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Allow for Response Time
What did the frustrated feeling say to the brain – I just need a little time to think. Many of the teachers I work with allow the pace of the classroom to affect the response time they afford their students. You may have heard of the time between the teacher’s question or directive and the…
Using a Control Center
Using a Control Center: To teach your students to control themselves A Control Center(CC) is a designated space where your students go to regain control. Control over themselves and their outcomes. To the degree your physical classroom allows separate the CC from the rest of the class. I like to provide a space that affords…
Use SpecificPraise
Specific Praise entails acknowledging and reinforcing a particular behavior or skill. You make certain to identify the behavior by naming the specific action or skill you want to reinforce. I always recommend using your students’ names. Everyone orients to the sound of their name and enjoys being addressed by name. Always remember to model your…
Aug 8th Oaklawn Workshop
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to conduct the recent workshop on social-emotional learning (SEL) for your school district. It was truly a pleasure to engage with such a dedicated and enthusiastic group of educators. The participation from your teachers was nothing short of exceptional. Their willingness to actively engage…