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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 281 of 281This was a very interesting week as I was able to implement much of what I have learned in class with peers and our wonderful trainers.One instance where I attempted to make my kindergarteners feel scholarly was when we did a science assignment on living and non living things. I referred to them as scientists as I explained that we would go outside to find non living and non living things and write them down on their clip boards. Their eyes got wide as they smiled at eachother and got excited by the one word I called them, scientists. They were enthusiastic and I believe it was a successful learning experience because of that one thing I did differently.
Areli Sosa Joulin
My kinders were also excited about the Patterns icon. They were listening for the repetitious events in the story. This helped them with prediction, comprehension, and sequence of events.
Teaching with the icons allowed the discussions to be more in depth and engaging.
The Scholarly Behavior that I introduced to my second graders was "Brings Tools". Although it is supposed to be expected that all students are to have materials ready, realistically that not always happens. I have introduced this behavior because I believe that it leads to successful learning. I have implemented a routine where students know what materials are going to be used throughout the day. Instead of having them search in their desks or getting up to their cubicles to get the materials during the day I let them know what they will need. In the morning they see their list of materials on the board and they take the initiative to gather all materials that will be used during the day. I have found that this is very beneficial because not only does it decrease time spent gathering materials throughout the day but it makes the transition from one subject to another smoother. Instead of shifting through their desks or getting up to their cubicles or even having someone pass out materials they are each responsible for gathering their materials first thing in the morning.
Yessenia Vazquez
In my classroom I introduced goal setting. It is important for the students to be self motivate. The students should feel some sort of accomplishment when they complete their goals. I noticed that the students take it seriously if I add importance to their goals.
Ricardo Velasquez
Since I teach first grade, I introduced the concept of change. We talked about what changes and how it takes place. The kids seems to really get involved in the discussion. They pointed out aspects I didn't think of originally.
Heather Brantley
I am a science teacher at my school and have many bright students who will benefit from the knowledge that I have gained from attending g/t training. I am going to utilize the steps to achieve higher thinking skills for all students. Gena martinez
As a Resource teacher I have various opportunities to implement the scholarly icons. The icon I implemented this week is the different perspectives. The lesson was to write about a time when you were surprise. This lesson open up various perspectives of the students. It was great, the students were interested and engaged.
Patricia Soria
I like the training and learning how to keep the students engaged. The strategies are needed to improve my student learning and promote my g/t students to higher level.
Mrs. C. Gutierrez
In my class, I introduced the Systems Icon. All day during different subjects, we discussed the systems involved during each concept. My students were amazed how everything is connected in some way. I can't wait to introduce more of the icons.
Samantha Sanchez
I introduced scholarly behavior by posting up "Scholars... Take tie to ponder." This triggerred a few of my students to a begin asking questions. We began to discuss what it meant to be a scholar. We took that discussion's focus to the activities my students enjoy. You have to ponder about something if you want to do it well. They told me that they have to ponder when they draw, play soccer, color, and play the piano, etc.
~Jessica LeDet~
Hello Fellow Educators,
Last week and this week I have been slowly integrating a new "Scholarly Behavior" into my classroom through discussion and follow-through. First reviewed 'come prepared' and 'set goals' the first day. Then the next day I decided to integrate what it means to 'exercise their intellect'. The students were so engaged and curious about how they were giving their brains a workout by asking questions, thinking about things, and challenging themselves to learn more than what I was actually teaching. We have been making many connections from these icons on Scholarly Behavior.
I introduced scholarly behavior in 3 separate pieces. First, I wrote the word scholar and asked the students what they thought the word meant. I also asked for examples. Then, we looked at the dictionary to get a specific definition and discussed how it was similar to our own definitions of a scholar.
After talking about the word scholar, we discussed the word behavior and shared our ideas.
Then, we put the 2 words together and discussed the meaning. They also provided me examples of scholarly behavior.
After the students provided me examples of scholarly behavior, I read some of the examples listed in the book. While reading the examples the students and I talked about what the statements meant and what we needed to do to portray scholarly behavior.
It was a great discussion and provided me a lot of insight on who my students believe portray scholarly behavior.
-Heidy Shieh
In my Perk class, I introduced scholarly behavior by talking about the importance of bringing their tools and being prepared to learn. I also spoke to parents at dismissal stressing the importance of making sure their child brings their materials to class every day (homework folders and tablets). I noticed the next day students made sure they had the materials they needed for class. I’m going to remind them every day because if I make a big deal out of being prepared, they will also.
