[Simtrainer-l] Possible Selves for rural settings?

Mon Feb 7 11:43:18 CST 2022

Thank you for making my day!  I believe in the power of Possible Selves.  I
honestly wish all teachers would implement  it early in the year.

I truly appreciate your note.

On Mon, Feb 7, 2022, 11:16 AM Hock, Michael <mhock at ku.edu> wrote:

> Hi Vicki, This is one of the most inspiring stories I’ve heard about
> Possible Selves. You capture the potential power of understanding student
> hope for the future and the way that sharing personal goals strengthens
> relationships between students and teachers.
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> I really like the way you supported the teacher as she worked to gain
> student trust. And I liked the way the teacher creatively adapted PS to
> include a strong career exploration experience for students once they were
> able to share career aspirations.
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> Thanks so much for making my day!
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> Mike
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> Michael F. Hock, Ph.D.
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> The University of Kansas
> Senior Research Scientist
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> Director, Center for Research on Learning
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> 1122 West Campus Road
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> mhock at ku.edu
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> *From: *Victoria Ricketts <vickiricketts114 at gmail.com>
> *Date: *Monday, February 7, 2022 at 10:08 AM
> *To: *"Hock, Michael" <mhock at ku.edu>
> *Cc: *"James, Susanne" <sjames at siue.edu>, SIMTRAINER-L <
> simtrainer-l at lists.ku.edu>
> *Subject: *Re: [Simtrainer-l] Possible Selves for rural settings?
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> Good Morning!
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> I was one of the PDers who worked in Newton, Iowa.  A middle school
> teacher named Alicia Hamm saw great success with Possible Selves.  She was
> a first year teacher, and she was experiencing challenges with classroom
> management.  The principal asked me if I had any ideas which would help.  I
> suggested Possible Selves, and we began intense collaboration.  It was
> amazing the way the students responded!  I remember that one student wanted
> to become a chef, so Alicia and I suggested that he prepare one new dinner
> entree for his family each week.  We designed an additional sheet besides
> the ones in the manual because he believed he needed help with
> organization.  It contained an area for the recipe as well as the steps and
> prices of the ingredients. We also gave him a sheet for feedback from those
> he served.
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> This student also shared a snack item with the class and reported the
> preparation process.  I suggested to Alicia that we contact a chef in Des
> Moines (less than an hour away) and invite him to be a guest speaker.  He
> declined the invitation, but offered to talk with this student if he could
> come to his restaurant.  I believe that did happen.  This student seemed to
> mature, and his behavior in class drastically improved.
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> There are other stories I could share.  Alicia invited several  people
> from the community to speak: a fireman, cattle breeder, veterinarian,
> mechanic, and others.  Alicia spent time guiding the students to ask good
> questions. The best result for Alicia was much improved classroom behavior
> as well as better engagement in other areas of instruction.  I observed
> the development of mutual respect during my visits.  Possible Selves
> provides the opportunities for teachers to know  students as individuals,
> and the students appreciate the interest and help given by the teacher.
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> I don't know if these are the resources you had in mind.  My suggestion
> for teaching urban students has been the same when coaching teachers in
> PS.  Involve professionals in the community as much as possible. Give them
> some guidance such as informing the students about the various skills
> needed to perform the duties of their occupation. I have been amused when
> students appear surprised when the skill of writing well is mentioned often.
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> Feel free to contact me if there is anything I can do to help.  My husband
> and I recently moved to Warrenton, MO.  I always welcome collaboration.
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> Vicki
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> On Fri, Feb 4, 2022 at 9:06 AM Hock, Michael via Simtrainer-l <
> simtrainer-l at lists.ku.edu> wrote:
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> Hi Susanne, Thanks for the PS inquiry. I don’t remember any PS materials
> being developed for rural educators. That may have happened, but I’m not
> sure what that would be. PS seems very generic to me so not sure what
> adaptations would be necessary. Sorry.
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> I’ve just finished writing *Possible Selves, 2nd Edition *that makes
> extensive use of technology to make PS easier for students to complete
> activities. I’d be glad to share a copy with you to see if it’s a better
> fit for rural educators. I’d also be happy to visit with you and rural
> educators and answer questions.
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> Sorry I don’t have what you were looking for. Maybe the new edition will
> help?
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> Take care for mow,
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> Mike
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> Michael F. Hock, Ph.D.
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> The University of Kansas
> Senior Research Scientist
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> Director, Center for Research on Learning
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> 1122 West Campus Road
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> JRP Hall, Rm. 720
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> Lawrence, KS 66045
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> mhock at ku.edu
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> Mobile: 785 331 8297
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> *From: *Simtrainer-l <simtrainer-l-bounces at lists.ku.edu> on behalf of
> "James, Susanne via Simtrainer-l" <simtrainer-l at lists.ku.edu>
> *Reply-To: *"James, Susanne" <sjames at siue.edu>
> *Date: *Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 3:06 PM
> *To: *SIMTRAINER-L <simtrainer-l at lists.ku.edu>
> *Subject: *[Simtrainer-l] Possible Selves for rural settings?
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> Hi all,
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> I remember there were resources at one time to supplement Possible Selves
> for more rural communities. I think it was when a group of PDers were
> working in Iowa. I checked Simville and did not see these materials. Does
> anyone have any resources to supplement Possible Selves they would be
> willing to share with me? Thanks!
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> Dr. Susanne James
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> Associate Professor, Special Education
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> Program Director-Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education
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> Project Director- SIUe Virtual Professional Practice Lab
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> Office 1102 Founders Hall 618/650-3489
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> Vicki Ricketts
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> SIM Professional Developer
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