End-of-Module Take-Aways Transitions Preparation Lesson Momentum How efficient are the Can make or break Teachers can summarize transitions? If certain momentum! what they hear during kids are done quicker, Leads to full turn and talks. have them do something understanding of a Moving from one while they wait. lesson and possible understanding to the Slow movers: derailment. next teacher scaffolds to consequences (do they Keep all necessary make that happen – help?) or is it better to materials at hand. important reward in order to Allows you to anticipate vocabulary, etc). motivate? Different what might go wrong or Lesson momentum things work for different where you may need needs unit cohesion. kids. more preparation. Preparation. Preparations on the Keeps you present, no Knowing when to re-visit teacher’s end between time is wasted thinking and when to elaborate transitions about what you need or (either individually or Give kids a checklist to where you put whole group) help them know what to something that you can’t Ask the question you do during transitions find. want answered (not Hold kids accountable Can meet all scholars’ obvious questions and for meeting your needs if prepared for the don’t for rocks.”). “fish expectations. Practice whole lesson. Momentum doesn’t until it’s right! necessarily equal speed Don’t sound like a move at pace of – broken record during a understanding AND transition. engagement. Transitions within Don’t be afraid to tell lessons matter someone info. (preparation). When to Routines! Invest time to dismiss in rows vs whole save time! class. Have a point and stick You can always reteach with one. transitions throughout Volume helps the year! momentum. Redirection should be quick not disruptive. – Behavior management matters. Anticipate misunderstandings. Be engaging and energetic!
End-of-Module Take-Aways Transitions Preparation Lesson Momentum How efficient are the transitions? If certain kids are done quicker, have them do something while they wait. Slow movers: consequences (do they help?) or is it better to reward in order to motivate? Different things work for different kids. Preparations on the teacher’s end between transitions Give kids a checklist to help them know what to do during transitions Hold kids accountable for meeting your expectations. Practice until it’s right! Don’t sound like a broken record during a transition. Transitions within lessons matter (preparation). When to dismiss in rows vs whole class. You can always reteach transitions throughout the year! Can make or break momentum! Leads to full understanding of a lesson and possible derailment. Keep all necessary materials at hand. Allows you to anticipate what might go wrong or where you may need more preparation. Keeps you present, no time is wasted thinking about what you need or where you put something that you can’t find. Can meet all scholars’ needs if prepared for the whole lesson. Teachers can summarize what they hear during turn and talks. Moving from one understanding to the next teacher scaffolds to make that happen – important vocabulary, etc). Lesson momentum needs unit cohesion. Preparation. Knowing when to re-visit and when to elaborate (either individually or whole group) Ask the question you want answered (not obvious questions and don’t “fish for rocks.”). Momentum doesn’t necessarily equal speed – move at pace of understanding AND engagement. Don’t be afraid to tell someone info. Routines! Invest time to save time! Have a point and stick with one. Volume helps momentum. Redirection should be quick – not disruptive. Behavior management matters. Anticipate misunderstandings. Be engaging and energetic!
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