I am all for Power Teaching right now. I'm on my second week of using these techniques in my Life Science classes, and let me tell you, there is a difference. For starters, instead of leaving a sour taste in my mouth as my students file out of my classroom, I am now happy and enjoy teaching these kids.
This group of students is a challenging group. They have special needs, they have behavior problems, they have family issues, and in general aren't too keen on the idea of learning and are less keen on the idea of actually having to do work. Often, when I give an assessment of some sorts a small percent earn an "A" and a few more earn a "B" and most earn a low "C" or a "D" and a good handful flat out fail.
Friday, after a week of using Power Teaching techniques 68% of my students earned full points on their quiz. 68%!! When I told them how good they did one of my students said that they could always do that well if the quizzes were always that easy. However, it wasn't an easy quiz, it was that they learned the material.
So, for only a few days, I would have to say that this is a good technique. It is soooooo nice to hear a bright "YES" from all of my students when I say "Class." I used to have trouble getting their attention. I sure hope that I can continue to make this work in my classroom.
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2 comments:
That is good that you found a technique that works for your kids. Too bad you found this when there is only like 2 more weeks left of school. But no matter, you can use it again next year. :)
Too true
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