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re: How does one acknowledge student effort without overdoing it? (by Helen de la Maza)

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:47:11 GMT

That's a great question, Helen! Using a variety of acknowledgements will help keep the students engaged in participating. Saying, "Thank you" is also a great way to validate. Other ideas are two claps, two stomps, change the number of snaps, have everyone say, "uh, huh!" or "Oh yeah!". We can give a round of applause to everyone who shared at the end of the Q&A. The big idea is to appreciate the studehts for their particiaption and effort.

The Home Court Advantage also ties in nicely with Acknowledge Every Effort. Teaching the students about the amygdala and creating a supportive atmosphere will give them the why behind acknowledging each other.

It is also great to have the student come up with simple acknowledgements. It supports them in taking ownership and will encourage participation.

I hope this helps!

(This answear was originally posted by Margaret)

re: QLT June 2008 Workshop

John Cotter — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:29:33 GMT

Hi Margaret,

Hope your summer is going well. It's probably just a short while before you start school again. I posted a request yesterday for help finding music to use during class this year.

Do you know how long it takes QL staff to review my request and then post it on this site?

If you're still interested in using the money program in your class and you'd like to discuss it, I'd be happy to meet with you at your school or talk on the phone or by email. Let me know.

All the best,

John Cotter

re: QL Teacher is Teacher of the Year Finalist

jim — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:40:24 GMT

Congratulations, Pam.

re: Welcome to the Quantum Learning Blog

June Kollar — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:51:04 GMT

Hello,

I am a second grade teacher in a Catholic School and have been throguh 4 levels of QL training. I have never blogged, but am anxious to learn.

June