Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Take Five

by David Cochran

The first five minutes of class are critical to establishing a climate for learning.  Too often classes start with attendance and housekeeping chores rather than engaging students in thought related to the topic of the day.  Time is at a premium in most classes, so using that first five minutes wisely is important.

Here is what some teachers do to make the most of their start up time. …more

2 comments:

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  2. The "more" link didn't take me to the rest of the post...I was interested in the tips. Anyway, I'm a new follower from the Wild Wednesday hop. Visit me at The MamaZone when you can.

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