Ed French @EdFrench19

Father in Jersey City. I write sci fi. ESL teacher. Jersey City, NJ Joined June 2020

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute I want to design more of my ESL class around achieving 'can do' goals. Students have a clear goal they are expected to accomplish and demonstrate in order to 'level up'. The goal will be something like "use evidence from text to support claims"

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute Focus on a good process and not whether they get the right answer. I have students who are proud they know the answer without having had to work for it. I like to challenge them to work for the next goal rather than praise simply for knowing the answer.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@Sharlene_Laud @RutgersAltRoute What's worked so far is when I teach writing I've gives students a lot of freedom to deviate from the assignment. At some point I pull it back and teach the appropriate methods, but I'm also happy if they're happily writing.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute I'm going to adjust my teaching around teaching successful processes instead of answers. If the lesson is to teach process and procedure, then students succeed when they apply the process. Writing process is a great frame for this.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute Last week we played some games in class. One student w/ a somewhat fixed mindset was cheating instead of learning the game and improving her play. She routinely seeks shortcuts. I've tried to instill the value of learning and knowledge

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute I think getting to know students and working as a team is crucial. I think having a plan for self discipline may be important?

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute I like to give breaks and I also like to give my students space to work and freedom to get to desired results in their own ways. That sometimes backfires because they need more scaffolding or get distracted, but sometimes it leads to interesting results.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute I'm trying to get better at preparing supplemental/alternative materials for my student with ADHD. When I have in class writing, I give sentence starters, for example. #AltRtEd #SpEd

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute I try to find a class period every week dedicated to activities for one of my students to target his engagement while getting to the needed material.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute Further, he comes in demanding more games and 'fun' activities when I'm trying to reinforce more and desperately needed academic skills

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute Even though I'm working largely in small groups, I've found it difficult to keep one kid with an IEP engaged. He either checks out or becomes disruptive. I've had moments of being able to keep him involved.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

3 years ago

@YIMBY_Princeton My experience is that deer population levels are mostly influenced by the available sources of food.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

4 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute Connecting students who witness/are victims of bullying with SEL resources seems obvious. Otherwise giving them a safe environment to thrive in can counterbalance the negative effects of the toxic spaces.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

4 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute I can see there's an opportunity for valuable life lessons when students confront HIB, but I can also see how disruptive to learning to an entire classroom is.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

4 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute Working mostly with colleagues. We keep open lines of communication and use WhatsAp to pass urgent messages through the day.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

4 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute I have had members of the counseling team meet with my students who have been experiencing a challenging classroom situation (toxic culture/culture of intimidation). They made it clear they were available for help.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

4 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute I have small groups of students. HIB isn't a problem in my classroom and I don't anticipate it happening (at least this year). However my students are experiencing some real issues in their classrooms. I am focused on supporting ELLs and creating a safe and welcoming space.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

4 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute Edward French. ESL 5-8 grades.

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Ed French @EdFrench19

4 years ago

@RutgersAltRoute As an ESL teacher, this can be a challenge. I've found email sometimes a good way (depends on the parent). Google Translate has been helpful? Parents are able to see some of the things their kids are doing via online portals (but not as relevant to me rn).