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🗣️ Unveiling the art of effective classroom communication | Practical tips for teachers to enhance verbal and nonverbal skills | 📚 Book coming 🔜
⭐️ Pro Tip: Your visual presence matters! Simple things like how you arrange your classroom or position yourself can dramatically impact student behaviour and engagement.
Remember: Students pick up on non-verbal cues even more than adults do. 🍎
#edusky
Remember: Students pick up on non-verbal cues even more than adults do. 🍎
#edusky
November 1, 2024 at 9:37 PM
⭐️ Pro Tip: Your visual presence matters! Simple things like how you arrange your classroom or position yourself can dramatically impact student behaviour and engagement.
Remember: Students pick up on non-verbal cues even more than adults do. 🍎
#edusky
Remember: Students pick up on non-verbal cues even more than adults do. 🍎
#edusky
🚫 Common Teaching Pitfalls:
• Using uncertain "question inflection" when giving directions
• Unconscious blocking gestures, protecting vulnerable parts of you
• Being too warm (becoming the "friend") or too strict
• Monotonous communication that loses student interest
• Using uncertain "question inflection" when giving directions
• Unconscious blocking gestures, protecting vulnerable parts of you
• Being too warm (becoming the "friend") or too strict
• Monotonous communication that loses student interest
November 1, 2024 at 9:36 PM
🚫 Common Teaching Pitfalls:
• Using uncertain "question inflection" when giving directions
• Unconscious blocking gestures, protecting vulnerable parts of you
• Being too warm (becoming the "friend") or too strict
• Monotonous communication that loses student interest
• Using uncertain "question inflection" when giving directions
• Unconscious blocking gestures, protecting vulnerable parts of you
• Being too warm (becoming the "friend") or too strict
• Monotonous communication that loses student interest
💫 Classroom-Tested Tips:
• Use warm language for building relationships
• Switch to confident tones for setting boundaries
• Create intentional visual cues (like specific gestures for repeated instructions)
• Position yourself strategically in the room for maximum presence
• Use warm language for building relationships
• Switch to confident tones for setting boundaries
• Create intentional visual cues (like specific gestures for repeated instructions)
• Position yourself strategically in the room for maximum presence
November 1, 2024 at 9:36 PM
💫 Classroom-Tested Tips:
• Use warm language for building relationships
• Switch to confident tones for setting boundaries
• Create intentional visual cues (like specific gestures for repeated instructions)
• Position yourself strategically in the room for maximum presence
• Use warm language for building relationships
• Switch to confident tones for setting boundaries
• Create intentional visual cues (like specific gestures for repeated instructions)
• Position yourself strategically in the room for maximum presence
🎯 Power Moves:
• Strategic leaning in - shows you're listening to student responses
• Confident voice tone - especially during important instructions
• Master the supportive head tilt - perfect for one-on-one student conversations
• Mindful body language - your gestures set the tone for the class
• Strategic leaning in - shows you're listening to student responses
• Confident voice tone - especially during important instructions
• Master the supportive head tilt - perfect for one-on-one student conversations
• Mindful body language - your gestures set the tone for the class
November 1, 2024 at 9:36 PM
🎯 Power Moves:
• Strategic leaning in - shows you're listening to student responses
• Confident voice tone - especially during important instructions
• Master the supportive head tilt - perfect for one-on-one student conversations
• Mindful body language - your gestures set the tone for the class
• Strategic leaning in - shows you're listening to student responses
• Confident voice tone - especially during important instructions
• Master the supportive head tilt - perfect for one-on-one student conversations
• Mindful body language - your gestures set the tone for the class
✨ The Classroom Charisma Formula:
Warmth + Authority = Student Engagement
Balance being approachable AND commanding respect. That's where the magic happens in your classroom!
Warmth + Authority = Student Engagement
Balance being approachable AND commanding respect. That's where the magic happens in your classroom!
November 1, 2024 at 9:35 PM
✨ The Classroom Charisma Formula:
Warmth + Authority = Student Engagement
Balance being approachable AND commanding respect. That's where the magic happens in your classroom!
Warmth + Authority = Student Engagement
Balance being approachable AND commanding respect. That's where the magic happens in your classroom!
🧵 7/7
Want to test this out? Try teaching a concept tomorrow with more dynamic gestures and movement. Notice how naturally your voice follows along!
#TeacherTips
Want to test this out? Try teaching a concept tomorrow with more dynamic gestures and movement. Notice how naturally your voice follows along!
#TeacherTips
November 1, 2024 at 8:45 AM
🧵 7/7
Want to test this out? Try teaching a concept tomorrow with more dynamic gestures and movement. Notice how naturally your voice follows along!
#TeacherTips
Want to test this out? Try teaching a concept tomorrow with more dynamic gestures and movement. Notice how naturally your voice follows along!
