Talking stick to promote good listening skills - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T22:03:25Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/talking-stick-to-promote-good-listening-skills?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A903341&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Jax,
I definitely will, I…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-19:649749:Comment:9048652013-01-19T14:06:23.178ZTracy brookeshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Tracybrookes35
Hi Jax,<br />
I definitely will, I think I will structure it into my next theory lesson, and maybe try a you only get one go to promote more of an inclusive lesson as everyone then gets a chance to answer a question!!<br />
T x
Hi Jax,<br />
I definitely will, I think I will structure it into my next theory lesson, and maybe try a you only get one go to promote more of an inclusive lesson as everyone then gets a chance to answer a question!!<br />
T x I use a small (about 8" in di…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-19:649749:Comment:9048422013-01-19T04:31:50.227ZKevin Wintershttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KevinWinters
<p>I use a small (about 8" in diameter) inflatable ball that has nubs all over it. I bought it for a buck at the local Dollar Tree. If a day goes by that I don't use it, my 6th graders start begging for it. It's great during discussion time because a ball being tossed around the room requires eyes to be on the speaker, just in case it gets thrown to them next. </p>
<p>I use a small (about 8" in diameter) inflatable ball that has nubs all over it. I bought it for a buck at the local Dollar Tree. If a day goes by that I don't use it, my 6th graders start begging for it. It's great during discussion time because a ball being tossed around the room requires eyes to be on the speaker, just in case it gets thrown to them next. </p> Hi Tracy,
this is the web pag…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-18:649749:Comment:9045372013-01-18T15:57:50.329ZJacqueline Thomashttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JacquelineThomas609
<p>Hi Tracy,</p>
<p>this is the web page I was looking at: <a href="https://www.acaciart.com/stories/archive6.html" target="_blank">https://www.acaciart.com/stories/archive6.html</a></p>
<p>Yes, please do let me know if youhave some success with this technique.</p>
<p>Best wishes,</p>
<p>Jax</p>
<p>Hi Tracy,</p>
<p>this is the web page I was looking at: <a href="https://www.acaciart.com/stories/archive6.html" target="_blank">https://www.acaciart.com/stories/archive6.html</a></p>
<p>Yes, please do let me know if youhave some success with this technique.</p>
<p>Best wishes,</p>
<p>Jax</p> Reading the comments here, it…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-15:649749:Comment:9033412013-01-15T21:06:17.645ZTracy brookeshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Tracybrookes35
Reading the comments here, it sounds like something I could utilise, something I had never even thought about!!<br />
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Thank you, I shall let you know hoe I get on.<br />
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T x
Reading the comments here, it sounds like something I could utilise, something I had never even thought about!!<br />
<br />
Thank you, I shall let you know hoe I get on.<br />
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T x HI Chris, ah yes creating a s…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-13:649749:Comment:9022502013-01-13T12:16:27.620ZJacqueline Thomashttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JacquelineThomas609
<p>HI Chris, ah yes creating a safe environment is probably key. Fyi, I have seen the ball used as a brainstorming technique where the ball is bounced on the floor or table in the middle of the group and participants have to catch it and make a contribution to the discussion. It is a good way of generating ideas but so many people struggle with the idea of keeping their critique out of the picture and keep an open mind so, this has to be emphasised before all the bouncing starts.</p>
<p>HI Chris, ah yes creating a safe environment is probably key. Fyi, I have seen the ball used as a brainstorming technique where the ball is bounced on the floor or table in the middle of the group and participants have to catch it and make a contribution to the discussion. It is a good way of generating ideas but so many people struggle with the idea of keeping their critique out of the picture and keep an open mind so, this has to be emphasised before all the bouncing starts.</p> Yes, it certainly has the pot…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-12:649749:Comment:9023052013-01-12T15:40:20.259ZChristopher Heathhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ChristopherHeath
<p>Yes, it certainly has the potential to do this. There is a fine balance between encouraging students and embarassing them. Getting to know your students and creating a 'safe' environment for them helps. Quite often I would do this with little set agenda which reduces the pressure on these students.</p>
<p>Yes, it certainly has the potential to do this. There is a fine balance between encouraging students and embarassing them. Getting to know your students and creating a 'safe' environment for them helps. Quite often I would do this with little set agenda which reduces the pressure on these students.</p> Thanks Chris. I think using i…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-11:649749:Comment:9019722013-01-11T19:29:43.108ZJacqueline Thomashttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JacquelineThomas609
Thanks Chris. I think using it as a recap is quite powerful. You don't think some quiet people would feel under pressure?
Thanks Chris. I think using it as a recap is quite powerful. You don't think some quiet people would feel under pressure? Jacqueline
This sounds very…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-11:649749:Comment:9020872013-01-11T08:21:41.258ZChristopher Heathhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ChristopherHeath
<p>Jacqueline</p>
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<p>This sounds very similar to a technique I have used whereby students cannot speak in a group discussion unless they are holding the tennis ball which is passed to another group member when after they have spoken. I would usually use this as a starter or ending activity as a recap or introduction to the lesson, it usually works well to ensure that all students have an equal say in the discussion, quieting the dominant members are encouraging those who are normally…</p>
<p>Jacqueline</p>
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<p>This sounds very similar to a technique I have used whereby students cannot speak in a group discussion unless they are holding the tennis ball which is passed to another group member when after they have spoken. I would usually use this as a starter or ending activity as a recap or introduction to the lesson, it usually works well to ensure that all students have an equal say in the discussion, quieting the dominant members are encouraging those who are normally quiet. </p>
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<p>Christopher</p>