How can I control voice levels during centers?
QUESTION:
I’m looking for some different things to try to control the student voice level during centers. I really don’t believe that whispering is a natural thing for anyone, adults included. That said, in order for me to work with small groups I need them to be quieter than their regular talking voice level. I have [...]
Role-playing Level C – a good idea!
Sherry, a fabulous grade six teacher at my school, mentioned to me one day that when she sees a child operating on Level B in her classroom, she uses the opportunity to do some role-playing. After she has asked the student to assess their level of behavior (and they can accurately assess it as Level [...]
Do weekly behavior reports match the DWS approach?
QUESTION:
I want to implement DWS in my classroom this year. My concern is the fact that I’m required to send home weekly behavior reports rating behavior, completed work, homework etc. Do weekly reports match this approach?
RESPONSE:
DWS is based on promoting internal assessments––students reflecting on their own behavior. Typically, schools that use daily/weekly reports base them [...]