Katherine Swearington
I have always talked about being prepared for class and having school supplies. But when I introduced the scholarly behavior of bringing tools my students seem to get the message. They are remembering to get everything out of their backpacks especially favorite pencils and glasses.
Annette Randle
I am in the process of introducing the scholarly icons in my classroom to prompt my students during daily discussions. Some of the techniques that I have already used have really boosted the students interest levels.
I have enjoyed reading all of your comments!
Heather Pollack
I have used scholarly behavior in the classroom to challenge the students more. It is very interesting to have then have open ended questioning where they come up with their own answers. They are also enoying the unanswers in books that we read. It has become a more enjoyable experience when you have the students engaged.
Terah Kuhnen
I am working on introducing the thinking icons to my students.
My students set goals for the week. our goal was to listen to and follow directions the first time. the students was interested in the goal setting and work hard to accomplish their class goal. They encouraged each and reminded each other that we set a goal to follow directions the first time they were given. Good results
Jan toby
I enjoyed introducing the scholarly behaviors to my students. We went over the list of scholarly behaviors and each student had the opportunity to act out the proper or improper behavior as well as give a scenario. Now they praise other teammates in the classroom when they see them behaving scholarly.
Melissa Ciau
I really enjoyed Day 1. I am looking forward to using these techniques to challenge GT students on my entire class. I would also liketo figure out how to help Special Ed students as well since I have some in my class. I really like that we begin the class with a story read online.
Nancy Espinoza
I have learned a lot about this GT training. I introduced the icons and everybody is excited. We are working with one icon per week until they master it. I find these icons are useful for all students and not just for GT students. In science, we are learning about the food chain. We are using the contribution icon. I ask What are the effects of the sun in the food chain? How that affects an animal is extinct from a food chain? How does it affect a ecosystem?
I have found different and interesting point of views.
Alvaro Plaza
I introduce scholarly behavior into my classroom by first modeling. I teach Pre-K and students need to see what behavior is asked of them and how to do the task. Some of the icon visuals could be too much for some students but not the implementation of them in planning and setting up lessons.
Jesus Macias
I used the graphic on p111 on the projector, first asking students, "What is a scholar?" They had an idea, but being somewhat familiar with the word scholarship helped them make the connection.
We have only disucssed the first three points so far (Come Prepared, Take Time to Ponder, Exercise Their Intellect), but the students seemed to enjoy the discussion and be very agreeable to the concepts. In every class, when I asked what "ponder" means, a student related that to taking time on a test, rather than rushing through. I thought that was interesting.
Bill Fletcher
In my class I introduced three icons, which were the Ethics, Pattern, and Unanswered questions. After discussing the icon I read The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs. One example students share about patterns was that the wolf always ran into one type of animal which was the pig. One example about unanswered questions my students share was, “why did the pig lie in the original story?”A controversy my students had was “why did the pig have to die and why didn't the wolf help them rather than harming them. It was amazing how easy you can incorporate the icons in your lesson plans and how engage the students get.
I have emphasized the scholarly behavior of exercising your intellect in my classroom. I have told my Kindergarten students to "Work Hard to Get Smart." I hope that by teaching my students how their effort is directly related to the quality of their work they will want to be scholars who always do their best. I also teach them the importance of exercising their intellect by praising my students' efforts when they are doing their best work and telling them that their brains will grow as they learn more. Hopefully in the years to come this behavior will become a habit and my students will view each task an a new opportunity to exercise their intellect.
Megan Trainor
The Scholarly Behavior that I introduced to my students is being prepared for class. I think it is very important to have all your materials ready for each lesson. I think as teachers we should model what we want out kids to follow. Teachers should always be ready and have everything prepared. Students realized that when we have our pencils sharpened , our books, our crayons out from the backpacks, etc we finish on time and there are less interruptions.
Carolina Delcid
Starting last week after lunch I decided to read a story to my students. At the end of the story, I had the students to comment on the story. One of my students began the conversation with stating that there was some things that were unanswered. So I began with unanswered questions. Now with every comprehension story, the students are in tuned for looking for those things that they wanted answered.
Lakita White
The number one thing that I knew I wanted to bring to teaching was my genuine curiosity and thirst for knowledge-- 2 characteristics that naturally aligned with the Scholarly Behavior list B-).
The past week(s) I've really been pushing 'Sees different points of view'. While it can be implemented easily in Social Studies where we act out a skit from opposing sides (Settlers v. Native Americans), I've enjoyed the challenge of encouraging this behavior in Mathematics.
