They Behave For Me Episode 4: Active listening, and looking after your head
Nov 24, 2023
The hosts tackle the intriguing challenge of ensuring students are genuinely engaged, even when shifting away from traditional questioning. They humorously navigate the complexities of social media in education while highlighting the importance of active listening. The conversation turns serious as they reveal troubling statistics about teacher stress and isolation, urging for a supportive community. Creative strategies like self-assessment and mini whiteboards are proposed to foster student participation and emotional well-being.
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Encourage Active Listening
- To promote active listening, tell students you'll ask them to repeat instructions.
- This encourages attentiveness and helps confirm understanding.
Questioning Technique
- When questioning, place the student's name at the end, not the beginning.
- This keeps everyone engaged, as they don't know who will be called.
Avoid Repeating Questions
- Never repeat a question if a student asks, as it rewards inattention.
- Instead, ask someone else and return to the original student later.