Today I observed another grade 3 teacher in my practicum placement school. I was able to observe other teaching strategies and other classroom management strategies. A couple that particularly stuck out to me and I feel I could utilize are included in this blog post.
1. While grabbing attention starts with a raised voice and as students come to attention slowly lower his tone of voice to complete instructions. This was extremely effective. I would possibly use this while instructing in a gym class. Let's be honest a grade 3 gymnasium is loud and chaotic but when the students are quiet and waiting for instructions it's not necessary for me to always talk in a raised voice.
2. Wait time- After asking a question there was always a long wait time to allow students to process the question and a few more hands go up. Often he would choose the person who's hand went up first but I understand why the wait time is so important. Sometimes it seemed awkward long but still very important.
3. Compliments- when seeking a behaviour it is effective to compliment someone demonstrating that behaviour to encourage others to follow.
1. While grabbing attention starts with a raised voice and as students come to attention slowly lower his tone of voice to complete instructions. This was extremely effective. I would possibly use this while instructing in a gym class. Let's be honest a grade 3 gymnasium is loud and chaotic but when the students are quiet and waiting for instructions it's not necessary for me to always talk in a raised voice.
2. Wait time- After asking a question there was always a long wait time to allow students to process the question and a few more hands go up. Often he would choose the person who's hand went up first but I understand why the wait time is so important. Sometimes it seemed awkward long but still very important.
3. Compliments- when seeking a behaviour it is effective to compliment someone demonstrating that behaviour to encourage others to follow.