Lesson Planning: Attention and Reflection - PPD036

Featured ContentWe continue our conversation from Episode 35, as we discuss the finer details of lesson planning: grabbing student attention and reflecting on the lesson.Grab & Maintain Student AttentionUse random selection in calling upon students (pop sticks, give warning)Vary who you call on and how you call on them (plan for who you will call on, fertilize the conversation)Ask questions before calling on a student; wait at least five seconds for a response, allow for second wait timeBe animated; show enthusiasm and interest (vegas lounge act, humor)Vary instructional methodsProvide work of appropriate difficultyDemonstrate and model the types of responses or tasks you want students to performProvide guided practice for students; monitor responses and deliver immediate corrective feedbackReflection on Your LessonSummarize the lesson and focus on positive gains made by students; use surprise reinforcers as a direct result of their good behaviorDetermine if the lesson was successful; were goals accomplished? How do you know?What would/could you do differently?Information we discussed was sourced from: http://www.kean.edu/~tpc/Classroom%20Management/EFFECTIVE%20LESSON%20PLANNING%20&%20Classroom%20Mgmt.htmWhat We’re Listening ToAJ: Partial CreditChris: Serial Season 3Stacey: Hysteria