Teach Us, Reach Us

Kidspiration "My teacher cares about me." Empathetic - When students feel that the teacher cares, they tend to do better. In an empathetic classroom, the information that is delivered is understood and better learned by the students because she/he understands the students mentally and emotionally. We spend 8 hours or more with some students, we can make the time to understand them. "I have a question." Problem Finders/Solvers -We must understand that solving a problem is only a piece of the learning. Everyone takes a different approach when it comes to learning. In the classroom, different learning styles take a different approach when solving and analyzing problems. "This might not be the norm but I want to try it." Risk Takers -I think is amazing that risk takers can be created in the classroom. When our students take risk, we know that we are meeting them where they are academically. As innovators, we take the best approach necessary

Part I Chapter 1 The purpose of Quality Questioning is students learning at different levels. Everyone in the classroom has a chance to voice their opinion. They are exposed to open discussion and the students add something to the topic during this time. Quality Questioning shows students being engaged and the subject matter is very diverse. In my classroom, I can visualize students answering rapid-fire questions. The students are used to the type of questions that are administered. Chapter 2  Questions are opportunities to open up learning, to connect it to prior learning. The great thing about questions is that they can open up the students' minds. Students need ways to connect with the world around them. Quality Questions focus students on relevant content adjacent to learning goals and standards. Students can be encouraged to facilitate their thinking at the appropriate level. Clearly and concise words facilitate thinking at the appropriate level. I think that making things