This summer, Rahway Public Schools decided to RIF all non-tenured teachers. After five years of working in the district as a student teacher, substitute, and full-time Social Studies teacher, like millions of Americans this year, I now find myself out of work.
I developed this website to provide examples and testimonies as I seek to return to the classroom this September.
This summer, Rahway Public Schools decided to RIF all non-tenured teachers. After five years of working in the district as a student teacher, substitute, and full-time Social Studies teacher, like millions of Americans this year, I now find myself out of work.
I developed this website to provide examples and testimonies as I seek to return to the classroom this September.
This summer, Rahway Public Schools decided to RIF all non-tenured teachers. After five years of working in the district as a student teacher, substitute, and full-time Social Studies teacher, like millions of Americans this year, I now find myself out of work.
I developed this website to provide examples and testimonies as I seek to return to the classroom this September.
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A Vision for
21st Century Students
PUBLISHED BY MR. MICHAEL L. CLARK
21st CENTURY STUDENTS OUGHT TO BE...
Technologically Literate
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EVIDENCE
1. Students appreciate the utility of technology and pursue access to any and all available resources to grow in their personal and professional lives.
2. Students use social media responsibly to share and broaden their perspectives and knowledge.
3. Students seek information from a variety of media sources and are able to assess the potential biases, leanings, and credibility of each source.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
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Responsible online habits and social media use
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Using various sources and media
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Identifying bias and leanings of popular political outlets and media
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Connecting information and sources
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Technology as educational and a source of self-improvement
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Using technology as a creative and expressive outlet
21st CENTURY STUDENTS OUGHT TO BE...
Socially Conscious
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EVIDENCE
1. Students develop an understanding and appreciation for their citizenship as members of their local, state, national, and global communities.
2. Students recognize the role of empathy and understanding in human interaction.
3. Students become aware of contemporary social issues, particularly those affecting their community.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
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Staying "current"
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Civic participation
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Community involvement
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General awareness of social issues
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Recognizing and addressing stereotypes
21st CENTURY STUDENTS OUGHT TO BE...
Resilient & Adaptive
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EVIDENCE
1. Students develop habits to appropriately and effectively resolve conflicts and overcome setbacks.
2. Students commit to thriving in unfamiliar or trying conditions.
3. Students and stakeholders commit to actively improving conditions and limiting obstacles, !!! for themselves and future! FINISH THIS
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
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Emotional regulation
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Healthy and appropriate expression of positive and negative emotions
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Managing stress and anxiety
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Working under pressure
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Dealing with setbacks
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Developing positive self-worth and self-efficacy
21st CENTURY STUDENTS OUGHT TO BE...
Self-Reflective &
Committed to Growth
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EVIDENCE
1. Students actively participate in healthy introspection and self-reflection to grow in their personal and professional life.
2. Students are goal-oriented and consider their goals in making decisions.
3. Students are forward-thinking and consider their "future selves" in making decisions and considering outcomes.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
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Acknowledge mistakes and misbehavior
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Accept consequences for actions
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"Right your wrongs" and make amends
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Understand the importance of honesty
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Manners and considerate behavior
21st CENTURY STUDENTS OUGHT TO BE...
Career & College Ready
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EVIDENCE
1. Students develop skills, habits, and specialized knowledge that adequately prepare themselves for life after graduation.
2. Students actively participate in exploring career interests and areas of study beyond high school.
3. Students project themselves as mature and professional in their speech, demeanor, and actions.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
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Effective study habits
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Helpful test-taking strategies and tips
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Teaching yourself new concepts
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Exploring interests and career options
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Developing a mature vocabulary
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Understanding when slang and conversational speech are appropriate
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Speaking in front of groups
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Budget time - prioritizing tasks and handling multiple responsibilities
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Setting and meeting deadlines
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Developing initiative and avoiding procrastination