Every generation writes its own history |
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-John L. Bowman
Every generation writes its own history |
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Are there frequent interruptions? Students off task? Daydreamers? Wouldn't you love if there was a way to engage those students from the get-go and not spend time redirecting during important lesson time? Well this might not fix all of the interruptions and it's not a promise that your lesson will run smoothly either. However, when we make our classroom a safe, loving, and comfortable environment students want to learn. We all know that being 100% focused is rare and tough to achieve. I myself have a hard time concentrating on just one task at a time. Having a designated area for students to express how they feel when they enter the classroom gives you an advantage. As a teacher, you can get the feel for what your students are bringing to your lesson. Are they restless, mad about an event that took place on the bus before class started, something they need to get off their chest? Having a community time where you can address these feelings and students can work together to discuss the issue brings students together, creates a safe environment, and allows students a period of time to let go and focus on what's to come for the rest of the day. Students can write their word about how they feel on the class white board, chalkboard, or sticky notes they stick to a designated area. Brian Crosby is the author of the blog "Learning is Messy" and a teacher who specializes in “at risk” students. He shares his ideas for learning in a personal style and encourages other teachers to understand that sometimes learning isn’t linear. Check it out! There are many useful ideas here that will help you reach your students so they can be successful.
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