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Barbara Karr-Gotz

Pre-K Observation Training
Pre-K Train the Trainer

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Oak Harbor, WA

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RE: Supporting Teachers under Instructional Support

Posted By Barbara Karr-Gotz 04-16-2019 13:43
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​I start by getting them into the videos on the CLASS library and having them identify what sort of behavior markers from IS that they saw. Seeing a really rich interaction gives them a new basis for what talking with children should look like. I have them pick out one (occasionally two) behavioral markers ...

RE: Recertification

Posted By Barbara Karr-Gotz 11-09-2018 11:29
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Never underestimate the way your own nerves can sabotage your efforts. When your program has invested in you and you are considered knowledgeable in something, the stakes can feel really high. One video at a time...walk in between. There is a lot of data around what physical activity can do for both ...

RE: Mentoring in classrooms

Posted By Barbara Karr-Gotz 11-08-2018 15:21
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Our teachers have had great success using this to assess and adjust their classroom systems. Hope some of this helps. I have tons of other resources should you need them. ​https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/mar2016/building-environments-encourage-positive-behavior-preschool --------- ...

RE: Mentoring in classrooms

Posted By Barbara Karr-Gotz 11-08-2018 15:19
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​When I see that you don't feel like you are mentoring because of the concentration on behavioral issues my heart goes out to you. I want to say that you ARE mentoring and mentoring some very important skills. You are modeling to show up and give your best even when you know that you are facing a challenge. ...

RE: CLASS Jeopardy

Posted By Barbara Karr-Gotz 09-06-2018 13:51
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​Thanks so much!! I'm using this at our upcoming teacher talk day!! ------------------------------ Barbara Karr-Gotz ------------------------------

RE: noise levels

Posted By Barbara Karr-Gotz 08-28-2018 17:06
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​Read my paragraph when it posted...duh, sorry I misused advanced organizer... I guess it's more about being proactive.... :) ------------------------------ Barbara Karr-Gotz ------------------------------

RE: noise levels

Posted By Barbara Karr-Gotz 08-28-2018 17:01
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​Little kids are naturally noisy because they have a lot going on! I coach teachers to directly teach around the noise levels they want in any given situation. If we are using CLASS language I would say to give an advanced organizer around the level of noise and WHY so they can begin to connect the benefits ...

RE: Bias in CLASS?

Posted By Barbara Karr-Gotz 06-18-2018 13:16
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​Angela, I really like the point about people being individual...it spoke to me. No, all white women do not speak the same way with children and we should never expect that it would be that way. Not all teachers of color behave as expected either. We all have strengths we bring to our work with children ...

RE: Bias in CLASS?

Posted By Barbara Karr-Gotz 06-18-2018 13:09
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​My adjustment as a white woman is to really watch the children! Children let me know via their comfort and engagement what that environment does or does not provide for them. ------------------------------ Barbara Karr-Gotz ------------------------------

RE: Conscious Discipline vs PBIS

Posted By Barbara Karr-Gotz 04-19-2018 12:42
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​Having a good working knowledge of both, I would say that implementing them together gives your teachers a great system. One where children get both direct teaching of how to make sense of and manage their internal lives and where teachers are supported to manage their own reactions. PBIS offers the ...