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YOU ARE A STAR POLISHER Induction Professional Development September 30, 2011 Facilitated by Edlyn Plute and Julie Shaw

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WELCOME!

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Lets explore What is your first reaction? Word 1Word 2Word 3Source

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immigrant

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at-risk

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Michael Jackson

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minority

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laborer

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rich

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high school teacher

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lawyers

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white male

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trailer park

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With your table group, determine one word to summarize your learning. ONE WORD SUMMARY ONE WORD SUMMARY

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You cannot not have a culture. Nor can there be an environment that is culture-free or without cultural bias. A culture is like the air; it is everywhere and you dont even notice it until it changes. Cultural Proficiency by Randall B. Lindsey, Kikanza Nuri Robins, Raymond D. Terrell (2003)

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...Listening...requires not only open eyes and ears, but open hearts and minds. We do not really see through our eyes or hear through our ears, but through our beliefs...It is not easy, but it is the only way to learn what it might feel like to be someone else and the only way to start dialogue ~ Lisa Delpit

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SILENT BEATS HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=76BBOYREL48 HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=76BBOYREL48

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Sharing LIGHTS OUT

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What assumptions did you see in the video?

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What assumptions have you seen in a school setting?

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How do you think assumptions can impact student achievement in your classroom?

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What will you do about that impact?

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A culturally responsive classroom is one in which teachers and students strive to create a caring social-emotional climate that serves individual and group needs of all members of the learning community. - Grant, C. A., & Gillette, M. (2006). A candid talk to teacher educators about effectively preparing teachers who can teach everyones children. Journal of Teacher Education, 57(3), 292-299.

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1.Positive perspectives on parents and families 2.Communication of high expectations 3.Learning within the context of culture 4.Student-centered instruction 5.Culturally mediated instruction 6.Reshaping the curriculum 7.Teacher as facilitator - The Education Alliance, Brown University http://www.alliance.brown.edu/tdl/http://www.alliance.brown.edu/tdl/ Characteristics of Effective Cultural Responsive Learning

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Divide into groups Each group becomes an expert on assigned section Be ready to share key learning, providing an application Jigsaw

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1.Positive perspectives on parents and families 2.Communication of high expectations 3.Learning within the context of culture 4.Student-centered instruction 5.Culturally mediated instruction 6.Reshaping the curriculum 7.Teacher as facilitator - The Education Alliance, Brown University http://www.alliance.brown.edu/tdl/http://www.alliance.brown.edu/tdl/ Characteristics of Effective Cultural Responsive Learning

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Use the reflection tool to continue your personal growth Continue to be aware of your personal belief system Continue to identify your personal unconscious bias Continue to increase your level of cultural proficiency http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX _kLEovriMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX _kLEovriM Where do I go from here?

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Baby Ruth: You are sweet, loving, cuddly. You love all warm fuzzy items. You are also a little nutty. 3 Musketeers: You are adventurous, love new ideas, are a champion of underdogs and a slayer of dragons. Sweet Tarts: You are a fun loving person with a sharp wit. You are the first person on the invitation list for any party. You think quickly on your feet and your students and peers love you. You arent what many people are expecting! Snickers: You are fun-loving, sassy, and humorous. Everyone enjoys being around you, but you are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in shaking hands! Hershey: You are romantic, warm, and loving. You care about other people and be counted on in a pinch. You tend to melt!. Almond Joy: You are always ready to give and receive. You are very energetic and really like to get into life. The opposite sex is always attracted to you. 100 Grand: You are generous and kind. You are always willing to give to others around you. People seek you out as their confidant and you are always willing to help. A problem solver with a heart worth a lot of dough! Reeses Peanut Butter Cups: You are a very fun and loving person. You like to laugh and people enjoy being with you. Twizzlers: You are pragmatic and conservative. You tend to be more methodical and like to have things planned out ahead instead of leaving things to chance. Twix: You are both brittle and supple in social situation. You are sort of trapped between personality types.

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What do you communicate to others?

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Verbal Communication

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When a teacher expresses sympathy over failure, lavishes praise for completing a simple task, or offers unsolicited help, the teacher may send unintended messages of low expectations. Kathleen Severian- Wilmeth

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What Works in Classroom Instruction by Robert J. Marzano, et al. McREL 1. Identifying similarities and differences 2. Summarizing and notetaking 3. Reinforcing effort and providing recognition 4. Homework and practice 5. Nonlinguistic representations 6. Cooperative learning 7. Setting objectives and providing feedback 8. Generating and testing hypotheses 9. Cues, questions, and advance organizers

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Non-verbal Communication

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Written Communication

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Once you post it, you lose control http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =CE2Ru-jqyrY

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Social Network Communication Emails, Twitters, Blogs, Facebook, Message Boards, Forums, Tags, Google +, Tumblr, Teacher Websites Like Cards _______ is like _______ _______ is not like _______

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Email Etiquette Write a meaningful subject line Keep the message focused Avoid attachments Identify yourself clearly Be kind dont flame Proofread Dont assume privacy Distinguish between formal and informal situations Respond promptly Show respect and restraint

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Visual Communication

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Active Listening

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http://www.mhhe.com/business/manag ement/buildyourmanagementskills/upd ated_flash/topic13b/quiz.html

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1.Pausing 2.Paraphrasing 3.Summarizing 4.Minimal encourages 5.Reflecting 6.Giving feedback 7.Emotional labeling 8.Probing 9.Validation 10.Focus on problem 11.Redirecting

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LeaderLearnerCollaborator

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Effective communication is essential for building a prosperous career. Even the most experienced teachers are always learning to communicate effectively because their students are always changing.

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