#TeacherTips
🧵 6/7
Pro tip: Start small! Even minor changes in how you move can transform your vocal delivery. Your students will notice the difference in engagement and understanding. 💫
#teachers
Pro tip: Start small! Even minor changes in how you move can transform your vocal delivery. Your students will notice the difference in engagement and understanding. 💫
#teachers
November 1, 2024 at 8:45 AM
🧵 6/7
Pro tip: Start small! Even minor changes in how you move can transform your vocal delivery. Your students will notice the difference in engagement and understanding. 💫
#teachers
Pro tip: Start small! Even minor changes in how you move can transform your vocal delivery. Your students will notice the difference in engagement and understanding. 💫
#teachers
🧵 5/7
More pro tips:
• Remember: students pick up on ALL signals, verbal and non-verbal
• Record yourself teaching (on mute!) to spot areas for improvement
#edusky
More pro tips:
• Remember: students pick up on ALL signals, verbal and non-verbal
• Record yourself teaching (on mute!) to spot areas for improvement
#edusky
November 1, 2024 at 8:44 AM
🧵 5/7
More pro tips:
• Remember: students pick up on ALL signals, verbal and non-verbal
• Record yourself teaching (on mute!) to spot areas for improvement
#edusky
More pro tips:
• Remember: students pick up on ALL signals, verbal and non-verbal
• Record yourself teaching (on mute!) to spot areas for improvement
#edusky
🧵 4/7
Quick tips to level up your teaching presence:
• Match your movements to the situation - expansive for full class, scaled back for 1:1
• Use intentional gestures to boost your explanation clarity
#communication
Quick tips to level up your teaching presence:
• Match your movements to the situation - expansive for full class, scaled back for 1:1
• Use intentional gestures to boost your explanation clarity
#communication
November 1, 2024 at 8:43 AM
🧵 4/7
Quick tips to level up your teaching presence:
• Match your movements to the situation - expansive for full class, scaled back for 1:1
• Use intentional gestures to boost your explanation clarity
#communication
Quick tips to level up your teaching presence:
• Match your movements to the situation - expansive for full class, scaled back for 1:1
• Use intentional gestures to boost your explanation clarity
#communication
🧵 3/7
Think about it: Try speaking expressively while standing completely still. Feels weird, right? That's because our voice and body naturally work together!
#education
Think about it: Try speaking expressively while standing completely still. Feels weird, right? That's because our voice and body naturally work together!
#education
November 1, 2024 at 8:42 AM
🧵 3/7
Think about it: Try speaking expressively while standing completely still. Feels weird, right? That's because our voice and body naturally work together!
#education
Think about it: Try speaking expressively while standing completely still. Feels weird, right? That's because our voice and body naturally work together!
#education
🧵 2/7
Here's something most teachers don't realise: that monotonous voice isn't just about your vocal cords. It's deeply connected to how you move and express yourself in the classroom.
#teaching
Here's something most teachers don't realise: that monotonous voice isn't just about your vocal cords. It's deeply connected to how you move and express yourself in the classroom.
#teaching
November 1, 2024 at 8:41 AM
🧵 2/7
Here's something most teachers don't realise: that monotonous voice isn't just about your vocal cords. It's deeply connected to how you move and express yourself in the classroom.
#teaching
Here's something most teachers don't realise: that monotonous voice isn't just about your vocal cords. It's deeply connected to how you move and express yourself in the classroom.
#teaching
Love this! It really shows how teacher enthusiasm creates ripple effects beyond just the classroom moment. That connection between a teacher's energy and students feeling empowered to think creatively and independently is exactly what makes this so powerful. Thanks for sharing!
October 31, 2024 at 7:35 AM
Love this! It really shows how teacher enthusiasm creates ripple effects beyond just the classroom moment. That connection between a teacher's energy and students feeling empowered to think creatively and independently is exactly what makes this so powerful. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent! Having strong schemes of work as a foundation means teachers can focus their energy on delivery and student engagement rather than constantly feeling burnt-out. And yes to targeted CPD — it's so much more effective when it responds to real needs rather than being one-size-fits-all.
October 31, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Excellent! Having strong schemes of work as a foundation means teachers can focus their energy on delivery and student engagement rather than constantly feeling burnt-out. And yes to targeted CPD — it's so much more effective when it responds to real needs rather than being one-size-fits-all.
…brightening our voice for those subjects we don’t personally love as much. A slight shift in posture, an extra lift in our vocal inflection, leaning in a bit more... these small choices can help us find our way when we need it! What do you find helps?
October 30, 2024 at 9:36 PM
…brightening our voice for those subjects we don’t personally love as much. A slight shift in posture, an extra lift in our vocal inflection, leaning in a bit more... these small choices can help us find our way when we need it! What do you find helps?
