Few years ago she spent her Sunday afternoon's reading papers and stamping, being the only author of the students work. Now, the students have an audience. They are to write their own adventure story. Each week the students are to write a chapter in their Adventure Story. They also have to give three possible scenarios on what will happen in the next chapter. After accomplishing this they are to comment on other students post giving their thought on what scenario should happen next. This allows the student to interact with others and keep their mind busy.
I enjoyed this approach. Instead of telling students to write an adventure story and the teacher being the only reader. Now students have the opportunity to express themselves for the whole world to see. This also allows for another parties idea on what should happen in your story. It builds for suspense as to which one the student will pick each week after having peers comment their opinion on what should happen next. Great way for students to stay busy and use their imagination.
It was a rainy day, but the Teach-Meet was still in action. Enjoying cake and exchanging ideas on how to better yourself as an educator. The 7 min "teacher talk" came to question. Can you limit your "Teacher Talk" to 7 min a lesson? There are some teacher who just love the sound of their own voice. She uses yoga in her spare time and emphasizes the mindfulness that yoga brings and use it in the classroom. She asks, " Can students benefit more from slowing down and becoming more mindful?"
I think the 7 min "Teacher Talk" allows room for more questions. I as a student tend to lose track and my mind starts to wonder if a teacher just keeps talking because they love to hear themselves talk. The slowing down and being more mindful allows the student to think more deeply on a subject. This gives them a chance to develop questions they normally wouldn't have spending a few seconds on the topic.
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