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Nonverbal Language as a Classroom Management Tool
When I was a new teacher, I thought that I had to address my students from my special teacher spot at the front of the class. All teaching and redirection happened from behind the lectern or in front of my overhead projector. It’s like I was on a tether.
An assistant principal suggested that I try move around more and use nonverbal strategies to handle small matters. I found that nonverbal cues are powerful, successful, and they don’t disrupt the flow of the lesson. Continue reading
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Tagged check for understanding, Classroom Management, group work, nonverbal cues, praise, redirection
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