First Days of School

First Days of SchoolCLTA-WA Summer Workshop & SwapSarah YaoAugust 14th, 2011Thank You Calvin KamZhousu, Meitsu, Pollyanna, teachers from StarTalk Cohort 4 and many other wonderful teachers and friends!

OutlineCreate an Inviting ClassroomUseful Tools Classroom Management

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How would Your Classroom Look Like?What would you see?By the doorOn the wallHang from ceilingAnywhere else

Group WorkDraw and/or Write5 minutesPresentCreate an Inviting ClassroomWelcome SignsStudent NamesAssignment or Announcement BoardsCalendars, Useful Phrases & Posters Students ProjectsArts & CraftsCulture ArtifactsPositive SlogansClassroom Rules

Thanks to my classmate

Jennifer Lin

Useful Phrases http://quizlet.com/2593184/chinese-classroom-phrases-flash-cards/http://www.chinese-tools.com/phrasebook/02-classroom.html

Sarahs Favorite ToolsStock paper Paper cutterSheet protectorLaminatorScanner or 3-in-1 PrinterPPT remote + pointer

Classroom ManagementHow to Get Students Attention?82% of communication is non-verbalThanks to Michael Grinder non-verbal communication expertFive strategiesFreeze BodyAbove WhisperTeacher Only One SpeakSilence is GoldUse Influence, Not PowerFreeze BodyWhats wrong?Your still body communicate so much!Start and end your class with still body

Above WhisperHow loud do you need to be?Your voice goes up Students collective voice goes up tooWait for students volume to dropRight moment may increase volume Then go back to low voicePatient wait for everyone to quietTeacher Only One SpeakSilence is GoldWhats wrong?Direct Eye ContactUse GesturesPoint to Sign, Rules or InstructionsUse Influence, Not PowerUse Influence, Not PowerUse Influence, Not PowerPower only gets students to comply under your presenceAny damage from using power might not be recovered!

Name eight items you may see in an inviting classroomName four tools Sarah likesName three tips of classroom management

For the SwapChinese character & idiom animationsWorksheets & RubricsFlash games & PPT interactive gamesPair or group gamesPPT for lessons in Chinese Link and Integrated ChineseStory tellingChants & songs with movements and hand signsMany Chinese arts & crafts

Thank You!for the Great Learning Opportunity!