Posted by Dr. Bob on April 2, 2008, at 1:09:19
In reply to Re: substitute teachers, posted by fayeroe on March 31, 2008, at 19:03:41
> I don't think that you would be as good at it as I am.
I don't think so, either!
> It takes every sense that I have to operate in a classroom. I listen, I mirror back what the offender says and I then talk with them about finding a solution for their problems.
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> I speak when I see that I need to and I always let them know when they have accomplished something positive.I think approaches like those could be useful here, too.
> The offender is free to go in two years, if they behave themselves. That is different from Babble. Here we can stay around, unless we get blocked for a year.
And even then, you can come back.
Bob
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