David Poppo

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I have always felt that your opening question is the icebreaker and set the tone of the class. It also lets them know who you are as a teacher

David Poppo

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Storytelling during lecture

when you tell a story to help students understand something, you bring that lack of understanding to a level that they can compare it too. I take a mystery and shows how its real even in life.

David Poppo

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late homework

I think there are many good ways to handle late homework. I always listen to the students reasons and give them the benefit of the doubt. Although points are taken off. If it becomes a habbit with the student, then I give them no credit.

David Poppo

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students that are restless

To mix things up and to get an idea of how the class is learning the new material, I will have them play a game which each team gets to ask each other team one question. They use the book to find questions and enjoy challenging one another

David Poppo

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chalk boards and white boards

When using white boards, I try to use a variety of colors; make some funny drawings realated to material to lighten the stress. Mixing sentenses with drawing seems to keep good attention. how about you

David Poppo

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understanding your personality

If you know your personality then you know your strengths and weaknesses. You can use this to better connect to your students need and how you can help them by changing your teaching style to meet there needs to learn