The Richard Lavoie videos have made me more aware of the need to build all students self-esteem, to make sure that all students have enough poker chips to get through their school day and to contribute to their lifelong chip account. After all, some students may only have an opportunity to get their chips from you. It is important to value each individual student on his/her individual strengths and especially to never compare. Sometimes that can be hard to do.
I have always have held a high consciousness for the fact that we need to build self esteem but what I did not realize was how easy it can be to take away chips without even being aware that your were doing so. We are often so unaware of our comments in our rush to accomplish all of our tasks. It is very easy to convey disappointment without even knowing it and that is one of the things that the child/student has the most difficulty dealing with.
The Rick Lavoie movies have certainly made me more aware of the need to use reinforcing feedback and support. Even when we are being critical we must be reinforcing and focus on the task or behavior supporting what is expected. These movies are very informational, a must for all to see.
Thanks,
Ron
We all need poker chips!
ReplyDeleteThe video was very clear about how chips could be taken away. We all say stuff that we don't realize took away a person's chips. I agree with you about the positive reinforcing feedback that we need to do. These LD situations are hard for me to see quickly. I am a slow learning to some of the LD situations I have been blessed with.
Also the movies are a must see for all to see. Hopefully we will see more of these videos. Good paragraph structure.