How do we strive to promote effective communication and teamwork in our classrooms by

rwkbwwp2dv — 2024-03-11 08:27:31 UTC

Mendler (2013) identifies eight simple tips for encouraging good communication in the classroom.

1.Model a good conversation, particularly with students who struggle conversationally.

2.Encourage physical cues.

3.Challenge put-downs or hurtful comments.

4.Ask open-ended questions.

5.Put “thinking” ahead of “knowing”.

6.Have informal conversations.

7.Make eye contact.

8.Encourage turn-taking.

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gavinkinch — 2024-03-25 12:58:50 UTC

See what you can draw out of the students

cornel_marais — 2024-03-25 12:59:13 UTC

gavinkinch — 2024-03-25 12:59:21 UTC

This can help establish relationship and trust

gavinkinch — 2024-03-25 12:59:45 UTC

Students see how you talk and present, so it is a good learning opportunity. Particularly on difficult topics

2024-03-25 13:00:16 UTC

gavinkinch — 2024-03-25 13:00:17 UTC

Sentence Starters such as stems

hunglisu — 2024-03-25 13:00:18 UTC

Written feedback on the task + verbal discussion with students (providing more open-ended questions for inspiration)

cornel_marais — 2024-03-25 13:00:22 UTC

hunglisu — 2024-03-25 13:00:25 UTC

2024-03-25 13:00:37 UTC