Last night in class, we watched a few videos on You Tube about power teaching. I will admit all I could think about was "no way". My kids would look at me like I was crazy, and I would probably go crazy! To give you an indication of what I'm talking about, I've attached a video for your viewing pleasure!
Today while reviewing for the upcoming 6 weeks tests, I found myself telling my students about this crazy video we had to watch in school the night before. My students get a kick out of knowing that I'm in school with them too. They know Mrs. Ryan has homework!!
So in a joking manner, I talked to them about power teaching, and then I walked them through a few exercises. And yes, I even made up my own for telling them to be quiet.... and then the funniest thing happened. I found myself doing some of the same management behaviors in class. I found that I was telling them to do things that power teaching required. And, I found I somewhat liked it.
It truly amazed me that I could say "CLAASSS..." and they would all stop and answer "YEESS", and I could get their attention so much better than the millions of times I've had to say HUSH, Quiet Down, Who is supposed to be talking right now?
I think I might be in love with this style of engagement and management.
Just a little FYI, Power Teaching is now called Whole Brain Teaching, and you can find out more information at http://www.wholebrainteaching.com
Today while reviewing for the upcoming 6 weeks tests, I found myself telling my students about this crazy video we had to watch in school the night before. My students get a kick out of knowing that I'm in school with them too. They know Mrs. Ryan has homework!!
So in a joking manner, I talked to them about power teaching, and then I walked them through a few exercises. And yes, I even made up my own for telling them to be quiet.... and then the funniest thing happened. I found myself doing some of the same management behaviors in class. I found that I was telling them to do things that power teaching required. And, I found I somewhat liked it.
It truly amazed me that I could say "CLAASSS..." and they would all stop and answer "YEESS", and I could get their attention so much better than the millions of times I've had to say HUSH, Quiet Down, Who is supposed to be talking right now?
I think I might be in love with this style of engagement and management.
Just a little FYI, Power Teaching is now called Whole Brain Teaching, and you can find out more information at http://www.wholebrainteaching.com
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