Pg. 66- "I think I use the 'lunch bunch' thing for a lot of reasons."
This reminds me of one of my student teaching experiences in Brockport. The teacher would use it as a reward system for those that were able to finish their work throughout the week. She would invite them up to her classroom to watch a movie... and pretty much the kids loved it. This is something that I might utilize in my own classroom.
Pg. 67- "She begins each school year by giving each student an 'entry questionnaire.'"
I know many teacher that have used this... I think it is a good idea? A tool that can be referenced throughout the year, and possible used as a motivator for students. For example, if they say that they like cars... bring in some cars to help them solve their math problems.
Pg. 68- "What is it that you like about the class?" "The teacher! She looks us in the eye when she talks to us, respects us, listens to us, she speaks to us when she see us in the hall or in the cafeteria."
Well, these seem simple, but there are many teacher that do this and others that don't. My high school math teacher was one of these teachers. I loved him. He would always ask us about our life, and is everything ok? It really is the simple things that make a difference.
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I have also used reward systems within my classroom. Even using it for simple reminders such as bring your text, pencil and paper to class. It's amazing how often students at the high school level come to class with NOTHING! Rewards can be "gentle reminders!"
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