Classroom+Management

=Circulate= Scope out the room. Interact with students and "scatter" your attention equally throughout the classroom. Move through the room and engage with students.

=Cold Calling= Calling on someone who doesn't expect it.

=Emotional Constancy (or Consistency)= Remembering that attitudes -- good and bad -- affect students' behavior. Be on guard about bringing outside issues or emotions into the classroom.

=The Joy Factor ("J"-Factor)= Good attitudes spread -- infuse your teaching with joy, and the joy will be echoed in the behavior and energy of your students.

=No Opt Out= Engage every student, even if they don't initially understand. Make sure that all students are at least engaged and thinking about a question or subject.

=Positive Framing= Creating a positive, open space in the classroom where students can share their ideas and point of view. There is no "wrong" answer, but instead there are different ways to answer and express thoughts while learning. (Remember to use the "Yes, and..." and "Yes, but..." formulations -- even when responses seem wrong, find the kernel that is RIGHT in them and go from there.)

=Repeat Questions= Ask questions over so that students can all engage in the conversation. Asking questions leads to students themselves asking questions, showing that they are "into," or connecting to, the lesson.

=Right Is Right= Having high expectations for student responses. Make sure students are heading in the right direction, and then set a concrete goal for understanding. (Example: You can get the "right answer" in math, but until you show your work, you haven't reached the goal for understanding the math concept.)

=Strong Voice= Using tone, gestures, and other attributes to own your authority and take charge of (and responsibility for) the class -- taking charge builds trust. "The fewer words you use to get your point across, the better your point will be."

=Wait Time= The amount of time given to students to respond to questions. Teachers fear wait time; but they must trust that students have a means to answer questions and are engaging in the material. A response will emerge soon enough.