What is it about me your can’t teach?

Lola WestRegion 16 ESC

ABCs of Successful Students

• A• B• C• D• E• F

Dr. Eleanor Rodriguez

Things heard in Region

• Their parents are not involved• Their parents (genetics)• From a Physics teacher) We need to weed

them out sooner (math reference)• (You can’t teach lazy folks• Most belong to SPED• They can’t think• They don’t care

No Silver Bullets

• But no excuses

How can we affect the lives of children

• Care first• Meet physical needs• Support them• Open them up to possibilitiesHOPE

5 Little

BIG things

Ritual

• Signals• Constant structure

Math is easyEasy breezy

You can do itPut your mind to it!

Protons Protons ProtonsAre positive

Neutrons Neutrons NeutronsAre neutral

Electrons Electons ElectronsAre negative

Rhythm• Everyone can rap!• 1x, 2x, 3x, something else• Content and emotional

Repetition

• Choral response

Recitation

• Recite, recite, recite

Relationship

• *based on how students feel about their teachers

The mediocre teacher tells

The good teacher explains

The superior teacher demonstrates

The great teacher inspires

Raise you hand

From Good to Great!

• Modeling• Coaching• Professional Development

Budget

What do the 5 Rs cost?

JoyJoy is contagious!Dig down and find your

PASSION!

ABCs of Successful Students

• A• B• C• D• E• F

Thanks

• Thanks for all you do• Thanks for saving the world one kid at a timeLola WestRegion 16 ESClola.west@esc16.net806-677-5187