Tuesday, November 13, 2012
nonverbal cues
I use a few different nonverbal cues to redirect students, I find them especially helpful if I am trying to continue talking or reading aloud but want to redirect without interrupting instruction. Mostly these are looks given to a student, although I will also point to a new spot that I want the student to move to. Diane likes to snap to get kids to stop talking, but I am not sure how I feel about that--it feels a bit too much like the way I get my dog's attention. Also, if I am getting frustrated with having to stop and wait for kids to stop chatting over and over I make sure that my body language reflects that frustration. In the same way, I try to make sure that I model positive body language when talking to other students and teachers and when doing a task.
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That "teacher look" you're referring to is sometimes called the "Hairy Eyeball". It can be fierce when implemented properly and judiciously (not too much). And I agree about the snapping--I don't really like flashing lights on and off, either. Those don't seem like respectful ways to interact with kids, even if they are being disruptive. What does positive body language look like?
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