https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/members/vcomerchero/activity/ Activity feed for Victoria. Sat, 01 Jan 2050 18:00:18 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 666a414031897f3b4c01585ec2e93177 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=167616 Wed, 15 May 2024 16:05:09 -0400 I incoporate tenets of culturally competent practice specifically the “platinum rule of communication”- that is ask others how they want to be treated. I also like to let students know that “they are my best teachers”- and everyone has a story- this encourages sharing, community building

]]> 78305dc1cd8edf84dc20489be6ba4603 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=167615 Wed, 15 May 2024 15:54:41 -0400 This was extremely challenging for me as I am “shy” and self-conscious in hearing my own voice. I tried to record it and kept redoing it. I took time to pause and take deep breaths as I often talk very fast. I let students know that I am a real person, and that our class will allow for a safe environment where we are encouraged to ask, learn and…[Read more]

]]> 819fb6cf8b20b6e4f4a521c31b8ee86c https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=167614 Wed, 15 May 2024 15:30:18 -0400 The idea is to have students create a “Response to Inspiration”- that is asking students to think about what they are most “passionate about” and having them try to think about ways this passion connects to the academic learning activity

]]> 9e6fb4da097229b40d90ddc59c72db3b https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=167611 Wed, 15 May 2024 15:25:41 -0400 I like to start with the “2 word check in”- which allows students to choose 2 words to describe how they are feeling. Then I like to have students work in pairs to “interview one another” for active listening and present on their partner- facts about them 😉 another fun way to get to know students is playing a guessing game (using a “hangman…[Read more]

]]> e2f5a0c743b2d526175dcd6c21c2c2ec https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=167610 Wed, 15 May 2024 15:14:32 -0400 In struggling to better manage time and complete tasks, I often force myself to “start” with the 2 minutes, 5 minute principle. The “Make your bed” book (McRaven) is keen on doing small things first

]]> c0a501fd3d7bc1d9aab84214fb14cba3 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=167609 Wed, 15 May 2024 15:06:13 -0400 This is dififcult to answer in a post, especially given the emphasis on “work ready skills” as many students may not see the relationship between coursework and real life. I find that when a specific topic is integrated into students life their passion, persistence, etc increases.

]]> 91d2ff980646258e29ab8fcb00d3eef2 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=167608 Wed, 15 May 2024 15:05:27 -0400 What is the pupose of higher education and why are some students more motivated? This is dififcult to answer in a post, especially given the emphasis on “work ready skills” as many students may not see the relationship between coursework and real life. I find that when a specific topic is integrated into students life their passion, persistence,…[Read more]

]]> f5d30394d6b14daefec2a326d75d2a39 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/994450/ Wed, 15 May 2024 15:02:47 -0400 097263311cce46aadf450b62a4f17c65 https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/987519/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:30:43 -0400