As a student teacher, I would get so frustrated when I would spend so much time planning a lesson and making things as engaging as I could and there was still one student who clearly wasn't engaged. One day, I noticed that a kid who normally went along with my particular brand of crazy wasn't having it. I saw that kid as he was leaving at the end of the day and asked how he was doing because I hadn't heard voice as much that day. Come to find out he had scouts from a college he really wanted to play for coming to watch him play basketball that night. NOTHING I could have done would've gotten that student engaged that day. I try to remember that kids have lots of other things going on in their lives, and that helps me to not take it so personally when a student isn't as engaged as I'd like them to be.
@laurarandazzo11586 жыл бұрын
A great reminder, Shannon. Our kids have a LOT of things going on in their lives. It's easy to think they're reacting to us when it's often something else that's weighing them down. Thanks for this!
@Ivoryforge112074 жыл бұрын
Honestly, the reason why kids don't raise their hands for participation is A. Their answer might be wrong B. They don't want to seem like their dumb in front of the teacher C. They don't have a answer D. Not in the mood for answering Edit : I'm 14 and that's why I normally don't raise my hand when it comes to some questions
@simplycallmeAJ3 ай бұрын
E- social anxiety
@cherrieb93143 жыл бұрын
I was always so grateful for another student in class who wasn't afraid to ask questions in math class. I got the explanations through her questioning the teacher. I was too embarrassed to show my teacher that I didn't know how to work it out.
@angietrinh41363 жыл бұрын
I dont raise my hand because of my mental heath issues.I have social anxiety and its hard for me to get courage to raise my hand and stuff. Im afraid i might get the wrong answer.Its so sad how teachers dont understand mental health.It is truly important.Dont know if you made this type of video yet, but can you please make a video where you are talking about Mental Health and for teachers how to support students though their issues. Thanks, Angie.
@amralhabori18494 жыл бұрын
I really loved your honesty and realism, also you're pretty reasonable, also you explain very well.
@laurarandazzo11584 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Amr. I'm trying... :)
@lisajones25616 жыл бұрын
I don't do a lot of calling on specific students (I HATED when my teachers called on me and I didnt have my hand raised🙄) but when I do I let the "wheel" decide. That way it's not "my fault" your name got called, it was totally random. Keeps everyone on their toes because they might get called on for the question. It's an app called Random Picker. There is another teacher in my department that has a tin with popsicle sticks with everybody's name. She pulls them as she asks questions and puts them back in the pot--- so the student could get called on more than once. 😁 Thanks for posting! I always look forward to your videos!
@laurarandazzo11586 жыл бұрын
Love all of these ideas, you guys! I also like using my homemade white boards while kids are working in teams of two. I'll pose a question and then every team has to write their answer and hoist it over their heads on the count of 1-2-3. Definitely increases feedback - and fun. Here's how to make a class set of boards for about $4: laurarandazzo.com/2015/06/21/such-a-simple-fix/
@sarahshut59976 жыл бұрын
I would love a video about how you handle kids talking or interrupting while you're teaching.
@laurarandazzo11586 жыл бұрын
Kelli Monterroso Great suggestion, Kelli! Just added this one to my list. :)
@jjxrden5 жыл бұрын
I have really bad social anxiety and hate being called on, what about us?
@mwonse5 жыл бұрын
Yupppp that's why I'm watching this video!!😂😂 I hate getting called on when I don't know the answer😔😔
@sirenbob15214 жыл бұрын
same bro (eren yeager?)
@vincenttran82893 жыл бұрын
Ayo im a 13 yr old in 8th grade and i used to be kinda shy but now its just ez. Personally, I had no hope for my future and i was in like deep depression until ive gone through teenagehood ongoing till now. Somehow, im able to talk in class participation no probs.
@DarinNakakihara6 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura! I love your channel, especially how you've incorporated things like 20% time etc. My youngest just graduated high school and as a teacher willing to try anything to engage my students, I was always curious why secondary teachers didn't try things like this on the regular. Do you think there's a difference between elementary and high school teachers? Your audio is on point. What is your setup?
@laurarandazzo11586 жыл бұрын
Hey, Darin, so glad you found my channel. :) I think elementary teachers are saints! Seriously, no idea how you sit with the same tiny people all day long and teach every subject under the sun. Yes, I think there's a HUGE difference between elem. and secondary folks. As for audio, I've struggled with a few different set-ups, but the thing that seems to *finally* be working is just talking into the mic on my earbuds. You might've noticed my fancy earbud necklace. Very fashionable. ;)
@sofiadiezpena33496 жыл бұрын
Thank you Laura. Very practical and sincere when you say sometimes it works sometimes it doesn´t but it sure is worth trying.
@blciffa6 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see your quarter trio game. I plan to implement next year. I loved your options for craft and structure. I would love to see other options you do for different standards. Thanks for this video! I love the content you produce here, on your blog, and TpT. You're awesome!
@laurarandazzo11586 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, B Peltier. Okay, I'm working on the Quarter Trio video today and it should be edited and posted by Saturday. Seemed like the next logical video topic, for sure. As for more options for more standards, I just added your suggestion to my "I really oughta make that video" brainstorm list. :)
@blciffa6 жыл бұрын
Laura Randazzo I'm so excited! You inspire me, and many others! Thanks for always sharing your insights.
@laurarandazzo11586 жыл бұрын
Oh, stop it some more. ;)
@lukwesakabanshi22532 жыл бұрын
Well presented thanks
@laurarandazzo11582 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hope the ideas are helpful.
@hannahrr36273 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, but never have commented. However, I HAD to comment. I spent the entire video trying to figure out WHAT was going on with your window!! It's the weirdest illusion. Are they partially thick/thin blinds? A reflection? Panels of a house? LOL. I was so confused.
@laurarandazzo11583 жыл бұрын
That's so funny! It's the siding on my neighbor's townhouse. It was summer when I filmed this, but it started to hot rain outside so I moved the camera inside. That also explains why I'm so sweaty in this one! 😂
@elevated__arts6 жыл бұрын
You are awesome!
@nicolematino71433 жыл бұрын
Omg so true! Some of my kids are like what? Haha. It's like I'm annoying unicorn
@chloedaramitz04445 жыл бұрын
I think it is a lot more than just drifters I don’t drift off for no reason I have more than just a cubicle worker future ahead of me. 😔
@laurarandazzo11585 жыл бұрын
FLOral A.S.M.R Indeed, FLOral! What can a classroom teacher do to bring you into the fold? What do you need that you’re not getting? I know I and SO MANY other teachers want to crack this code. Help us.
@chloedaramitz04445 жыл бұрын
Laura Randazzo I don’t know like people don’t just zone out becuase they want to. Well some do but many others don’t. They may zone out becuase of something other than just bored. They may zone out becuase all they can think about is something else. Like I think schools needs to do something more than just lessons they need to teach mental illness and self care.
@chloedaramitz04445 жыл бұрын
Laura Randazzo like I appreciate teachers soooooo much !! Like the amount of things they do for us is unbelievable ! And I appreciate every single teacher in this world. I also want to be a teacher. And that is what I am doing my job as in June(training in a classroom) but I just wish teachers would not assume or categorise students