Show Notes:
Allen Manalo
Episode 5: Being Authentic and Relatable
An interview with Allen Manalo, English & AVID Teacher
Authenticity
"What is authenticity in teaching when we might feel as overwhelmed and concerned as our students? I propose that authenticity in teaching, even in the best of times, is about bringing our humanity to work while also retaining role clarity (Schwartz, 2019). For example, I routinely share stories of article revise-and-resubmits and rejections with students, so they will know that even full tenured professors deal with critical feedback and rejection. I don't share these stories if I am particularly upset. Still, when I can share a story such that students may find it affirming and not sense that I need them to take care of me, I am being authentic and concurrently enacting my role as a teacher in the lives of students."
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
AVID is a nonprofit that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach.
One thing you will learn about at an AVID training is WICOR. "WICOR is an acronym for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading and provides a learning model that educators can use to guide students in comprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly complex levels."
WICOR Combo.pdf