Clay Central Everly’s Pre-K – 12 Teachers Share Their Expertise

* Great transition from one activity to another.  Students should know exactly what is expected to make that transition run smoothly.

* Constantly walk around the room stopping to make encouraging comments on students' work.

* Give students a one minute warning when they will be transitioning on to something else

* Room should be very inviting and organized

* Review with students what they have so far learned before beginning new lesson 

* Students should be engaged at all times

*    Before giving students an assignment, make sure students understand what is expected of them

*   Call on all students, not just the ones who had their hand raised

*   100% of the comments to students should be encouraging and respectful

*   Give students the "wait" time they needed before they answer a question

*   Call on both boys and girls equally

*   Remind students why they are doing what they are doing (purpose)

*    Give the students clear expectations for giving a presentation and being an audience member during a presentation

*   Showed students respect

*   Students participate in peer feedback focusing on the positives

*   Monitor student engagement throughout lesson

*   Remain silent until all students quit talking before teacher will speak

*   Keep voice level and professional when correcting student behavior

*   Promotes relationships with the use of humor

*   Keep students engaged during the entire class period with high interest activities

*   Use technology

*   Review previous lesson and ask if students have questions before moving on to new learning

*   When working one on one with a student, keep voice low to protect their privacy

*   Repeat a question back to a student to have them problem solve and come to conclusion before teacher steps in

*   Make sure students have a clear understanding before moving on

*   During work time, keep voice to a whisper.  This models for students the level they need to keep their voice