Do you ever see this in the library? How about hear this? Don’t they know they are being disrespectful?
Our problem. They come in, agitated. Get to sit by friends. Loopy. We don't know their names nor their issues!!!!
Lower affective filter
Give ur expectations of them. You will take a few notes, but mostly just watch and listen. Let them know what to expect from u: I will talk for 10 minutes, and then you will have 40 minutes to finish your data cards
Be positive
Be polite! Ask questions!
Be attentive to their needs. Be kind - but not a doormat
No sarcasm
Don’t embarrass them. Respect, courtesy Mind your manners, please, thank you, ladies, gentlemen, sir, ma'am
Give them an escape????
Everybody makes mistakes! Let them see you make mistakes too!
Give warning and consequence Consequence: immediate - move and sit next to me.
Give students an opportunity to talk to each other about their task, findings, solutions. Vygotsky’s theories of social interaction.
Ask them about their needs. Comments, questions or concerns? Does anybody not understand? Does anybody not know what to do?