Teachers are often faced with pupils who are very reluctant to participate in lessons. Two major reasons for this can be apathy and a lack of confidence. How can teachers tackle these? Pritesh and Neena explore, with the use of 'I Say You Say'.

'I Say You Say' is a where the entire class repeats a word the teacher says. It sounds like a simple strategy but there are so many nuances that Pritesh and Neena unpack. What do you do if a pupil doesn't join in? What if some pupils use a silly voice? Why would you use repetition when it doesn't involve much thinking?

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Hosts: Pritesh Raichura and Neena Sharma
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Pritesh and Neena explore 5 powerful strategies for teachers to secure and sustain 100% attention. From using your body, eyes, and silence, to giving simple instructions that prevent the loss of attention in the first place, this episode packed with practical practices.

They also mention Paul Kirschner & Paddington Bear. Make of that what you will.

Timestamps:

0:07 Conference Buzz and Attention Strategies
1:36 Five Ways to Secure Attention
3:02 Be Seen Looking
5:09 Scan the Room Clearly
10:47 Positive Praise After Scanning
12:55 Countdown Pace and Urgency
21:50 Quiet Counts for Writing Time
26:15 Tuck Chairs In
29:55 Silent Self-Interrupt
34:58 Five Attention Tips Recapped
35:51 Next Episode: Participation Culture

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Hosts: Pritesh Raichura and Neena Sharma
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You've never met a class before. They start to arrive at your door. Pritesh and Neena discuss precisely how they would get the class in and into a seating plan, and share mistakes they've experienced to avoid.

Seating a new class can be quite tricky because it is so out-of-routine. But it is perhaps the most important thing to get right, especially as it forms the first five minutes of a lesson with a new class. And we know how much first impressions count.

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Hosts: Pritesh Raichura and Neena Sharma
Operation Education is a Bunsen Blue production.

For high quality CPD (INSETs, school visits, including teaching lessons for staff to observe, coaching with groups of teachers) from Pritesh, visit www.bunsenblue.com/cpd