“can someone please translate?”. “reaching and teaching adolescents!”
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““Can Someone Please Can Someone Please Translate?”Translate?”““Can Someone Please Can Someone Please Translate?”Translate?”
““Can Someone Please Can Someone Please Translate?”Translate?”““Can Someone Please Can Someone Please Translate?”Translate?”
““Reaching and Teaching Reaching and Teaching Adolescents!”Adolescents!”
Movie Clip
Are You Prepared to Reach & Teach Today's Youth?
Are You Prepared to Reach & Teach Today's Youth?
“Why Should I Respect You?”
“Why Should I Respect You?”
From: Freedom Writers
Now Are You Really Prepared to Reach & Teach Today's Youth?Now Are You Really Prepared to Reach & Teach Today's Youth?
Everyone Has A Story…But do You Care?
Everyone Has A Story…But do You Care?
Open your eyes to another Open your eyes to another world, by thinking and doing world, by thinking and doing
new things. new things. It’s not about being It’s not about being
right or wrong.right or wrong.It’s about learning, growing It’s about learning, growing up, maturing together, and up, maturing together, and
moving forward to make moving forward to make positive changes! positive changes!
Only, if you care enough to Only, if you care enough to listen!listen!
Mrs. Mrs. Tracey E. CroomTracey E. Croom
“Can Someone Please Translate?”
“Can Someone Please Translate?”
• Effective Communication• The Adolescent Brain• Classroom Management• Reach Then Teach
Communication Ice Breaker
Communication Ice Breaker
Directio
ns:
When you hear the
words right o
r left
pass the candy in
that dire
ction. N
o
talking is best!
Effective CommunicationEffective Communication
• Understanding Slang• Hearing Thru
Sarcasm• The Roles of
Diversity & Culture• Role Play & Exercise
Understanding Diversity & Culture!
Understanding Diversity & Culture!
Taking the time to learn about your students will be the determining factor of …
Do You want to work
Harder or
Smarter ?
Get To Know Your Students Exercise!
Get To Know Your Students Exercise!
Hearing Thru Sarcasm!“A Very Big Problem with Adults and Adolescents
Communication!”
Hearing Thru Sarcasm!“A Very Big Problem with Adults and Adolescents
Communication!”
LiterallyLiterally
• In the Same Words• Strictly Speaking• Verbatim• Word for Word• Just Short of Totally
True!
FigurativelyFiguratively
• Something that Stands for Something else
• Emblematic :something (as an object or picture) suggesting another object or an idea
VSVS
It’s The Battle of What’s Said VS What’s Meant! Don’t Be Lost in Translation!
Sarcasm Vs. Literally Sarcasm Vs. Literally
Exercise: Exercise:
“So What Are You
Saying?”
HOW DOES IT FEEL & WHAT DO YOU MEAN?HOW DOES IT FEEL & WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
In Their Shoes…Role Play Exercise!
In Their Shoes…Role Play Exercise!
In Their Shoes…Role Play Exercise!
1. Everyone get a partner.2. One person has paper the other a strip of text3. Person with text read your statement & who
you are (Teacher or Student)4. Person with paper write down your 1st thought
or feeling!5. Now person with paper respond as the opposite
person would (Example: If texts were read by a teacher you’re a student replying).
6. Group discussion on feelings & what changes need to be made to stop poor communication!
Check Yourself Daily!!!Check Yourself Daily!!!
Before you present yourself… You should know…
“How do I Relate?”!
• Aggressive: overpowers others to get their way & say!
• Passive: Avoids dealing with problems/situations up front.
• Passive - Aggressive: hides emotions & then sneakily gets revenge or gets others to do their bidding for them.
• Assertive: Clear, confident, up front, & in control
Take A Personality Quiz!Take A Personality Quiz!
