There are a lot of interesting and useful insights that I want to try and implement in my teaching. On Michelle’s talk about structure, I need to work on the organisation of my lesson, especially during practical classes. That is when I feel more vulnerable as I cannot keep an eye on everyone, alongside the materials and safe use of tools. Students also need to leave the room for washing hands etc. and this turns into playtime outside. It would certainly help to take a day and do training on how things need to be done.
From Dave’s talk what struck me the most is the connection with each student personally. Never lose sight of who you are teaching as a person. That is certainly what I try to do. Make them feel in control by giving them more choice. Meet them at the threshold. And especially the part about not entering the game. I realize I have also lost there many times; I will definitely not be thrown so easily again!
Thinking back to my own experience with being disciplined, an image of my Afrikaans teacher immediately comes up. She would hit you on the hands for not doing homework. I could honestly say that I was very scared of her as a person and not just if I didn’t do my homework. I would never want to be that teacher!
Many more things I will digest and think about over the holidays, and I am changing my seating arrangements and class layout next term.
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