Oh, definitely! I suppose what matters most isn't being equally passionate about every subject, but showing students how to approach different topics with openness and curiosity. But sometimes we're also consciously pulling ourselves up a bit straighter and…
October 30, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Oh, definitely! I suppose what matters most isn't being equally passionate about every subject, but showing students how to approach different topics with openness and curiosity. But sometimes we're also consciously pulling ourselves up a bit straighter and…
…It is most effective when it emerges from deep subject knowledge and a clear sense of pedagogical purpose. It's about letting your genuine understanding and confidence in your teaching approach shine through 👍
October 30, 2024 at 8:42 PM
…It is most effective when it emerges from deep subject knowledge and a clear sense of pedagogical purpose. It's about letting your genuine understanding and confidence in your teaching approach shine through 👍
An excellent point. Enthusiasm isn't a substitute for solid pedagogical understanding - it's like a catalyst that enhances well-structured teaching. Enthusiasm teaching flows naturally from this foundation of competence and understanding…
October 30, 2024 at 8:42 PM
An excellent point. Enthusiasm isn't a substitute for solid pedagogical understanding - it's like a catalyst that enhances well-structured teaching. Enthusiasm teaching flows naturally from this foundation of competence and understanding…
The key insight isn't that we need to be more "enthusiastic" — it's that when teachers feel genuinely connected to their material, learning becomes more natural for everyone in the room.
Authentic interest beats forced excitement every time.
#edusky
Authentic interest beats forced excitement every time.
#edusky
October 30, 2024 at 6:46 PM
The key insight isn't that we need to be more "enthusiastic" — it's that when teachers feel genuinely connected to their material, learning becomes more natural for everyone in the room.
Authentic interest beats forced excitement every time.
#edusky
Authentic interest beats forced excitement every time.
#edusky
How to bring authentic enthusiasm to your teaching (without feeling fake):
• Reconnect with what drew you to your subject
• Let your natural curiosity guide discussions
• Vary your vocal tone based on genuine interest
No performance needed. Just real engagement.
• Reconnect with what drew you to your subject
• Let your natural curiosity guide discussions
• Vary your vocal tone based on genuine interest
No performance needed. Just real engagement.
October 30, 2024 at 6:45 PM
How to bring authentic enthusiasm to your teaching (without feeling fake):
• Reconnect with what drew you to your subject
• Let your natural curiosity guide discussions
• Vary your vocal tone based on genuine interest
No performance needed. Just real engagement.
• Reconnect with what drew you to your subject
• Let your natural curiosity guide discussions
• Vary your vocal tone based on genuine interest
No performance needed. Just real engagement.
From personal observation:
I recently watched two teachers cover identical history material. The one who showed genuine fascination had students making connections to current events and asking deeper questions.
The difference wasn't in the content — it was in the delivery.
I recently watched two teachers cover identical history material. The one who showed genuine fascination had students making connections to current events and asking deeper questions.
The difference wasn't in the content — it was in the delivery.
October 30, 2024 at 6:45 PM
From personal observation:
I recently watched two teachers cover identical history material. The one who showed genuine fascination had students making connections to current events and asking deeper questions.
The difference wasn't in the content — it was in the delivery.
I recently watched two teachers cover identical history material. The one who showed genuine fascination had students making connections to current events and asking deeper questions.
The difference wasn't in the content — it was in the delivery.
Think of it as a chain reaction:
1. Teacher brings genuine energy to lessons
2. Classroom atmosphere shifts
3. Student motivation grows organically
4. Learning outcomes improve
It's less about cause-and-effect and more about creating an ecosystem.
1. Teacher brings genuine energy to lessons
2. Classroom atmosphere shifts
3. Student motivation grows organically
4. Learning outcomes improve
It's less about cause-and-effect and more about creating an ecosystem.
October 30, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Think of it as a chain reaction:
1. Teacher brings genuine energy to lessons
2. Classroom atmosphere shifts
3. Student motivation grows organically
4. Learning outcomes improve
It's less about cause-and-effect and more about creating an ecosystem.
1. Teacher brings genuine energy to lessons
2. Classroom atmosphere shifts
3. Student motivation grows organically
4. Learning outcomes improve
It's less about cause-and-effect and more about creating an ecosystem.
They found that enthusiasm creates a ripple effect in the classroom:
Students are more engaged during lessons, more likely to read independently and show higher motivation levels overall. It's not just about being "more excited" - it's about creating an environment where learning feels natural.
Students are more engaged during lessons, more likely to read independently and show higher motivation levels overall. It's not just about being "more excited" - it's about creating an environment where learning feels natural.
October 30, 2024 at 6:44 PM
They found that enthusiasm creates a ripple effect in the classroom:
Students are more engaged during lessons, more likely to read independently and show higher motivation levels overall. It's not just about being "more excited" - it's about creating an environment where learning feels natural.
Students are more engaged during lessons, more likely to read independently and show higher motivation levels overall. It's not just about being "more excited" - it's about creating an environment where learning feels natural.
When researchers actually measured teacher enthusiasm (yes, they figured out how to do this), they discovered that for every increase in teacher enthusiasm, reading scores went up by 9 points.
But the really interesting part isn't just about test scores...
But the really interesting part isn't just about test scores...
October 30, 2024 at 6:43 PM
When researchers actually measured teacher enthusiasm (yes, they figured out how to do this), they discovered that for every increase in teacher enthusiasm, reading scores went up by 9 points.
But the really interesting part isn't just about test scores...
But the really interesting part isn't just about test scores...