Transcript Teacher Survival Skills

Teacher
Survival Skills
Student Engagement Tips
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Start class with a warm up
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Use movement to get students focused
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Implement “Quick Writes” to regain focus and encourage student
reflection
 "Summarize what you have heard." "Predict an exam or quiz question I could ask
based on this material." "Defend one of the positions taken during the prior
discussion."
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Make sure you have student’s full attention before giving
instructions
 SSLANT (smile, sit up, listen, ask questions, nod when you
understand, track the speaker)
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Use sticks of fate, index cards, or tally seating charts to ensure
equitable participation
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Use signaling to allow everyone to answer questions
Student Engagement Tips (cont.)
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Integrate minimal-supervision tasks during regular routines
 Review vocabulary words, study a review sheet, read content
related materials
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Mix up your teaching styles
 Teacher-centered, student-centered, stations, hands-on, choices,
etc.
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Instill practices that emphasize accountability
 Ask three before me, phone a friend, double check your work,
review section in the book, work products, checklists, online teach
timer
http://www.online-stopwatch.com/
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Integrate the use of technology whenever possible
 Clickers
 Smart Board interactive lessons
 Individual white boards
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End class with an exit slip
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Student Motivation
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Build rapport with students
 Give frequent, positive feedback early on to support students
 Demonstrate true, personal, positive regard for your students
 Create an atmosphere that is open and positive
 Help students feel like they are a valued member of a learning
community
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Help students find personal meaning and value in the learning
material
 Choices
 Interests
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Differentiate Instruction
 Build confidence in struggling students
 Challenge above level learners
Student Motivation Tips
(cont.)
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Set high expectations
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Academic and behavioral
Reward Learners
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Praise and encouragement
Notes home
Provide incentive activities
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Music
Reading
Educational games
Journal Writing
Student Motivation
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What motivates you as a learner?