We use Number Talks and I have students defend their thinking, rationale, or preference for which strategy is better. In the end, the students will choose which one makes more sense for them, but I enjoy letting students try to sway their classmates one way or another. A little debate never hurt anyone.
In my kindergarten class we started a book club. In the scholarly behavior we used the "Sees different points of views". The students were grouped in four and they read the story together. After that, we all discussed different view points about the story.
Sandra Woodfork
I have gone over some of icons of the "Scholarly Behavior" chart with my class. I showed them the icon/clip art first and asked them to tell me what they think they stand for, reminding them that it has to do with scholarly behavior.
It was interesting to hear what they thought it meant and then showing them the captions for each icon. The discussion showed how an icon can mean different things to people, but how the Big Idea is similar.
- Patricia Llanas
I really enjoyed the information about the classification of Gt students, Before this training I just knew I needed to give my recommendations for each student and the Aprenda Test. Now I have all the information about the classification.
Guadalupe Aguirre
The intoduction of the ICONS in my class was an exciting experience for my students, especially having to write their own questions and providing answers made them feel like they have taken ownership of their own learning.
Nwokeocha,Jewel
I have introduced scholarly behavior to my students. Once I explained what a scholar was, we had a great discussion. We talked about bringing tools and being prepared, as well as setting goals, asking good questions, practicing, and persevering. We broke into groups and they created their own icon and used their own wording. Since we have re-created the icons and posted them around our room, the kids really seem to take the time to “ponder big ideas” and express their “thirst for knowledge” w/o much coaxing from me.
C. Watson
Im excited to use the icon system in my classroom. I have never taught G/T students until this year and now i know how to expand their learning without having to turn to worksheets
gena martinez
My fifth graders and I often have discussions about the importance of goal setting to transforming our lives. They know in order to reach college, they will have to start planning now. I introduced the term "scholarly behavior" to give name to what we strive for daily. The icons are a positive addition to the classroom. My students feel empowered and responsible utilizing the icons in their learning. We recently had an engaging discussion about the articles of confederation and bill of rights from different points of view. Very interesting!
I first introduced the concept of scholarly behavior by explaining it and modeling. Now I point out through the day examples of scholary behavior and non-scholarly behavior. I am slowly introducing the icons one at a time and linking them to how scholars can think about things different ways.
Thanks
Lesley Fagg
I've reminded them to bring their materials to class........
We focused on the goal setting component of scholarly behavior. We started with a KWL chart. Student had an opportunity to reflect on past learning experiences. They also had an opportunity to set goals for the current day's learning opportunities.
One of the 5 rules posted i my classroom wall is Be prepared,brig pencils paper ad supplies.However with the GT scholarly class that i took i enforce the rule more rigorusly.The students now come to school and have their daily textbooks and pencils sharpended before i start my instruction.That i told them was the mark of a great scholar.
As a class we set goals for the remainder of the year such as using capital letters and periods for our sentences. We also made a new goal of being nice to one another. I introduced it using the icon for big idea. I will continue to remind them of the goals we have in place.
When we read a story we talked about looking at things from a different perspective. There was a bird on a branch and we discussed what it was thinking. The story was originally from the perspective of a child. The students were very engaged and made amazing statements from the birds perspective.
In my 1st grade class I also have been focusing on teaching my students to "take time to ponder". So very often my students are so quick, when I ask a question, to just blurt or shout out the answer without even thinking. Some students even raise their hand before I have even finished asking the complete question. I believe this concept of pondering is very essential for students to gather their thoughts and really sit and THINK before they just throw out any answer.
I introduced scholarly behavior to my Kindergarten students by explaining how scholars act and behave. They learned that they have to come prepared to school every day in order to be successful scholars. Now when they arrive to school, they check if they have the things on our "Prepared Scholar List" on the borad.
Thanks for the story online! My students were able to relate and talk about many experiences due to the story"There Were No Mirrors In My Nana's House".
I discussed and shared the true meaning of Scholarly Behavior with my class.My students each created a Thinking Map to share with the class. It was fantastic!
I introduced scholarly behavior to my class starting the first weeks of school. It is a small intro to a bigger idea. The students are excited about discussion and take on risks supporting their comments. This has opened the door, and has been an excellent start for the school year.
