Video clip setting

Class is checking an assignment. Students are reading aloud and giving answers.

Strategies summary 

-System for calling on students randomly versus hand raising

-Procedure for class response; everybody, get ready, snap

-Choose less threatening task for individual reading aloud such as reading the questions rather than giving the answers

-Teacher admits mistake demonstrating positive response to personal error

-Humor

Student behavior

Students are challenged by speaking and reading out loud to class

Questions to consider 

1.     What was the teacher trying to accomplish?

2.     What strategies were used?

3.     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