Maybe you haven’t been as consistent lately. Maybe you’ve lost a bit of control. Whatever the reason, it can sneak up on you quickly. Before you know it, so many students are calling out without raising their hand that it becomes impossible to enforce. … Read more
It’s a question we get surprisingly often. Is it ever okay for students to leave their seat without permission? Can they get up and grab a tissue, for example? Can they turn in work or sharpen a pencil or select a new reading book … Read more
Requiring students to raise their hand before speaking is good classroom management practice. You can’t very well control the flow of learning and discussion while being interrupted every few minutes. Inspiration will sag. Trains of thought will vanish. Boredom and inattentiveness will pervade your … Read more
The way you call on your students when they raise their hand can have a strong impact on learning and behavior. But the truth is, many teachers get it wrong. They call on students in whatever way feels natural and end up causing resentment … Read more
Calling out is a momentum killer of the highest order and can turn a well-planned lesson into a halting mess. But that isn’t the only reason why you should require your students to raise their hand. Here are a few more: Calling out is … Read more