Today I wrote the word scholar on the board. The students shared with me their ideas about what the word scholar meant. After we talked about their perspectives of a scholar, I asked them how it would look to be scholarly. Again, I wrote on chart paper their answers. Then in another color I wrote three ideas: is curious, asks good questions, and participates. Many children responded that they were scholars. We all gave examples of each trait of scholarly behavior. I explained that my expectation for whole group tomorrow would be to utilize one of the three traits we discussed. They would have to show me how they could be scholarly based on one of the three traits we looked at. I am anxious to see how they respond next time. It was exciting to see them realize that they were indeed scholarly.
Joni McWilliams
This week I introduce being prepared daily and goal setting. In science, we are discovering magnets and conducting various experiments with magnets. Prior to all activities, we discussed materials needed and what we want to accomplish by doing this experiment. now prior to each lesson we talk about the goal with respect to the end in mind!
Name-Sina Andegherghis
The scholarly behavior that I chose to teach my students is to set goals. Students are never too young to set goals. I believe that goals give students a sense of achievement. For those students who struggle, small goals will help them feel like they have accomplished something. Having goals also help students take control of their own learning and it motivates students to strive for more.
In my kinder class I introduced a new way to help my scholars to remember to come prepared. I got each of my students a special "scholar" silly band that they wear on their wrist. Every morning they look at it to remind themselves to bring all of their homework and materials. Safe to say, the kids loved this new "scholar" piece. My kids were already very good about coming prepared, so there hasn't been a dramatic difference, but it is fun for them and is just another way to reinforce the scholar concept.
In my kindergarten class students began to experience what scholary behavior looks like from the first day of school.As we were learning school and classroom rules, "I asked the students what each rule meant to them and why do we have rules"?. They each took time to ponder on those rules and many of them looked at rules from a different prospective and some even asked meaningful question. Though they all gave great answers each child from different backgrounds was able to exercise their intellect. Now they know why all rules are important and why they are made.
This week I helped enrich social connections in my classroom. All week they were engaged in their learning. The students were placed in groups and had to analyze different parts of their Big Book for the week. They had scholarly conversations and made illustrations.
After looking over the scholarly behaviors I have found myself asking my students a lot of “why”as well as open ended questions that will give them the opportunity to think about what they are answering instead of me giving them the answer. I have also started talking to my students about patterns and where other than in math we can find them. We are currently reading The Little Red Hen and one of my students was able to identify a pattern in what the characters continue to answer her.
I have to show them in to my learners first by always update myself with new and my curiosity. I set my goals and shared them with my students. I think out loud with thoughtful questions.
Nguyen, Phat
After talking about what scholarly behavior was or meant, my students decided that to have the materials needed to work in class was very important. That was the first goal set by themselves toward achieving it.
I wrote the words "Scholarly Behavior" on the white board and we discussed some of the behaviors that are associated with this type of behavior. All day I had students reminding each other about being prepared and taking time to answer a question.
I introduced scholary behavior by initially posting the scholars poster. We discuss the different icons. I told them that all icons were important but in order to achieve success in learning we first needed to come prepare to school. As a class we made a list of all the school supples that we need to be succesful in class. After we did the list I type it and put it on their homework folder and told them that everynight they should go over the checklist to make sure that all school tools are in their backpack ready for the next school day.
This past week I applied "open ended/ why" questions more than I normally do with my kinder students. I also held back from answering or giving my personal thoughts and let my students answer in depth. I encouraged my students to pose questions to each other. The "popcorn" responses that were taking place in my class were not only interesting but added an excitement to the class!
V. Monroe
I introduced Scholarly Behavior to my kindergarten students by encouraging them to actively participate and ask questions during group discussions. We practice this everyday which helps them exercise their intellect since this early age.
I have introduced the concept of the big idea to my kinder class with every book we read. These icons are a great tool!
I enjoyed and the 1st GT session training and learned new things that I am planning to implement in my classroom. I will prepare the
icons and introduce the scholarly behavior as a day to day behavior responsibility, and jobs. Also I will explaing to the students the behavior consequences(good, bad) presenting and discuss different situations between good and bad behavior, to help my students to understand the difference between the learner behavior and scholarly behavior.
As the students entered my lab this week, I welcomed them as scholars. Many students recognized the title or definition while many seemed puzzled. After a discussion of the definition. I noticed a change in many students' behavior and posture.We reviewed the scholars chart on p. 111, before the planned lesson. I noticed a change and a desire to learn, in many students.
