Adapted from popular bloggist, Larry Ferlazzo's new book Self-Driven Learning: Teaching Strategies for Student Motivation, this article focuses on postivity and constructive criticism to get the classroom environment we all want to sustain. [Note: Our LEX Leadership Team will be participating in a webinar with Ferlazzo and will also be purchasing a copy of his book.]
As Title I teachers in small group instruction, we are very aware of how negativity of one member can affect the motivation of not only that person, but of all group members. Interesting research point: Research has shown that criticism is remembered far more than praise. So here's a tip to teachers: Begin with criticism and end with praise.
Read this article and I'm sure you'll gain insight. Your supervisors will probably also offer some useful strategies after the webinar on March 5th. Feel free to ask them questions in your next 1:1 meeting.
Cultivating a Positive Environment for Students. Larry Ferlazzo. 2.26.13. Education Week Teacher
http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2013/02/25/tln_ferlazzo_positive.html?tkn=PQWF59Z5dxghi84sgTY4WUxkGXW9Nf4dMS6j&cmp=ENL-TU-NEWS1
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