Sandra

I thoroughly enjoyed the classes I attended this summer. Some of the suggestions I utilize in class include raising my hand when I need to get the students' attention. I know Dr. Burns turned the lights off to get the attention of the class but raising my hand seems to be somewhat effective.Sometime after I stand in front of the class and raise my hand there is still some talking. What I do in addition to raising my hand is to stand there quietly until they come around. This might take a few minutes since I have a class of 34 students in at least two of my classes. I have a total of 162 students. Another strategy, I have a basket for each class to place their work in when they are finished. I also make sure I do not lecture more than 10-15 minutes. Before I took the class I know I was lecturing for 20 - 30 minutes, that was way to long to stand up in front of a class of 9th and 10th graders and expect them to listen and take notes.