I started thinking of a creative way to introduce the icons in my classroom. But, I concluded that kids really like fresh and new thing in the classroom, so I just showed them the icons and we began a good discussion about how we can implement the icons in our science class. I think that this is a good tool.
I introduced the term scholarly behavior. Also, I remind them to bring the materials to class.
I introduced rules and behaviors in my Social Studies lesson this week. I asked my students why they think it is important to have rules in our city. They had a group discussion and they said "If we do not have rules the whole city will go crazy." These rules really helped my student’s brain storm and analyze the importance of having rules and what behavior we must take to be a good citizen.
I remember praising 3 students for scholarly behavior, but for the life of me now that I'm blogging I can't remember which behaviors I was praising at that time. Anyway, I feel I've made some intial progress in just that I'm recognizing and describing the good behavior as 'scholarly behavior'. Next step, I'll take better notes of what I've done. Also, instead of just rewarding good examples, I'll need to start a group anchor chart on the wall so I can start pointing to the visual clues.
I would like to get a nice color poster of the chart that we saw during class. Maybe the presenters can make a soft copy available by email or something :).
I haven't introduced the icons yet. I like them, wish I had use of them closer to the beginning of the year. However, don't think I could have posibly handled any more training or PD time out of my classroom (first year ACP).
I thoroughly enjoyed implementing the thinking skills under the differentiation strand. I observed this process during my math benchmark assessment on last week with students.
This week I introduced the word scholar to my kindergarten class. The students shared with me their ideas about what the word scholar meant. After they shared their ideas we discussed the word's meaning as well as some scholarly traits. Many children responded positively and insisted that they too could be scholars. This then lead to a discussion about ways they can display these traits daily.
In our first of four GT sessions, I have already begun implementing many of the concepts and strategies that were introduced in class. My classroom evironment is a computer lab which is a great place to encourage intellectual risks. I have always taught my students there is no mistake that cannot be corrected, so experiment and try new things. Now I am able to present one of the traits of a Scholar as one who is willing to try something new and difficult. Since this concept was introduced, my students have become more independent and self motivated.
I introduce scholarly behavior in my classroom by making it a safe environment for students to take risks without getting negative consequences. I have always encouraged my students to take chances and answer questions, even if it turns out to be wrong; teaching them the philosophy that, "if you try, you may get it right, but if you don't try, you'll certainly never get it right". I also encourage and guide them to set goals for themselves.
Regina Gardner
Kindergarten Teacher
Ed White Elementary
After introducing the concept and definitions of Scholarly Behavior, my approach has been to focus on just of few of the outstanding traits such as, "Thirsts for Knowledge and Exercises Intellect." If one of my students finds a website, invention, something technology related, or is beyond the scope of what we learned in class, they become the teacher while they present it to their peers.Their contribution is displayed so others may share the information. They are truly empowered by their own curiosity!
The icons have helped my students to learn and understand the concept. Now,they are using their detail icons in comprehension reading.
Very intersting day. I learned alot on scholary behavior and it made me reflect on my own son. Maybe he is Gt and the teachers are not recongnizing it due to his behavior problems. Anyhow, I went back to school and showed the icons. We covered the BIG IDEA i think that is easier for kindergareten students becasue we talk about main idea of stories. I have not introduced anymore. I plan on introducing as we need. I know next year we will start off at the beginning using all.
Cheryl H. HISD - said, I am new to Texas, as well as, to HISD. At first I didn't think I'd learn very much in the 30 hr gifted training, but that couldn't have been any further from the truth. There have been so many new and different dynamic's added to my base knowledge of who and what a "gifted" students is, it isn't funny. I only wish I had the information learned in the first session a few years back while considering students I eliminated from the program. Scholarly behavior? Hmmm, little Tyler has taught me so much more.
I have worked really hard this week to point out Scholarly Behavior in my classroom. I think that this is really important and meaningful given that my students were in the middle of TAKS cramming and everything seems to be little details and strategies. Instead, I took a step back to congratulate students who were using the vocabulary of the discipline, presenting proper answers and asking the big questions.
I have encouraged my students to act as Scholars in the past few weeks. This is especially important as the state tests are coming up (have passed now) and they tend to get lost in the details. I have encouraged them and praised them for asking meaningful questions and for using precise and academic language in class. It's going well!
1) I wonder what if I slept 12 hours a day, would I think better or worsen in the day than 8 hours of sleep.
2) I predicted the video for “exercise” and “sleep” were most there.
3) These information reminding me about when I was younger.
That is wonderful becouse we start prctice all the G/T Tools.
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