Allison George (she/her/hers)

"The chaotic scene in Washington was familiar to American history." @AdamSerwer writes on the lessons of the violent 1898 insurrection in Wilmington and the history of opposition to multiracial democracy that informs current events. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Reflections on Jan.6 attempted white nationalist coup: We must guard against false symmetries here. This was an orchestrated riot in defense of a reigning and waning tyrant & white supremacist. It is in no way akin 2 protests demanding justice and resisting racism and oppression.

Also, it’s ok if students need to take more time to process before they are ready/able to engage and discuss when you invite them to. Yesterday was traumatic and we all heal at our own pace, in our own way.

A3: Allow Ss to bring their passions into their learning and to develop evidence that speaks of them as a learner. There is no one-size-fits-all in education and so one learning outcome can never truly measure all. #formativechat

A2: Choice! Let students demonstrate their learning in a way that is meaningful to THEM-- and equip them with the self-efficacy to do so in the process. #formativechat

@WatrousKylee I love when students come up with answers to my open ended q's I never would have thought of. I make a point of asking more questions than I answer with my Ss! #formativechat

A1: Giving open ended questions that allow students to answer in a variety of ways so that they can utilize their strengths is a great way to create opportunity to show skills for students that struggle with traditional ways. #formativechat #UNILited

@BrianDunleavy16 Every student should have access to timely, meaningful formative feedback. It's a key equity issue in schools. Building a strong formative feedback loop builds student confidence + self-efficacy, making them more likely to engage in deep learning. #FormativeChat

@educpnesbit I love this idea, Piper! I surprised my students when they came in with a simulation activity last unit and it was extremely effective in changing their thinking! #formativechat

R1: Developing critical thinking skills and problem solving in our a students is essential. To do this, we should seek to offer richer lessons and encourage deeper exploration. I think role-playing exercises can be a great way to teach critical thinking #formativechat

@Rdene915 At this point I am working to utilize Google Classroom more creatively. The question function is great because my students can easily access a "forum" on their tablets. I am looking forward to dipping my toes in other platforms as well!

@HelloMissGeorge Do you have favorite tech tools to use as well? #formativechat

A1: As an ELA student teacher, I am working to do this by offering students opportunities to communicate their thinking in a variety of ways-- written, oral, performative, artistic, etc. and offering choice #formativechat

I'm entering my last quarter of a full year student teaching 6-8 ELA. Having an amazing year of rethinking how to teach the classics in a fresh way. #engchat

@S_behls I teach them to use #MLA in my middle school classroom, but remind them that #APA will be required for other classes. I highlight the ways the formats are different!

We took an awe walk in #ED212 as part of our poetry study. @EDDeptEtown

Ss have started presenting final projects for Night today-- all about personal identity and how it connects to Elie's in the book. Seeing them share their hard work and open up to each other about their own lives and experiences really has me in my feelings.

Maya Angelou reminds us that writers can use voice to change the narrative. . . writing can be a form of activism & awareness-raising. @ncte

Every year HS #ELA departments have to replace their most worn out novels. I asked for the most thrashed copies of Catcher In The Rye, and my students are fixing and making new permanent covers. #engchat #aplitchat #aplangchat #nctevillage #tosachat

We talk a lot about teacher self care is it pertains to balance and making sure we are honoring our whole selves out of the classroom-- this is critical. But today I'm practicing mindfulness of my identity IN the classroom. My students are amazing and with them is my happy place.

Another great bit of advice: "I have to teach the students in front of me, not the students I want to have in front of me." @MrAustinA2

Test prep. How do you motivate your students?