Video clip setting

These seven clips demonstrate strategies the teacher uses to motivate focus on learning.

Strategies summary 

-Ask student to do a self assessment

-Positive and enthusiastic tone

-Positive reinforcement by acknowledging students who are on task

-I statements about his desire for them to engage and learn

-Humor

-Non-judgmental tone

-Keeps in the flow if teaching

Student behavior

Off task

Questions to consider 

1.     Which of these situations would create greater difficulty for you?

2.     What was the teacher trying to accomplish?

3.     What strategies were used?

4.     What alternative strategies do you propose?

Classroom background

5th Grade, Regular Education Classroom, 30 students, 90% Free or Reduced Lunch

Thank-you to:

The students and teachers of this classroom at Hampton School of Milwaukee Public Schools