RED ORANGE YELLOW GREEN BLUE PURPLE
1 Forceful, Bossy Likes Variety, & People
Agreeable, a Peacemaker
Fair, Honest Likes clear Instructions
Productive, Responsible
2 Likes goals, Takes action
Inspiring, Great Communicator
Patient, Caring Humble, Can be Trusted
Perfectionist, Picky
Gets things done on time
3 Speaks Mind, Strong-Willed
Entertaining, Life of the party
Supportive, Gentle
Committed, Dependable
Thorough, Accurate
Focused, Completes things
4 Determined,Direct
Loves Fun, Makes quick Decisions
Gives in to others Spiritual, Respectful
Likes ideas,Problem solver
Organized, Level-Headed
5 Wants to Win, Competitive
Blurts Out What Comes to Mind
Warm, Understanding
Sincere, Accepting
Under control, Intense
Likes to teach, Follows Rules
6 Intimidating,Short-Tempered
Risk taker, Jumps at Opportunities
Easy-going, Avoids Conflict
Purposeful, Thankful
Likes order & Detail
Blunt, To the Point
7 Power-Driven, Prideful
Lots of Energy, Spontaneous
Likes, Romance Thoughtful, Polite
Curious, Likes being alone
Likes high Standards
ADDup
6 5 412 3
Your True Color - Revealed:
Your True Color - Revealed:
REDRED
•Takes charge•Determined •Can have a temper •Can be demanding of others•Forceful•Competitive•Direct•Impatient•Opinionated
(Need for Power & Control)
PURPLEPURPLE
•Frank•Organized•Independent•Gets Things Done•Follows directions•Can be Impatient•Level- Headed•Thorough
( Need For ( Need For Accomplishment)Accomplishment)
GREENGREEN
•Fair•Tolerant•Humble•Unyielding•Deeply-Committed•Respectful of Others•Can be Judgmental•Trustworthy•Values harmony
(Need For Harmony)
Your True Color - Revealed:
Your True Color - Revealed:
BLUEBLUE
•Likes details •Perfectionist •Disciplined•Organized•Likes to spend time alone•Wants to get it right•Can be a know-it-all•Asks questions•Likes Order
(Need For Order)
YELLOW
•Understanding •Kind and Caring•Puts off Decisions•Likes being around peoples•Can give into People•Happy to do things for others
(Need For Approval)
ORANGE
•Outgoing•Takes Risk•Likes to have Fun•Like to be center stage•Can be inspiring to others•Can act without thinking
(Need for Attention & Excitement)
Once You Understand Yourself…Interface with Students to Learn how to Communicate Effectively!Once You Understand Yourself…Interface with Students to Learn how to Communicate Effectively!
HOW HOW You You
Ask?Ask?
Use Another Ball or Ask Questions…Use Another Ball or Ask Questions…
By Asking Energetic Learning Questions Like- “What’s your…By Asking Energetic Learning
Questions Like- “What’s your…
• Favorite Group or Artist?• Favorite Movie and Why?• Favorite Subject & Why?• Favorite Teacher & Why?• Anger Buttons (What makes you really mad?)• What was your best day ever?• What’s your day like before and after school?
This information will help you plan your lessons to reach, engage, and teach the 21st century student!
“Using Rap lyrics for English Class Example!”
“Using Rap lyrics for English Class Example!”
Movie ClipFrom: Freedom Writers
Use Your Use Your favorite favorite
games to games to teach your teach your
Core Core Subjects!Subjects!
Let
You 1st,LLC
show you how!
Introducing Interactive Games that Teach
Introducing Interactive Games that Teach
Let’s Pick a Game & Core Subject Let’s Pick a Game & Core Subject
Classroom Feud
CategoryCategory: Statements & Questions using Slang Words
ENGLISHENGLISH
English is Core Subject Chosen
for example game!(This is where you can introduce culture, history, & today's facts, into your subject by digging up fun facts that can help the information stick (Where did the route, prefix, suffix come from and how are they often used! Or introduce your lesson by
relating it to a music video or lyrics to a popular song in this class!)
Classroom Feud InstructionsClassroom Feud Instructions
Setting Up Your Game:The first step in setting up your game, is to open the file called Set Up The Game. If youare a Windows user this file will be called SetUpTheGame.exe and if you are a Mac userthe file will be called SetUpTheGame.osx.
At the very top of the page you will type the name of your game. Remember this name because you will be required to type the name of the game when you are ready to play the game. You will type your category, your point values, and your answers for each question. You will need to put these items in the order that you would like for them to appear in your game. After you have completed all of your rounds, click the save button in the bottom right corner.
Classroom Feud Instructions Continued…
Classroom Feud Instructions Continued…
Playing Your Game:To start playing your game, you will open the file called Classroom Feud. If you are a Windows user this
file will be called ClassroomFeud.exe, and if you are a Mac user this file will be called ClassroomFeud.osx. When you first open the game, you will need to type the name of your game as well as team names for the two teams that will be playing the game.
When you click the Start button your game will begin.
Classroom Feud Instructions Continued…
Classroom Feud Instructions Continued…
To play the game you will simply click the Ready Button to display the Category. You click answer boxes to flip over specific answers. The interactive scoreboard and strike system is controlled by a click of the mouse. TroubleshootingFor additional assistance please contact FTC Publishing by phone at 888-237-6740 or by email at [email protected]
Let’s Play…Classroom Feud!!!
Let’s Play…Classroom Feud!!!
Terms for Hello
The Adolescent BrainThe Adolescent Brain
• Understanding Adolescent Brain Development (Review PBS Online “Inside The Teenage Brain”)• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
One of Many Things You Should Know About The Adolescences
Brain…
One of Many Things You Should Know About The Adolescences
Brain…
Things You Should Know About The Adolescences Brain…Continues
Things You Should Know About The Adolescences Brain…Continues
Q: Can neurology account for everything?
