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Re-do assignments:
Explanation
Personal or anonymous
response:
Individual or contingence
contracts:
Pros
-may be an effective way to shape
behaviors
-increases motivation
-if used correctly, motivation may
be converted from extrinsic to
intrinsic
Cons
-food such as candy are often used
as reward (Personally I would
never use food to motivate as
Jigsaw activities:
Grade level: Depending on
activity. K-12.
Ice Breakers:
Exit slips:
Reading rainbow
(childrens book talk):
a room.
Some teachers even try to
incorporate rhymes!
Birthday lines can also be a good
way to build on non-verbal
communication.
Cons:
-Demands time
-If poorly instructed or facilitated
it can be stressful and rhymes may
contribute to bullying.
Giving students a heads-up as to
where the class is going and
prepare for the days agenda
Humour:
APPROPREIATE FOR ALL
AGES!!
The development of
language skills may
contribute later in life to
social networks.
Some consideration must be given
to the right and wrong ways of
using humor. There are ways of
using humor effectively and ways
of crossing the line.
Educators should be cautious
when incorporating humor as they
do not want to be viewed as
disrespectful or unprofessional.
The incorporation of humor
should be done in a tasteful but
appealing way.