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"Communication is the real work of leadership." Tina Cooper
Communication: The ability to successfully use interpersonal skills and components of literacy (reading,
writing, speaking, and listening) to contribute to teaching, learning, and development.
In order for students to collaborate, they must be able to listen and attend to each other and the teacher. In this presentation, Perrine Papillaud and I demonstrated how to get what we call "solid gold attention" from students.
I had the pleasure of collaborating with other students at Univa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to develop a methodology and presentation on teaching and learning during a pandemic. The students were English language learners. We got to practice listening, creativity, and English conversation skills.
Oakland High School student Xochitl Diaz-Suarez made this poster for the Oakland Unified School District Sanctuary Poster Contest. I love collaborating across the district with students and teachers. I encourage students to use multiple means of communication and representation wherever possible. Dance, visual art, and music are viable ways to show understanding and transmit truth and knowledge.
Students in my classes use hand signals, the chat, and pear deck to communicate effectively.
Students in my classes use hand signals, the chat, and pear deck to communicate effectively.
We can keep our classes on task but still do check ins of how we feel.
Learning to speak well and present on zoom has been a rewarding challenge for my students!
Learning to speak well and present on zoom has been a rewarding challenge for my students!
I've relied on my theater training to both teach and convey meaning to students. Theater games have been very helpful in getting reticent students participating.
Ballet
Ballet
I've taught teenagers in small groups. Our goal is to train the body so well that we can convey deep meaning through this art form.
Creative Movement
Creative Movement
In creative movement, we learn to use our bodies to communicate as well as to express our emotions.
Outdoor Hip Hop
Outdoor Hip Hop
Hip hop is high art and we use spoken word, popular music, and colloquial movements to get at the heart of our feelings and our joy.
Site Specific Modern Dance
Site Specific Modern Dance
I still choreograph site specific works in modern and contemporary formats. Through this time, I have also visited SMUIN ballet's outdoor performances. I think it is important that I continue to support other artists and organizations even during a pandemic.
Units of Study Personal Opinion Narrative Essay
Units of Study Personal Opinion Narrative Essay
My 4th grade students at ICS worked for six weeks on developing robust five paragraph essays complete with small moment stories. They published their work on our Class Dojo site! They read and presented their work on Flipgrid!
Editing Process on Google Classroom
Editing Process on Google Classroom
Though we were working online, Google Classroom allowed me to edit and give feedback in timely ways to the students. They learned spelling, grammar, and punctuation--but more importantly, they found their powerful writing voices about topics they care about.
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