An Important Reminder
Today I was again reminded of a fact which I have to remember when I move on in my learning how to teach, how to handle large groups.I can relate with kids well, I can help them on their work. I can do all the things that a teacher ought to do...except when a large group is involved.
One, two, even three kids is fine for me. But usually anything above five, the amount of authority I can physically give starts to be spread thin.
Order falls apart.
I know that eventually I'm gonna have to learn how to handle these large groups, but for now, it remains my largest, and most dangerous, challenge.
Well, this is an area to work on! :) You will most likely have classes of 25-30 kids!
ReplyDeleteIt is one of the hardest "art forms" to master! You will master it with practice and, I believe, confidence in your content area. If you know what you are doing or what you are talking about, the kids will notice.
ReplyDeleteI agree Shaw, and additionally, when speaking in the content, speak with passion, and vigor, your kids will notice, and thus be more inclined to listen and react accordingly
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