tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363356760450940988.post5112521921167422042..comments2023-05-22T10:24:47.725-04:00Comments on Re-Learning To Teach: Parent-Teacher ConferencesJustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309915942161862912noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363356760450940988.post-84324614558053436162013-11-12T09:36:23.300-05:002013-11-12T09:36:23.300-05:00Justin - Amazing. Am I allowed to be proud of you?...Justin - Amazing. Am I allowed to be proud of you? If so, I am! Your students are lucky to have you (and vice versa). Keep up the great work.Raj Shahhttp://www.mathplusacademy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363356760450940988.post-29756926370257905402013-11-11T14:39:47.374-05:002013-11-11T14:39:47.374-05:00I am fully convinced that EVERY district, every sc...I am fully convinced that EVERY district, every school has something that they do better than others. It may be hard to find, but it's there.<br /><br />One of the things that I think our school does better than anywhere else is our system for parent-teacher conferences. It allows the teachers to spend time together and solidify the sense of community when not meeting with parents, and allows them to work together, supporting each other when they do.<br /><br />It's much easier to have a conference when you hear that other teachers are not only having the same issues, but expressed those to the parents.<br /><br />It's easier for the parents as well since they come to one room to meet with all of the teachers and usually don't have to wait more than 5 minutes to see someone.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309915942161862912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363356760450940988.post-17284249129879976662013-11-11T14:34:02.918-05:002013-11-11T14:34:02.918-05:00I love reading these reflections. Your school'...I love reading these reflections. Your school's conference system sounds wonderful. I so admire how you've poured yourself into the challenge of taking your teaching craft to the next level. It's very inspiring!<br /><br />- Elizabeth (@cheesemonkeysf)cheesemonkeysfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311170815422010013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363356760450940988.post-65059753403385330072013-11-08T18:26:02.175-05:002013-11-08T18:26:02.175-05:00Interestingly, I'm MORE likely to be abrasive ...Interestingly, I'm MORE likely to be abrasive with my colleagues because they are adults and should know better.<br /><br />I'm really the worst...Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309915942161862912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363356760450940988.post-70822736097543474022013-11-08T17:24:00.616-05:002013-11-08T17:24:00.616-05:00I know, right? How often do we as teachers casuall...I know, right? How often do we as teachers casually throw out a comment that may be intended as instructive, but is actually hurtful. Would we say that in the same way to a peer? Food for thought...<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11341562843233653636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363356760450940988.post-30690621963308086012013-11-08T17:17:46.364-05:002013-11-08T17:17:46.364-05:00Thank you! I need to put those on posters all arou...Thank you! I need to put those on posters all around my room. For the kids, but also for me...Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309915942161862912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363356760450940988.post-75411270924416888352013-11-08T16:54:41.970-05:002013-11-08T16:54:41.970-05:00These rules apply to teacher/student interactions ...These rules apply to teacher/student interactions too!<br /> <br />“Treat others as you would yourself be treated.” — Hinduism<br />“What you yourself hate do to no man.” — Judaism<br />“Hurt not others with that which pains you.” — Buddhism<br />“Do unto all men as you would wish to have done.” — Islam<br />“Live in harmony, for we are all related.” — Native American<br />“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” — Christianity<br /><br />(Ref: “World Peace Village” created by Sr. Josetta Walsh)<br /><br />Nice post. Good job, my friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11341562843233653636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363356760450940988.post-35964516105534054722013-11-08T07:46:09.379-05:002013-11-08T07:46:09.379-05:00Thank you so much for your comments. What I find ...Thank you so much for your comments. What I find interesting is that I am "iron fist" by nature. The strictness and regimented approach has been what I've been using because it comes naturally to me. This year, I've given up some of that control and the results have been interesting.<br /><br />I attribute this less to my letting go and relaxing and more to my asking myself "Why do I do this?" When I can't come up with a good answer, I've tried to change it. Maybe I was moving more towards who I am supposed to be as a teacher and just didn't realize it.<br /><br />My colleagues have stated MANY times this year that I am a completely different person than last year. When I commented on that to parents last night, there was always another teacher there to nod their head vigorously.<br /><br />I think it's tough for teachers, especially new teachers, to be able to draw that line between treating the students like people and treating them like friends.<br /><br />Teacher education programs should teach more civility.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309915942161862912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363356760450940988.post-55077014283926766442013-11-08T07:30:01.198-05:002013-11-08T07:30:01.198-05:00By nature, I'm a very laid back, calm person. ...By nature, I'm a very laid back, calm person. When I first started teaching, I felt that other teachers had the answer for me and that was to teach with the iron fist, and if the students didn't like it, tough. But my first few years were difficult, because it was so unnatural for me to act this way. Then I tried something new: treating students like human beings, and they responded to this. <br /><br />I've read you blog title and noticed when you started blogging, and I love the changes that you are making. It seems as though you have found your teacher self. Well done!Simplifying Radicalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18224970054720193042noreply@blogger.com