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Explore the rebuilding process of the education system in Minnesota, focusing on school reconstruction, parent involvement, community engagement, and curriculum redevelopment. Discover the importance of teacher-student relationships, discipline strategies, and fostering a democratic learning environment. Learn how to empower students and teachers for success through practical skills, mentorship opportunities, and community engagement. Watch insightful videos and engage in activities to enhance teaching styles and student-teacher collaboration.
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“I Can” An Education 4 Success
“I CAN” • Learn • Become a Doctor • Become a Surgeon • Become a Lawyer • Become a Judge • Become a Teacher • Become a Professor
State of MN Student Demographics Data from 2008-09 school year Student Population: 823234
Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Statewide 2008-09 School Year Data http://education.state.mn.us/ReportCard2005/stateStaffing.do;jsessionid=LsXBsp4tZ5s6zbxvQGf3QmLvk0gvGbhnGmyPM2VJYSnwQwBNtFk1!1720387978?SCHOOL_NUM=000&DISTRICT_NUM=9999&DISTRICT_TYPE=99
Rebuilding Process • School Reconstruction • Parent Connection • Community Connection • Student Connection • Democracy & Power • Curriculum Reconstruction • Redevelopment Teacher Bonus & Incentives
RECONSTRUCTION IS NECCESSARY • http://www.hcz.org/media/hcz-tv?task=videodirectlink&id=5
SCHOOL BUILDING • Up To Date Construction • Picture Posting Art • Environment
Parent Connection • Mary Midgley :
Parent Connection Part 2 • Parent opportunity to learn what their student is learning according to subjects with their student Evening Coursework Opportunity Saturday Coursework Opportunity • Communicating Practical Skills • Parent Volunteer Tutoring / Mentoring Saturday School • Transportation Opportunity
Parent Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_gN-1gmwiU&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKLTJVvhFgM&feature=related
Building Teacher/Student Relationships • Human Being to Human Being Relationship • Sincere Concern • Desire To Learn from the students • Environment for Questions • Passion
Building Teacher/Student Relationships Activity Who are your Students? • Select 4 teachers in different subjects • Have remainder as the students in the class Select a teacher not in your teaching subject • Open class with discussion • Teacher/Student Passions • Likes / Dislikes • Fears / Worries • Interest • Favorite Subject • New • Success • Weakness
What’s Learned? • What is the new trend? • What are students interest? • What concerns or issues are the students faced with? • Have your students been successful in your teaching subject? • What suggestions did the students have in being successful in your teaching subject? • How can I apply what I have learned to my curriculm?
A Star Teacher • Relationships with Students • Discipline & Punishment • Homework • Grading & Testing
Discipline • Skilled Practitioners Expect Problems • Classes made up of “Normal” children • Problem Children • Proactive Disciplinarians • Strong Personal Relationship • Student Involvement • Teacher’s who feel harried act harried
Discipline Activity • Two groups of Teachers • One Group misbehaving students get yelled at • One Group complete activity demonstrating positive behavior • Use Frank’s Example: Teacher takes writing and degrades penmanship to class and ask class if he should rewrite the assignment • Use bullying Example: Students ask for seat change because of being picked on. Teacher tells student first come first serve seat plan. No help from avoiding bullying.
Effective Teacher Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oehUnEw7ZMs&feature=related • www.youtube.com/watch?v=egRRoGqrRfQ&feature=related
Power & Democracy Can you Meet State Standards in a classroom that allows the students power & democracy?
Power & Democracy • Public Achievement • Community Engagement • Peer Engagement • Life Skills • Social Skills • Character Building
Song In Subjects • Science (DNA) • Math • Reading
Rap Activity • Three groups of teachers • Teachers to come up with a math problem & solution in song.
Peer Engagement Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhvaDFwmfBY • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6m1RqsEze0&feature=related
Videos Example • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWrAhQ9T_OI&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjl4f1BCLxY&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzG6mV0wCLY&NR=1