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Teacher Survival Skills

Teacher Survival Skills. Student Engagement Tips. Start class with a warm up http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/ MTM0Mjk1Mjk3OA http ://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/ MTM0Mjk1Mjk3OA Use movement to get students focused

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Teacher Survival Skills

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  1. Teacher Survival Skills

  2. Student Engagement Tips • Start class with a warm up • http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTM0Mjk1Mjk3OA http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTM0Mjk1Mjk3OA Use movement to get students focused • Implement “Quick Writes” to regain focus and encourage student reflection • "Summarize what you have heard." "Predict an exam or quiz question I could ask based on this material." "Defend one of the positions taken during the prior discussion." • Make sure you have student’s full attention before giving instructions • SSLANT (smile, sit up, listen, ask questions, nod when you understand, track the speaker) • Use sticks of fate, index cards, or tally seating charts to ensure equitable participation • Use signaling to allow everyone to answer questions

  3. Student Engagement Tips (cont.) • Integrate minimal-supervision tasks during regular routines • Review vocabulary words, study a review sheet, read content related materials • Mix up your teaching styles • Teacher-centered, student-centered, stations, hands-on, choices, etc. • Instill practices that emphasize accountability • Ask three before me, phone a friend, double check your work, review section in the book, work products, checklists, online teach timer http://www.online-stopwatch.com/ • Integrate the use of technology whenever possible • Clickers • Smart Board interactive lessons • Individual white boards • End class with an exit slip

  4. Poll EverywhereStudent Engagement Tip http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MjEyMzg0OTQ0MA http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTExNDg4NjEyODE

  5. Student Motivation • Build rapport with students • Give frequent, positive feedback early on to support students • Demonstrate true, personal, positive regard for your students • Create an atmosphere that is open and positive • Help students feel like they are a valued member of a learning community • Help students find personal meaning and value in the learning material • Choices • Interests • Differentiate Instruction • Build confidence in struggling students • Challenge above level learners

  6. Student Motivation Tips (cont.) • Set high expectations • Academic and behavioral • Reward Learners • Praise and encouragement • Notes home • Provide incentive activities • Music • Reading • Educational games

  7. Journal WritingStudent Motivation What motivates you as a learner?

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