Nick

This is Nick's page. Please post comments here. 2. Remark on a comment that you found interesting in Chapter 2. ﻿I found it interesting to see how many of the talk examples I already use in my teaching (particularly during intervention). However I realize I don't necessarily put a lot of thought in my phrasing and word usage. This provided many insights into the power of words.

Chapter 3: I always make sure to address all students by name when talking to them individually/calling on them. When addressing whole groups I usually go with their riser number, one group member's name (varying the name each time I call on them), or by class number or teacher's name.

I noticed while reading chapter 3 that I already use "That's not like you" (usually referring to the whole class if the students appear unfocused) a lot. I am also making a conscious effort to say "You should be proud of yourself" rather than "I am proud of you" and therefore making the students take more ownership of their actions and successes.