Transcript Educating Males in a Video Crazy World

Educating Males in a Video
Crazy World !
Welcome to Our Room!
Definition of Insanity!
Doing the same thing over and
over and expecting the same
results.
Your outlook determines your
outcome!- Ms. W.
This is not a lesson but a way of
teaching!
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They want to achieve the
American dream their
way!- Ent. MagazineSnoop
Male is the head of their
household.
Please keep an open
mind when learning about
new teaching techniques.
Implement at least one
new teaching technique
or strategy next week.
Effects of /Music / Televison/
Video Games on the Brain
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Shorter Attention
Span
Desensitivity – Loving
Better Eye- Hand
Coordination
Another form of
motivation – GospelRap – Micheal Phelps
4 Steps to Remember
Video Games/Street Life /Basketball vs.
Classrooms
What all situations have in common
VISION
RELATIONSHIP
ENGAGEMENT
RECOGNITION
VISION
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Teach students how to be
visionaries- athletes,
rappers, drug dealers-JZ
Conversations- jobs and
entrepreneurships
Help students establish
one goal per card
marking.
Print the goals on a Class
List Poster
Personalize goals and
have them write it on an
index card and attach it to
their desk.
Question: What are some
ways that you can help your
children visualize their future?
Activity # 2 - Balloons
RELATIONSHIPS
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The Wire
Lunch with the
teacher
5 minute conferences
With-it-ness
Positive Phone Calls
and postcards home
Self ReflectionCheck Yourself!Teacher Notes!
RELATIONSHIPS
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Attending games, plays, Sylvan etc.
Know your audience- music , games, etc.incorporate it into your lessons
Boys are not girls. Ex. Prominent leaders
Ritalin- Decrease Special Ed. Referrals - Elontay
Foster Children
High Expectations- Show it!
Your relationships with your students are
powerful!
Question: What strategies or
techniques do you use to
establish a relationship with
your students?
Classroom Management
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Decorate room/hallways
with positive images
Visual Learners
College Wall – Cafeteria
Greet each student- Say
Thank You!
30 days to become a
habit- Anti Bullying
Pledge
Rambling/ Bare Walls/
Sleepers
Establish a classroom
community- Lamar-
Classroom Management
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3 Rules
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follow the rules from
elementary
Homework-80%
Class work
Consistency
Identify the leaders of the
class
No F’s – a’s,b’s, c’s or do
over – safety net
Positive Behavior
Incentives
Classroom Management
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Cooler Room
Copies on colored paper
Question??????
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What Classroom
Management
techniques have you
found to be effective
in your classroom?
Activity # 3 – Hustle Lesson
ENGAGEMENT
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Classroom Created
Signals
Collage Portfolios
Flip Charts
Technology – computers,
palm pilotsAccelerated Math-Top 10Challenge 24Learning Stations
One Confidence Boosting
Activity
Individualized Plans
Peer Tutors – Leaders
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Call male students by
their last names
Plant the seed of
entrepreneurship
Introduce your lessons
using, music, film, etc.
Sports Illustrated for Kids
Cartoons- Writing
assignments
Break assignments down
Incentives for
assignments – tax breaks
Engagement
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Know your audience
when creating projects –
Demetrius
Writing is for GIRLS!
Show connections
Studying together is Gay!
– Asians
Gender Specific
Programs
Voting Process –
Christian- AHA moment!
The more exciting your
class is…the less
QUESTION????????
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What
activities/programs
have you done that
you have found to be
very engaging?
RECOGNITION
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Scientists Row, Mathematicians Lane, Artists
Avenue, Writers Way Board
Banner – All Students each card marking
Student of the Month – vary qualificationsWesley
Caught ya! – School wide Activity
Especially keep an eye on those who really
need positive reinforcement
Clothes pins- Schoolwork
Display your degrees
RECOGNITION
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Everyone has a talent – Art Gallery –
Cable Black History Month ContestSports- Drama, Talent Show
Book Reports- Mr. Shelton
School Newsletters
Teacher Websites
Vince Young – Recognition - BET
QUESTION??????
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How do you
recognize your
students in your
classroom and/or
school?
RESOURCES
RCT TEAM
Churches
Mama
Jackey Africa
Checkbook
Points
Grantsalert. POLITICAL
Incentives com
LEADERS
Technology Non-Profits
Homework Spelling
Notes
Bee
Stock
Market
Game
Hill Harper/
The Pact
QUESTION??????
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What resources do you use to help you
have an effective classroom?
Children are going to
learn…the question is Where?