After talking about our reading and discussing the info therein, we had roughly an hour and a half to work on our Thematic Unit. I honestly wish we had mor time to work on this. I completely understand that this is a demanding course, but it is incredibly difficult to work on this outside of the class. I am using my time wisely and working on this while planning for my class. I feel like I am jumping through hoops. Feels like i'm in finals week while teaching full-time.
We were given a great ebook. Teach Like a Champion provides 49 techniques to help regulate our classroom. This is something that I would like to read cover to cover. For the time being, we basically jigsawed various items in the book. 9 groups were created and assigned to a specific chapter. Each group then selected 3-4 techniques from the chapter and set up a presentation/skit. It was a great intro to the book, but again, I would like to read this in depth. The video at the beginning of my blog gives a great overview of techniques actually implemented into classrooms across the nation. Here is a list of the topics covered by each group.
Group 1: Ch. 1 Setting High Academic Expectations
Group 6: Ch. 6 Setting and Maintaining High Behavioral Expectations Threshold
I plan on implementing these into my classroom. I think i will try SLANT and parts of working the clock. I really like the idea of gathering the entire classes attention with a simply word. I am also thinking of other words i could use that could have a similar effect. I think I will begin using SLANT and transition into another word that will elaborate on this word.
We were given a great ebook. Teach Like a Champion provides 49 techniques to help regulate our classroom. This is something that I would like to read cover to cover. For the time being, we basically jigsawed various items in the book. 9 groups were created and assigned to a specific chapter. Each group then selected 3-4 techniques from the chapter and set up a presentation/skit. It was a great intro to the book, but again, I would like to read this in depth. The video at the beginning of my blog gives a great overview of techniques actually implemented into classrooms across the nation. Here is a list of the topics covered by each group.
Group 1: Ch. 1 Setting High Academic Expectations
- No Excuses
- Right is Right
- Stretch It
- Begin With the End
- Post It
- Draw the Map
- Circulate
- Board = Paper
- Exit Ticket
- Cold Call
- Call and Response
- Vegas!
- Entry Routine
- Binder Control
- SLANT - Sit up, Listen, Alert, Nod, Track the Speaker *THIS IS MY FAVORITE*Tight Transitions
- Tight Transitions
Group 6: Ch. 6 Setting and Maintaining High Behavioral Expectations Threshold
- What to Do
- Sweat the Details
- Sweat the Details
- Positive Framing
- Precise Praise
- Warm/Strict
- The J-Factor
- Emotional Constancy
- Explain Everything
- Normalize Error
- Change the Pace
- Every Minute Matters
- Work the Clock
- Hit Rate
- Clear and Concise
- Verbatim (No Bate and Switch)
I plan on implementing these into my classroom. I think i will try SLANT and parts of working the clock. I really like the idea of gathering the entire classes attention with a simply word. I am also thinking of other words i could use that could have a similar effect. I think I will begin using SLANT and transition into another word that will elaborate on this word.
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