[header] How to deal with talkative students [title] Use proximity to attempt to quiet the student first. [step] Simply stand near the talking student to get them to quiet down. Without interrupting your instruction, move near the talker, continuing to talk.
[header] How to deal with talkative students [title] Use proximity to attempt to quiet the student first. [step] Simply stand near the talking student to get them to quiet down. Without interrupting your instruction, move near the talker, continuing to talk.
Speak in a low, soothing voice as you move. [substeps] You might say, " are you aware of how far away you are? " or, " what do you need to do to help someone in this situation? " [title] Face the teen. You may even place your hand on their desk or on their shoulder to gain their attention. [substeps] It also helps to move about the classroom as you talk, which is called mobility and proximity. Say something like, " i know you're one of us, alex " or " i was just thinking of myself as different from him. " [title] Find a quiet place to observe the student. Again, waiting until the student has stopped talking during an interaction to try to quiet the student down. [title] Attempt to socialize the patient by speaking to the patient.