Childhood Literacy Component 4- some questions on what to do

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Childhood Literacy Component 4- some questions on what to do

by Bama Teacher

Apr 23, 2017

I have a few ideas for my component 4 regarding professional need but need help honing in on one I can best support with evidence.

I teach at a 100% free and reduced lunch school that serves a housing community where many of the kids struggle with seeing violence, having anger issues, and parents who are disengaged.

One thing I've started this year with my students is meditation using the headspace app. I saw a need to increase focus and their ability to calm down from anger. I have seen anecdotally how it helps, but do not know how I would show evidence.

Another thing I started is share circles based on a concept from Eric Jensen in his book Poor Students Rich Teaching. I have had many issues regarding dads in jail, violence in the neighborhood, and exposure to guns and drugs come to light [4th grade :( ]. Again, same issue, lots of great response and helps the kids deal with things, but what is my evidence?

I also do school wide pep rallys each mon...See MoreI have a few ideas for my component 4 regarding professional need but need help honing in on one I can best support with evidence.

I teach at a 100% free and reduced lunch school that serves a housing community where many of the kids struggle with seeing violence, having anger issues, and parents who are disengaged.

One thing I've started this year with my students is meditation using the headspace app. I saw a need to increase focus and their ability to calm down from anger. I have seen anecdotally how it helps, but do not know how I would show evidence.

Another thing I started is share circles based on a concept from Eric Jensen in his book Poor Students Rich Teaching. I have had many issues regarding dads in jail, violence in the neighborhood, and exposure to guns and drugs come to light [4th grade :( ]. Again, same issue, lots of great response and helps the kids deal with things, but what is my evidence?

I also do school wide pep rallys each month as part of Leader in Me. I set the criteria, such as kindness, then give out a form of things for the kids to do each month in order to run down and get a certificate. I also compose the music for these and could use the sheets I've collected as evidence. This has provided the teachers at my school with another positive behavior support to work.

Two years ago, I started a school wide AR Words Read board in order to shift the focus from short .5 point books, to chapter books. Many kids were just picking the shortest books possible to hit their goal. Over time, I have many reading huge chapter books and trying to outdo each other. I can support this with evidence using grade level AR reports for the past few years to show increases.

I have also presented at a Leader in Me conference this year as part of a team about innovation. I attended a Leader in Me statewide symposium but did not present. I also attended a Daily 5 conference by the Two Sisters and brought back information for my faculty.

What would be my best bet for meeting the Professional Learning standard of Component 4... Any advice would be much appreciated!!!

Thanks!!

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Bama Teacher Oh, I also led a book study all year on Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids using Whole Brain techniques.

I could show evidence of this through emails and handouts I made, but not sure how I would prove evidence of its impact. Arrrgggghhhh!!!!

On 4/23/17, Bama Teacher wrote: > I have a few ideas for my component 4 regard...See More Oh, I also led a book study all year on Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids using Whole Brain techniques.

I could show evidence of this through emails and handouts I made, but not sure how I would prove evidence of its impact. Arrrgggghhhh!!!!

On 4/23/17, Bama Teacher wrote: > I have a few ideas for my component 4 regarding professional need but need help honing in on one I can best support with evidence. > > I teach at a 100&37; free and reduced lunch school that serves a housing community where many of the kids struggle with seeing violence, having anger issues, and parents who are disengaged. > > One thing I've started this year with my students is meditation using the headspace app. I saw a need to increase focus and their ability to calm down from anger. I have seen anecdotally how it helps, but do not know how I would show evidence. > > Another thing I started is share circles based on a concept from Eric Jensen in his book Poor Students Rich Teaching. I have had many issues regarding dads in jail, violence in the neighborhood, and exposure to guns and drugs come to light [4th grade :( ]. Again, same issue, lots of great response and helps the kids deal with things, but what is my evidence? > > I also do school wide pep rallys each month as part of Leader in Me. I set the criteria, such as kindness, then give out a form of things for the kids to do each month in order to run down and get a certificate. I also compose the music for these and could use the sheets I've collected as evidence. This has provided the teachers at my school with another positive behavior support to work. > > Two years ago, I started a school wide AR Words Read board in order to shift the focus from short .5 point books, to chapter books. Many kids were just picking the shortest books possible to hit their goal. Over time, I have many reading huge chapter books and trying to outdo each other. I can support this with evidence using grade level AR reports for the past few years to show increases. > > I have also presented at a Leader in Me conference this year as part of a team about innovation. I attended a Leader in Me statewide symposium but did not present. I also attended a Daily 5 conference by the Two Sisters and brought back information for my faculty. > > What would be my best bet for meeting the Professional Learning standard of Component 4... Any advice would be much appreciated!!! > > Thanks!!

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