tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307393085914965.post4445747101398250108..comments2016-07-29T05:40:03.374-07:00Comments on Teach 'n' Life: How Zumba Will Help My StudentsBecky Reighardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10180523446980689368noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307393085914965.post-34811668118632369122012-07-18T09:58:09.370-07:002012-07-18T09:58:09.370-07:00Hi Paula,
I'm glad the title caught your eye ...Hi Paula,<br /><br />I'm glad the title caught your eye and got you into the conversation. <br /><br />I have the same wish as you do. There are a few at my school who are as active as I am, but we probably make up about 5% of the faculty. I'm hoping that continuing to share blog posts and things I learn will encourage others to join in.<br /><br />Unfortunately we have some very loud voices against teachers doing anything outside the school day. I'm going to try and make my voice louder, and more respectful, to help people see that these are the steps we need to take for our kids to be successful.<br /><br />Thanks for joining the conversation!Becky Reighardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180523446980689368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307393085914965.post-73083943835768237912012-07-18T07:57:10.913-07:002012-07-18T07:57:10.913-07:00Hi Becky,
I had to read this because of the title...Hi Becky, <br />I had to read this because of the title. Great hook by the way. I am glad you reminded us how important validation can be. (Yes, I love the video Lani.) As Angela Maiers says, we all need to tell those around us #youmatter. <br /><br />I wish others at my school would be more open to collaboration. I am constantly inviting others in to participate when I'm doing Skype calls so that they can see how I use it to connect and share with others. I am still the only teacher in my building who is on Twitter, uses Skype, blogs, etc. Each year as school starts I am optimistic that others will join me. <br /><br />I will keep in mind this post as I return to my school this year.PLNauglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17589718884625860829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307393085914965.post-29091773666618989242012-07-17T20:09:40.194-07:002012-07-17T20:09:40.194-07:00Nancy, I agree with you about participating online...Nancy, I agree with you about participating online and not so much in real life. I've been thinking a lot about this. I know that it doesn't matter how much I learn online and do in my classroom, unless those of us who are passionate about changing education start getting the word out in our buildings that change will never happen. This year I definitely have a goal to help spread the change positively in my building.<br /><br />Lani, as always, thank you so much for adding to the conversation. I haven't seen this video, but I'm looking forward to watching it again and sharing with others!<br /><br />Karen, you bring up another wonderful point about class. If your classes are the same as ours, we often get new songs. It is so frustrating for me when I can't do the new one. As you mentioned, relaxing and not worrying about being perfect is a huge step. Another important piece is the practice. The more you do the songs, the better you get, and the more fun you have! It is hard for those kids when they continually "don't get it" or don't measure up, but I think that's where the importance of our validation comes into play. I tell my kids often that I know getting the right score is a challenge, but I expect them to get one point closer each time they give it a try. <br /><br />Thanks to all three of you for adding to the conversation. Hopefully others will chime in with their connections!Becky Reighardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180523446980689368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307393085914965.post-19095959428820602562012-07-17T08:04:57.878-07:002012-07-17T08:04:57.878-07:00Hi Becky,
Thanks for calling to mind something I w...Hi Becky,<br />Thanks for calling to mind something I was reminded of by my Zumba adventures. I was definitely having to learn something new in every class, and it was very difficult for me. When I was able to relax and not worry about doing everything exactly like the instructor, knowing that I was still getting a Lot of exercise, things went much better. I really felt for students who struggle with much of what they are expected to do in school and then have to be graded.... Well I try to put myself in their shoes and be encouraging and scaffold as much as possible to facilitate achievement of our grade level goals, but there is always the lovely STAAR test looming ahead (and the benchmarks leading up) so these poor guys never feel like they measure up. How discouraging! Anyway, thanks for the post. It certainly got me thinking and I haven't even had my second cup of coffee yet:)Karen Amadornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307393085914965.post-74410179470898916862012-07-17T07:09:50.673-07:002012-07-17T07:09:50.673-07:00Becky,
This post resonates with me so much--- the...Becky,<br />This post resonates with me so much--- the alignment of what you've experienced in Zumba and what could occur in teaching is perfect!<br /><br />Your thoughts on validation strike me as so important and reminded me of a video a Connected Coach shared in the last eCourse section-- likely you've seen it?<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />LaniLani Ritter Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04865773831301050009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307393085914965.post-89626859016947660702012-07-17T06:24:17.666-07:002012-07-17T06:24:17.666-07:00Hi Becky,
Love how you connect Zumba to your c...Hi Becky,<br /> Love how you connect Zumba to your classroom. Just goes to show that we can learn something and apply it to a new situation. Isn't that what we want our students to do as well. <br /><br /> Last year I felt like I kept to myself in my own building yet a I was constantly sharing on Twitter. Your post has inspired me to get out of my classroom and to invite others in - my administrator was always asking us to visit our peers and we never really capitalized on that - this year will be different. <br /><br /> Just those three words "Great Job Tonight" made you feel validated. We need to make sure that we are saying those words directly to our students on a daily basis...even if they are not quite getting the concepts - the idea of putting forth care and effort in their work should be recognized.<br /><br />Thanks Becky for inspiring and sharing.Nancy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785303835521700957noreply@blogger.com