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 =Archive of September's #GlobalClassroom Chat 2/3= =Saturday Sept 14th, 18:00-19:00 UTC= =Empathy and Action=

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 * donnaroman || 17:59:59 || "For the next hour all my tweets will be dedicated to #globalclassroom chat!


 * 1) globalclassroom" ||
 * LParisi || 18:00:20 || Hello and welcome to #globalclassroom. Tell us who you are and where you are.  I am Lisa Parisi, grade 5 teacher from NY, USA ||
 * lu_bodeman || 18:01:32 || I'm Lucia Bodeman, from Recife Brasil. I teach at a English Language Institute, and work with tweens-adults #globalclassroom ||
 * LParisi || 18:01:53 || @lu_bodeman Welcome Lucy. #globalclassroom ||
 * donnaroman || 18:02:13 || Hi Lucia! Welcome:) #globalclassroom ||
 * lu_bodeman || 18:03:33 || "Thanks @LParisi. :)
 * 1) globalclassroom" ||
 * LParisi || 18:04:29 || Q1: How do you create an atmosphere of empathy in your classroom? Give examples.  #globalclassroom ||
 * donnaroman || 18:05:29 || "Hi, this is Donna from Geneva, IL. 5th grade teacher.
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 * donnaroman || 18:06:16 || I try to use authentic situations for class discussion. #globalclassroom ||
 * lu_bodeman || 18:07:21 || @LParisi I always start with a genuine smile. That always helps. Also, I listen and value their input. #globalclassroom ||
 * LParisi || 18:08:02 || I use Responsive Classroom. We follow CARES all year.C-cooperation,A-assertion,R-responsibility,E -empathy, S-self control. #globalclassroom ||
 * lu_bodeman || 18:08:23 || I'm an English lang teacher, so I avoid lookg at the materials and focus on catering to their needs and interests. #globalclassroom ||
 * LParisi || 18:09:00 || @lu_bodeman It is hard to focus on character ed and not curriculum but I too feel it is more important. #globalclassroom ||
 * LParisi || 18:09:54 || Q2: What are the skills / mindset teachers and students need to make this approach work in classrooms? #globalclassroom ||
 * donnaroman || 18:10:15 || Seems we can do both content and character through discussion and example. #globalclassroom ||
 * donnaroman || 18:11:45 || Good Q. If a tracher doesn't hold compassion, it's really difficult to teach or demonstate #globalclassroom ||
 * lu_bodeman || 18:12:34 || I made a change of focus in the classroom and relied less on materials.Our curr is + flexible in #elt. #globalclassroom ||
 * lu_bodeman || 18:14:40 || Letting go of old attitudes, avoid labelling, and not being the "knower of all" helps. Let the SS teach you. :) #globalclassroom ||
 * LParisi || 18:16:20 || Making global connections works to promote empathy. Getting to know other people makes a difference. #globalclassroom ||
 * lu_bodeman || 18:17:32 || Uh oh ... looks like we're the only ones here today. hehehe Since it's my 1st time, I was hoping to watch then partic... #globalclassroom ||
 * lu_bodeman || 18:18:19 || @LParisi Very true, that is why I love this community. I'm hoping to spread the word @ my school and get others involved. #globalclassroom ||
 * lu_bodeman || 18:19:25 || @LParisi That's fine. I understand. #globalclassroom ||
 * lu_bodeman || 18:20:44 || @LParisi It's a little past 3pm here, so maybe the next chat will work. :) #globalclassroom ||
 * donnaroman || 18:27:51 || "The next chat is Chat 3 tonight 21:00 New York time on same topic
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 * SocialMsDee || 18:36:24 || Great teachers must develop a special empathy with the learner who struggles." Robert John Meehan via @TeachersJourney #globalclassroom ||