A: No- It Doesn’t Factor In…
1. Environment
2. Culture3. Parenting4. Stressors
5. Personality
The Developing BrainThe Developing Brain
Brain “Growth Spurts”
• Ages 6-8: Intuitive• Ages 10-12:
Concrete Operations
• Ages 14-16: Formal Operations
Need To Knows…
• Teenage brain not fully developed until the mid 20’s!
• Hormonal Influences are huge! (Creates irritability, aggression, fear, anger!)
• Teenagers process emotions from amygdala “gut reaction” & Adults process emotions in the frontal lobe “reasoning”!
“The Developing Brain” by Randy Miller, RN, C at Kennedy Health System
Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
OUR NEEDS!
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is often portrayed in the shape of a pyramid, with the largest and lowest levels of needs at the bottom, and the need for self-actualization at the top. This pyramid also shows the stages of needs in people.
REACH THEN TEACHREACH THEN TEACH
Know Your Learning Style QuizKnow Your Learning Style Quiz
Working with TeenagersWorking with Teenagers
• Structure the task• State the emotion(s) or goal• Provide time • Lay out the logic• Listen beyond the body & verbal
Language
“The Developing Brain” by Randy Miller, RN, C at Kennedy Health System
General Teaching Principles forIncreasing Students’ Memory of Information
General Teaching Principles forIncreasing Students’ Memory of Information
1. Build your lesson plans around Their… Learning Styles, Culture, language, music, & movies!
2. Orient students attention before presenting information, & emphasize important vocabulary & concepts when thy occur.
3. Activate prior knowledge, and help students to make connections between old & new knowledge.
4. Use visual aids such as graphic organizers to highlight the important information & make it more memorable.
5. Control the amount of information presented; group related ideas.6. Control the rate at which the information is presented. (Look at faces & body
language!)
7. Provide time to review, rehearse, and elaborate on the information.8. Teach the students how to use & apply memory strategies and devices.9. Provide time & guidance in developing associations & mnemonics such
as acronyms & acrostics.10. Provide opportunities for distributed review of information, encourage
mastery.
“Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems 6th Edition” By: Candace S. Bos & Sharon Vaughn (#1. is Tracey E. Croom)
“Reach Them to Teach Them! ”
“Reach Them to Teach Them! ”
Movie ClipFrom: Bratz Movie
PLAY GAMES to LEARN!!!PLAY GAMES to LEARN!!!
• Introduce game stations that use all 3 Learning Styles ( Scategories, Clay or Lego's, & Blurt)!
• Reward all that try but an extra something goes to over achievers!
• Be very CLEAR on rules and Volume but loosen up, smile, and play with them ONLY give PRAISES and ENCOURAGEMENT!!!
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTSCLASSROOM MANAGEMENTS
Hello I am Mrs. Ewell,
Let’s review our Class Rules
Establishing Order!
Establishing Order!
Text box
Movie ClipFrom: Freedom Writers
“Switching Seats”
Establish Rules…Establish Rules…
Be Consistent!Be Consistent!
“Rules don’t Change with your mood!”
1. Be Consistent, All must Agree & Adhere to rules (Staff & Students).
2. Less leeway, More Value.
3. Non-gender bias.4. Create a Respect
theme.5. Be forgiving!
Brainstorm TimeBrainstorm Time!Brainstorm TimeBrainstorm Time!Group Exercise!
1.1. What are the top 5 What are the top 5 Rules needed in Rules needed in any classroom?any classroom?
2.2. What are the top 5 What are the top 5 disturbances in the disturbances in the classroom?classroom?
Past Vs. Present
1. What classroom management tactics worked in grades 6th & below?
• Why did they work?• How could we
modify for 7th-12th graders?
Tools & Resources!Tools & Resources!
Fill Your Book With…
CARE
Create A Problem Solver Book
• Techniques & Guidelines:(Swear Stopper, Round 2-U, Incident
Flow Chart, Posi-Calls, Positive & Negative Incentives…)
• Forms & Charts: (Classroom Guidelines, Seating Charts, & Assessments.)
• Helpful Hints: 1. (Make tabs and label everything,
Get cell numbers & emails from both students & parents)
2. Call and email regularly & send updates on positive & negative behavior- Not only bad news!!!
Tools & Resources!Tools & Resources!BooksBooks
• “Organized Teacher “ By: BrandyAlexander & Kimberly Persiani
• “Classroom Discipline Problem Solver” By :George Watson
• “Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning & Behavior Problem”
By: Candace S. Bos & Sharon Vaughn
WEBSITEWEBSITE• www.teachernet.com• www.discoveryschool.com• www.fofweb.com• www.studyisland.com• www.sitesforteachers.com• www.teachers.teach-nology.com• www.students.sbc.edu/smith/#K-12• www.suelebeau.com/freetools.htm• www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/.../
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