I've met with most all of you and your reading is underway!!! Please remember to post to the first blog when you have created your gmail account. You can react to the first two activities you tried in your classroom or simply let me know that you have created your account.
For your next assignment you will read "Seat Signals" p. 161 and "Tight Transitions" p. 154. There is also a video clip #13 on the dvd in the back of your book you should take a look at. It is only a couple of minutes long and models the way to practice the tight transitions. Please practice these in your classroom during the next week and establish your own way of doing things. When you have tried them, post a comment on this blog about your experiences. Feel free to share what worked and what didn't work.
If I can help you in any way let me know! :) I'm learning right along with you all.
I haven't had too much of an opportunity to practice these yet. I still have some problems with my transitioning. Maybe in another week or so, things will improve.
ReplyDeleteIf you practice them as you think about them you will improve. Sometimes you just have to stop at the time you are transitioning and just do it, explain it and practice. I realize you don't feel there is time but if you do take the time you will notice a world of difference in your students ability to do what you want them to. Rome wasn't built in a day. You are doing a wonderful job. Give yourself a pat on the back and keep on trying.
ReplyDeleteI am going to pass papers starting in the first row laterally so students don't have to turn 180 degrees in the seat. I will teach and use hand signals to teach the students the signs for restroom, kleenex, and pencils.
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ReplyDeletei have taught my students to use many non-verbal gestures in class, for permission to get a tissue, a drink, or sharpen pencils. i also have students hold up their SAM to let me know about bathroom requests. i need to work on seat signals from me (like "5" for 5 minutes or a refocus gesture)
ReplyDeletetransitioning has been difficult. this is the first year i have a class set of textbooks, and it is ridiculous the amount of time it takes for some students to get the book from under the desk and open it to the page i have specified. i think i will have them try this with a practice academy.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the students could use some practice on "how" to do what you want them to do. When they compete against the clock they will waste less time and you will have more instruction time with them. Thank you for posting and keep up the great work. When they know what you expect they will rise to your expectations.
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