Pinched this from http://blog.lenovo.com/au/2-hacks-to-get-in-the-zone?cid=EDM_20130719_ANZ_AU_MMArticle1_RJ&RRID=222805637&esrc=NETMINNG Could see it potentially working with some classes, even just using 15 minute blocks or something to break up lesson/encourage focus etc. Pomodoro Technique was developed in the 80s and involves focusing your work in 25 Read More …
Tag: classroom
Video/Other resources on understanding/teaching those with a disability
Confronting video shown in RINE putting adults in situation of what its like to be a student with a disability (of various kinds) in a classroom where it’s not really catered for. Explores different assumptions, pressures, stresses etc… How Difficult Read More …
Reducing Problem Behaviours
by Ashman & Elkin (2012) p.148 “In summary, the most useful strategies include: being well-prepared; giving short-term tasks; providing clear academic and behaviour expectations; monitoring activities frequently; and encouraging cooperative learning” Note that page 152f of the book goes on Read More …
Homework, Assessment… and stuff
Update: August 2016 Key approaches to homework I’ve tried in 2016 with lower level maths classes include: 1 key question per week (rather than lots they don’t do!) – get them to explore this one question deeply, think about different Read More …
Creating Classroom Culture
Some good comments were made during an early PPLE 2012 tute. One of the key things I remembered was this idea of creating a ‘culture’ rather than just a list of rules. Also, when making the rules etc., try to Read More …
Tips for in the classroom…
A few idea jotted down on the run I don’t want to forget… No. 1 – Be enthusiastic! One that stuck in my mind from having David(?) come and speak to us during Prof. Experience class. Also tips like being Read More …