you are a star polisher: communication and ethics induction professional development september, 2013
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YOU ARE A STAR POLISHER:Communication
and Ethics
Induction Professional DevelopmentSeptember, 2013
WELCOME!
Outcomes:• Network with other
secondary teachers• Understand the
importance of ethics • Reflect on and further
skills needed to be a better communicator
Why ethics? eth·ics/ˈɛθɪks/ Show Spelled [eth-iks] Show IPA plural noun
1. ( used with a singular or plural verb ) a system of moral principles: the ethics of a culture. 2. the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.: medical ethics; Christian ethics. 3. moral principles, as of an individual: His ethics forbade betrayal of a confidence. 4. ( usually used with a singular verb ) that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions.
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Special Education LawsSprinkled with Ethics
Polish Your Self-ReflectionWhat is your first reaction?
Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Source
immigrant
cheerleader
laborer
at-risk
achievementgap
rich
administrator
lawyers
white male
apartments
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With your table group, determine one word to summarize your learning.
ONE WORD SUMMARY
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 don’t even notice it until it changes.
Cultural Proficiency by Randall B. Lindsey, Kikanza Nuri Robins, Raymond D. Terrell (2003)
...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
Sharing
LIGHTS OUT…
What assumptions did you see in the video?
What assumptions
have you seen in a
school setting?
How do you think assumptions can impact
student achievement
in your classroom?
What will you do about that
impact?
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
everyone’s children. Journal of Teacher Education, 57(3), 292-299.
1. Positive perspectives on parents and families
2. Communication of high expectations3. Learning within the context of culture4. Student-centered instruction5. Culturally mediated instruction6. Reshaping the curriculum7. Teacher as facilitator
- The Education Alliance, Brown University http://www.alliance.brown.edu/tdl/
Characteristics of Effective Cultural Responsive Learning
• Divide into groups • Each group becomes an expert on assigned section• Be ready to share key learning, providing an application
Jigsaw
1. Positive perspectives on parents and families
2. Communication of high expectations3. Learning within the context of culture4. Student-centered instruction5. Culturally mediated instruction6. Reshaping the curriculum7. Teacher as facilitator
- The Education Alliance, Brown University http://www.alliance.brown.edu/tdl/
Characteristics of Effective Cultural Responsive Learning
• 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_kLEovriM
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Pick One…
Milky Way: You are easy to talk to and make those around you comfortable. You are always reaching for the stars to make this world better.
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 think quickly on your feet and your students and peers love you. You aren’t what many people are expecting!
Snickers: You are sassy and humorous. Everyone enjoys being around you, but you are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in shaking your hand!
Hershey: You are romantic, warm, and loving. You care about other people and be counted on in a pinch. You tend to melt at sentimental moments!
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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.
Skittles: Your personality might be described as magical. You are believer that anything can happen and always figure out how to make the best of life’s opportunities.
Reeses’ Peanut Butter Cups: You are a very amusing and devoted 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 situations. You are sort of trapped between personality types.
Pick One…
Polish YourCommunication
How do you communicate ?
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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 Instructionby Robert J. Marzano, et al.
McREL
1. Identifying similarities and differences
2. Summarizing and notetaking3. Reinforcing effort and providing recognition
4. Homework and practice5. 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
What did that mean?
Email Etiquette
• Write a meaningful subject line • Keep the message focused • Avoid attachments • Identify yourself clearly • Be kind — don’t flame• Proofread • Don’t assume privacy • Distinguish between formal and
informal situations • Respond promptly • Show respect and restraint
Social Network Communication
Emails, Twitters, Blogs, Facebook, Message Boards, Forums, Tags, Google +, Tumblr, Teacher Websites…
Like Cards_______ is like because _______
_______ is not like because _______
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Visual Communication
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
The Art of Active Listening
Learner… Collaborator...
Leader
Be a…
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.
You are a star polisher!