A Quiz for Teachers Choosing the Right Response to Classroom Disruptions Good morning, everyone. Teachers give quizzes every day. But today… I have a quiz for the teachers. Not a graded quiz… Not a pop quiz… But a simple gut check. Imagine you’re teaching… Everything is going well… And suddenly… A student starts talking. Or tapping a pencil. Or scrolling on a cell phone. Now here’s the question. Which response is more effective? Option One: “Johnny! Stop talking! Be quiet and do your work!” Or… Option Two: “Johnny… we need closed mouths and note-taking, please. Both address the behavior. Interested in more, contact me at ja***********@*********ch.com
James Pesutich