3 => 7/11, 7/18, 7/25) (AUGUST Weeks 1-3 => 8/1, 8/15, 8/22) * 7pm CST * We will not end at a scheduled time. Questions will come when the conversation is slowing down. * Q1/A1 format, with the following questions for each week... Week 1 (discussing chapters 1-4):
Q1: With what aspect of your teaching do you struggle? Who is your go-to person for help? Q2: What are some of the "HOW" questions you used to reflect at the end of chapter three? Q3: How are you considering changing your classroom environment? Q4: How can teachers use music more effectively during class? Q5: How can teachers share class happenings with parents, other teachers and the community? Q6: How could you promote collaboration among students during the #1st5days? Next Steps / Call to Action: To be determined Week 2 Questions (discussing chapters 5-7): Q1: How would you like to get more students involved in your next class discussion? Q2: What, if anything, do you want to change about homework you assign? Q3: How can teachers make homework more relevant to students? Q4: What is the purpose of grading? Q5: What should be included in a grade? Why? Q6: What do you currently do in school that students would do WITHOUT a grade attached? Next Steps / Call to Action: To be determined Week 3 Questions (discussing chapters 8-10): Q1: What was the catalyst that got you connected on social media? Q2: What types of things from our classrooms could we share on social media? Q3: What is your favorite type of social media to use when communicating with parents? Please explain why. Q4: Why would educators "hand over" time for student opportunities for self-directed learning projects? Q5: What are some fears or obstacles that educators face when implementing self-directed learning, and what are some ways we can overcome them? Q6: When we encounter resistance (students, parents, admin.), what strategies can we employ? What are some healthy practices? Next Steps / Call to Action: To be determined |
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July 18, 2017 Chat July 11, 2017 Chat Our first ever book study was in June of 2017: June 27, 2017 Chat June 20, 2017 Chat June 13, 2017 Chat June 6, 2017 Chat |
Book Study #2
* Takes place Tuesdays in JULY (JULY Weeks 1-3 => 7/11, 7/18, 7/25)
* Similar to June - except we'll be squeezing weeks 1 & 2 into July 11th!
* Takes place Tuesdays in JULY (JULY Weeks 1-3 => 7/11, 7/18, 7/25)
* Similar to June - except we'll be squeezing weeks 1 & 2 into July 11th!
Book Study #3
* Takes place Tuesdays in AUGUST (Weeks 1-3 => 8/1, 8/15, 8/22)
* Same questions / format as July.
* Takes place Tuesdays in AUGUST (Weeks 1-3 => 8/1, 8/15, 8/22)
* Same questions / format as July.
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