The following questions were from teachers after viewing the student video clips during the National Urban Alliance professional development session on the 16 April 2009 at Paul Harding High School. A video clip from the teacher's professional development session follows below and more can be found on the Teachers View the Student's Video In Response to the Student Survey page.
What can a teacher do to become aware of a students' experiences and culture?
If students think differently, how can teachers engage all students?
What things impact the way students think?
If students have different minds, what do teachers need to do differently to reach a higher percentage of students in the classroom?
Why do some students never respond or share their view? How can this be changed? (How can we break the silence?)
Since we know that people think and learn differently, what can we do to accept others for their differences?
How can teachers bridge the gap between how students think and how teachers think?
What responsibility / part / role do you play in your learning?
What does getting "the best out of learning" look like to you?
What methods work best for you in order to learn?
What methods are least effective?
How far are you willing to go to get the best out of learning?
What is the students role in helping others learn?
What interference do you have that keeps you from getting your best out of learning?
How can teachers help you achieve your goals?
How do you motivate yourself outside of the classroom to accomplish your goals?
What kinds of information do you want to learn?
What types of activities do you find most effective to your learning experience?
Can you give an example of a situation where you learned something by doing an activity?
We would like to have an active classroom also, buy how hard are you willing to work to achieve your goals?
In pursuing you dream (as a rapper), what avenues are you planning on taking?
How can we differentiate activities in class that will help all students learn?
Can you give some specific examples involving 'action' that you like to do?
Do you ever propose alternative examples involving action to teacher for different assignments?
How would you motivate other students who do not learn best by this method to participate?
Are you engaged by these methods? (i.e. powerpoint, internet)
What can a teacher do to help you want to learn even more?
What advice to you have for teachers in regards to using technology and other non-traditional teaching styles?
What skills do you need to work in a small group?
What are some specific ways in which the use of technology (powerpoint, internet, etc.) has helped you learn?
Are these methods effective (as measured by ISTEP)?
How would a calculator help you understand mathematical concepts?
Do you find that your accessible websites are sufficient for your research and would you like a detailed list of scholarly and academic sites for the various subjects?
In what academic area(s) are you most interested in finding internet resources?
When calculators (good-graphing) are supplied in the classroom why are they not returned?
When I allow students to go to the computer lab oftentimes students are on sites they want to be on and are off topic. How can we (teachers) control What students are on when they need to stay on topic?
What TV shows do you know of that would fit/help in a (any) classroom?
Would you be opposed to a calculator being part of student fees?
Is it about sites or more computer stations?
How does all of this technology help YOU specifically to learn?
What will you do with this technology once you have it?
East Allen Community Schools and National Urban Alliance Professional Development
- teacher developing questions after watching two student video clips.
- professional development session on 24 March 2009 for East Allen Schools held at Paul Harding High School
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Comments (9)
mhouser said
at 1:24 pm on Apr 28, 2009
Teacher's can develop assignments that embrace a student's culture, and then have students get into small groups to share their cultural experiences among other students who may be from a different culture.
mhouser said
at 1:42 pm on Apr 28, 2009
Dominique M- Allow students to think differently because if not, then everyone will think the same.Teachers can engage all students by allowing them to work with others, try to incorporate music in the lesson, or just things that students might be interested in doing.Music, technology, books, posters, group activities(individual groups or as a whole), or maybe even classroom competitions that engage the students as competitors. The competitions would urge students to work harder, in order to become top of there classmates.
mhouser said
at 1:59 pm on Apr 28, 2009
Dominique M- Some students never speak up in the classroom because they feel embarrassed by things their peers say, or sometimes they just don't feel like talking. Some students also have a fear of being incorrect, or being ridiculed by others.The silence can be broken by sharing your view, getting yourself involved, and letting students know there is nothing funny about learning.
Mary Fitch said
at 5:57 pm on Apr 28, 2009
If students think differently, how can teachers engage all students?
Every student has their own likes and dislikes. I think incorperating different learning styles in the classroom would help get everyone involed. Instead of always lecuring try doing more hands on stuff or letting the kids read and teach themselves. switch up what you do so all kids can learn the way they do best.
What things impact the way students think?
Alot of things impact the way students think. the biggest inflence i think is their own personal background. a christian will think differently then a non christian. and their own self esstem.
If students have different minds, what do teachers need to do differently to reach a higher percentage of students in the classroom?
again i say teach things differently. lecure one day do a hands on thing the next and let them read on their own the following.
M. Fitch
mmartiney@hotmail.com said
at 5:26 pm on May 1, 2009
Fabulous medium to facilitate this powerful dialogue. It's wonderful to hear teachers listening to their student's needs and genuinely interested in responding to them. Kudos to the students and teachers who honestly express their opinions to deepen their mutual understanding.
Arlene Cassello said
at 5:50 pm on May 1, 2009
I agree! This process is compelling and can truly influence instruction.
Mary Fitch said
at 11:34 pm on May 1, 2009
What over all motvates us is just doing good and doing wat we like best. in school our goal is to graduate and then go atfer our dream career. keeping our eyes on the prize keeps us motvated. (spelling is not my best subject)
M. Fitch
Mary Fitch said
at 11:41 pm on May 1, 2009
A tv show that could help in the classroom is school house rock. i know they have alot of shows on grammer and history as well. its a cartoon that will keep the intrest of the student and teach them something new.
M. Fitch
WMEP/NUA Teacher Leaders said
at 10:59 pm on May 6, 2009
This interaction between students and teachers is very encouraging. I appreciate the thoughtful exchanges and I'm excited about the possibilities for deeper discussions and powerful learning opportunities for all involved!
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