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HOW you say things In
an effort to build a community of learners , it is important that our language
conveys a sense of community and not one of building barriers.
1.Use
"we will" instead of "the students will."
2.Say things like, "Today we will
be..." rather than, "I would like you to..."
3.Survey by saying "How many
of us...?" as opposed to, "How many of you...?"
4.Avoid "you" language in
conveying ideas that inadvertently tell others what they are or have been thinking
or doing. Rather than, "It's difficult for you to find your way in the library
say "It can be difficult for people to find their way in the library.
Praise should be sincere and
specific.
Praise can be publicor given in private.
It can be notes
on papers or a note on a sticky.
Be
enthusiastic!!
Students feel better and work harder when they' re around
others who are excited and enthusiastic -- but it must be real. Never
stop searching for new ways to show your excitement and enthusiasm.
Find
and point out what's right in any response. Ask what prompted a student's
thinking. How did you arrive at that conclusion? You may be surprised at a totally
diffrent connection! If the student's perspective is different from what you have
been promoting or looking for, simply point out that a lot of people share that
perspective.
Ask "Why?" Differently
When students are asked
"why?" outside of school, it is often in a situation in which someone believes
they have done something wrong
For example,
"Why did you put peanut butter
in the VCR?" After a while, many students react defensively as soon as they hear
the questions "why?" at the beginning of a sentence.
Find other ways to ask
"why?" by considering such prompts as:
What might be the reason(s) behind...?
Will you please explain your reasoning?
Will you please tell me more
about...?
What might be the reason for...?
Make
Time for Humor !!
Laugh!!
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