Episode 74 – Specials/Electives+Core – In This Together

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Lauren Pena – @lauren_pena16

Overview of chat topic

Specials/Elective + Core = In this together

Questions from the chat:

A music teacher friend mentioned recently that two different classroom teachers told her she wasn’t a real teacher, but just there so they could have plan time.

I don’t think most teachers agree. That’s why I’m excited for tomorrow night’s #oklaed chat! pic.twitter.com/3GHVno91lm

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 21, 2018

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Q1 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/4XSYiuGrNT

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 23, 2018

A1 Specials help an individual become more well rounded. It is so sad art and music were the first programs cut. We still have library, computer, and PE. They are important, but our kids are missing out on other ways to develop their talents. #oklaed

— Nancy Williams (@nancy_nwilliams) July 23, 2018

A1: a time for students to explore creative or physical interests, a time to enrich and help teach the whole child, a way to help students connect personally/uniquely to the learning process. #oklaed https://t.co/2d0JGBFw3Y

— aub (@AubreeNoelle2) July 23, 2018

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Q2 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/8fypfPNqv5

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 23, 2018

A2. #OKLAED Opportunities for #mindblown understandings and exposure to concepts (i.e. creative expression) not usually covered in class= ie. different languages, music, art, design, technology. etc. pic.twitter.com/p5U63Hgvif

— 𝙳𝚛 𝙻𝚊𝚛𝚊 𝚂𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚢, 𝙽𝙱𝙲𝚃 (@MrsSearcy112) July 23, 2018

A2: Exposure to non core classes allow students the opportunity to gain skills in a career field of their choosing to better prepare them for a career path outside of school #oklaed #teachag

— Robby Branscum (@robbybranscum) July 23, 2018

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Q3 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/kuGsWsxbnm

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 23, 2018

Q3- I hate to use your graphic, but forensics, creative writing, world cultures/religions. #oklaed https://t.co/iQRT3rAdpa

— Taylor Upchurch (@Taylor_Upchurch) July 23, 2018

A3) I would have killed for more access to computers and not just typing. #oklaed

— Eric Justin Bates (@ejbband21) July 23, 2018

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Q4 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/94UQeswc90

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 23, 2018

A4: To all non-core teachers, remember that your subjects are what we live for! Shout out to yall for everything yall do! #oklaed

— Chong Si Lor- #INFP (@chong2087) July 23, 2018

A4: That not all elective classes are a blow off. The S's work hard in these classes. #oklaed https://t.co/Q8TPd6Sfzn

— Adam Rogers M.Ed. (@MrRogersTech) July 23, 2018

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Q5 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/FkQqpmFFMy

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 23, 2018

A5. The test is always there and the pressure is always there. I teach a core class now and I had no idea how much stress my colleagues were under…even though they tried to explain it to me. #oklaed

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 23, 2018

A5) It’s not just your class. They think English is a blow-off class too. #oklaED https://t.co/6wa4YncjM9

— Becki Maldonado Senate 16 2018 (@teamsenbecki) July 23, 2018

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Q6 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/CVSXXNl8Ak

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 23, 2018

#OklaEd A6: To be honest, I believe the slicing learning into isolated courses is so barbaric … I believe Ts could get together on a set of multidisciplinary driving questions, get groups and facilitate their collaboration, AND standing back as consultants / mentors. https://t.co/6jH1FeXpNo

— John Bennett (@jcbjr) July 23, 2018

A6 I think we can say there are way more times when we can collaborate on cross curricular activities than situations where we can't! WHY NOT? #oklaed

— Kenneth Ward (@kennethdward) July 23, 2018

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Q7 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/AB6uAGeD5v

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 23, 2018

A7 Find ways to give students meaningful choices inside & outside your classroom. This can include how they “show what they know” in a particular unit, but can also involve flexible seating arrangements in class. Be intentional about empowering students. #OklaEd

— Wesley Fryer 🌎🎙🚀 (@wfryer) July 23, 2018

I’m not sure if SPED is core or non-core? Either way, I want other teachers to use me as a resource. Use those accommodations! Let me know if they aren’t working.
We can make a great game plan to help our student succeed and your class run as smoothly as possible! #oklaed https://t.co/mE2Zo4aAdd

— ChristineTeel Wesley (@ChristineTeel) July 23, 2018

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Q8 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/JYlP1ylMRc

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 23, 2018

A8 We have to value the learner over a test score and understand the importance of “specials” to academic and social development. #oklaed

— Jennifer Seitsinger (@room20awesome) July 23, 2018

A8: Clinton #cpsreds added an AP Spanish class last year. By expanding this "essential/elective" department we had almost 10 students get their foot into the college door with University credits thanks to the course. Accountability CAN include electives. #oklaed https://t.co/gdAoy4J8eP

— Krista Steiner (@ProfeSteiner) July 23, 2018

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Q9 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/Y9bSzrDKcR

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 23, 2018

A9 – I attended all the home athletic events, my old school needed an athletic facilitator (I have NEVER coached), so I filled the gap for 3 years. S’s work harder for their extra curricular activity than anything else, they love seeing us there. #oklaed https://t.co/AeHC0z6fT4

— Dena Rogers (@dena_rogers) July 23, 2018

A9 – I would be at everything if I could make it work easily with 3 children aged 7 and under of my own. My favorite event though was our year end awards night. Seeing my students getting honored for their vast abilities was rewarding. #oklaed https://t.co/1UGg2uUbct

— Todd Gragg (@MrGragg) July 23, 2018

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Q10 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/cYWk2KTutU

— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) July 23, 2018

• Erin: Yep
• Scott: Well – it was just impossible to pick only one…

 

Boomsauce tweet(s) of the night:

Scott:

YES! Let them be good at something. Let them FEEL that. And please don’t take it from them as their punishment 😓 #oklaed https://t.co/gbprDPTWLa

— aub (@AubreeNoelle2) July 23, 2018

Next week on the #oklaed chat

Legislative update with Shawn Hime @shawnhime

Join us at 8 PM CST Sunday on Twitter for the #OklaEd chat!