You mentioned how your trainer explained why we have students move in close and sit on the floor — I'm curious what exactly did she say?
I know I have my reasons why I want students to do so, but I know sometimes, even when I take time to share with students my reasons why, that I still have students who struggle with understanding the importance of it. So, I'm curious, when you're asked "Why sit on the floor?," what do you say? On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 11:48 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > I teach middle school. Last year we adopted the workshop model. Our > trainer explained why we have students move in close and sit on the floor > during mini lessons. Last year this worked for my students. > This year several of my students are complaining about sitting on the > floor. They say it hurts their back or knees. > I don't want to say the SOME kids can sit in chairs, but others cannot. > I'm looking for your thoughts on everyone moving their chairs in close. > I have my doubts because it does not feel as intimate, and I think it will > not allow me to get in close to the kids when they are talking with their > partners. > I'm especially interested in hearing from middle school teachers about what > has worked for you. Thanks! > Jan > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
