Laser Lessons - Lesson

Be able to supervise whole class learning activities

View this first video which was produced by TeachersTV. This video is about managing sound levels in the classroom.Watch the video and make notes. Is there anything that you can relate to your setting? What can you learn from watching the video?

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘Cover supervisors matter’ from the Education Matters Group
'Research digest: Managing classroom behaviour' by The Australian Council for Educational Research
Using the internet, search for techniques for managing behaviour in the classroom and also tips for engaging and motivating pupils.

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Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Find and read ‘The laughing classroom: everyone’s guide to teaching with humour and play’ by Diane Loomans, Karen Kolberg and Martha Weston, published by Kramer.N.B. You should be able to find a copy at your local library service.
Click to read 'Group work v. whole-class activities' on the British Council website.This article is aimed at teaching English language but can also be applied to other subjects and situations.
Click to read 'Chapter 10. Whole-class strategies', an extract from the book 'Key elements of classroom management' by Joyce McLeod, Jan Fisher and Ginny Hoover, published by Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development.
This article from Teach Start is ’10 ways teachers can support shy students’ and contains information that is also relevant for cover supervision.

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