One of my passions is actively fostering positive relationships with my students. Over the six years I have been an educator I have tried to find a means to live this out daily.
I have asked other teachers what has worked for them. I have tried my own variations.
Each time, something was lacking or it was too big to actually continue to do.
Twitter has allowed me to learn beyond the space that I stand and has dramatically changed how I view learning and my educational practices. I started following Monte Syrie (@montesyrie) on Twitter, an educator from Washington, after reading his thoughts on building relationships in the classroom. As a learner, I know that I can grow and better for my students daily.
I learned about Smiles and Frowns is from Mr. Syrie. He writes about it purpose in his blog piece, REFLECTION’S REALITY: RELATIONSHIPS ARE NOT ACCIDENTS.
This time, 5-8 minutes (depending on class size) at the beginning of class has allowed me to get to know my students and to understand what is happening in their lives by simply asking them if they are Smiling or Frowning. Every student has the right to pass if they are not wanting to share that particular day. What I have seen is usually its the people that the student chooses to sit with that encourage them to share if they are passing every day.
Life does not stop at the door and for me to be the best teacher I can be for my students I need to provide opportunities for them to share what is happening, happy or sad.
- Dylan Wince
I have asked other teachers what has worked for them. I have tried my own variations.
Each time, something was lacking or it was too big to actually continue to do.
Twitter has allowed me to learn beyond the space that I stand and has dramatically changed how I view learning and my educational practices. I started following Monte Syrie (@montesyrie) on Twitter, an educator from Washington, after reading his thoughts on building relationships in the classroom. As a learner, I know that I can grow and better for my students daily.
I learned about Smiles and Frowns is from Mr. Syrie. He writes about it purpose in his blog piece, REFLECTION’S REALITY: RELATIONSHIPS ARE NOT ACCIDENTS.
This time, 5-8 minutes (depending on class size) at the beginning of class has allowed me to get to know my students and to understand what is happening in their lives by simply asking them if they are Smiling or Frowning. Every student has the right to pass if they are not wanting to share that particular day. What I have seen is usually its the people that the student chooses to sit with that encourage them to share if they are passing every day.
Life does not stop at the door and for me to be the best teacher I can be for my students I need to provide opportunities for them to share what is happening, happy or sad.
- Dylan Wince