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Responsive Classroom teacher language is the professional use of words, phrases, tone, and pace that enables students to engage in active learning and develop positive behaviors
Language is one of a teacher’s most powerful tools.
The intentional use of language enables students to engage in their learning and develop the academic, social, and emotional skills they need to be successful in and out of school.
Instead of . . .
Try . . .
→ “I see you wrote the main ideas in our own words and carefully noted where you got the information.”
→ “Did you notice how quiet the room was and how everyone was focused on their work?”
→ “I see some names on the sign-up board. Who can remind us of the sign-up procedure?”
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Reinforcing, Reminding, and Redirecting – Learn effective techniques for reinforcing positive behavior, gently reminding students of expectations, and redirecting misbehavior in a supportive and respectful manner.
Four Powerful Ways You Can Shift Your Teacher Language to Welcome Students – Explore strategies to transform your teacher language into a warm and inclusive environment, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement among students.
Training Minds One Question at a Time – Discover how asking thoughtful questions can deepen student learning, encourage critical thinking, and foster a culture of inquiry in the classroom.
Words Matter: How to Reflect, Correct, and Project – Explore strategies by Jenni Lee Groegler Pierson to use language effectively in the classroom for reflection, correction, and projection of learning.
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