Become a "Response Ninja" - Insights on how to connect to and inspire students (part 3 of 3)
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- Опубліковано 20 тра 2024
- What is a "Response Ninja"?
It's building our students up, connecting to them, inspiring them... without them knowing it. When students speak and it's our turn to respond, what we can and how we say it is critical. Choose the wrong words or approach, and we shut them down.
Or, if we choose our words and responses wisely, we can increase their sense of confidence, their curiosity, and the sense of security in themselves to experiment or make mistakes. Plus, our words have the power to unroot harmful narratives they've adopted, both about the act of learning, as well as of themselves.
The best part is that these strategies are all done "under the radar." We can say and do things that quietly uplift the learners in our midst, without them even being aware of what we're doing. Hence the term: "ninja." There's an art to inspiring others when we can do it subtly and implicitly.
There are 10 "Response Ninja" Methods in total. This video explains methods 7-10.
Strategy #7
0:07 The “NICE, now can you use the word ‘___’ in your answer?” method
Strategy #8
3:33 The “Binary to Open-Ended Question Decision” method
Strategy #9
7:20 The "Back to the Future" method
IMPORTANT ADDITION: I realize that in the midst of my and Roni's exchange, the deeper question for the "Back to the Future" method was not communicated. I'm sorry about that.
This is the idea for Back to the Future. The teacher's invited to say:
"Nice work, Sarah. Now that you understand the subject, could you go back in time, let's say, 30 seconds ago, and explain to the Sarah of then what she doesn't understand, that you understand now?"
The time travel exercise let's the student communicate directly to what he/she didn't understand previously, and explain it in terms that makes sense to them now. It makes the student aware of his/her own progress.
Strategy #10
9:15 The "Who's in Control?" method
All of these strategies and more are covered in Robert's debut book, which outlines in clear and actionable ways how we can connect to learners in transcendent ways.
yaymath.org/book
To invite Robert to speak at your school or conference, either in-person or virtually, including a list of fun and inspirational keynotes and workshops, please visit:
yaymath.org/visit
The gracious interviewer, Roni Habib, is an expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected to their purpose, and more playful. The founder of EQ Schools, he leads workshops and speaks in organizations nationally and abroad. Learn more at:
eqschools.com
If a certain strategy resonates with you, you're invited to share your thoughts in the comments.
The April fool Teacher is sooo cool.......The best teacher which we wished for but never had❤️❤️
THE GUY STILL ALIVEE too, DAm he been making vids since 2008… does it look like he got older or changed appearance.
People are so naturally comfortable with him which is awesome for a math teacher. I love that he says to push away your power to the student and that is the implicit power. Here's to holding the standard for comprehensible and fast relay for students.
its cool how your still here!
Love from india
Received!
God bless. Seems like you giving positive vibes to the young. Trust Jesus. He is a real one. Especially what He has done for all of us on the cross. And He isn't someone waiting for our downfall, but waiting for our redemption through Him. He doesn't condemn us, but convicts us through the Holy Spirit. Had to say this.
@ACCEDDS So how is He real if He did die? Which your right He did and rose 3 days later. Think abt that.
man wish there was more videos.
Robert -
The set of ten ‘Become a "Response Ninja" - Insights’ is a mini-course in teaching by itself. I treasure your explanations of the insights - all designed to subtly let the student take control of the learning process - and feel confident - and therefore good - about the learning process.
I just didn’t understand Response Ninja 9/10, ‘The “Back to the Future” method.’ The “Back to the Future”- expression refers to the time when one has to stop (over) thinking about the things they could, or not, have done in the past so that what happened wouldn't have happened. Is that understanding correct?
However, in the explanation, you ask the student to go back to their older self - maybe 30 seconds or a minute ago when they didn’t get the concept. You want them to go back and think of the fact that they couldn’t get it then - but they get it now.
Why do you want them to do that - and why do you want to validate at that moment that the older self was awesome too?
This is the only insight that is not explained completely. Please - would you provide an answer?
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Apart from containing excellent advice based on your teaching experience, can you guess what makes your videos heartwarming and valuable? It is how you couple your advice and knowledge with a sense of modesty. (Example 1:47 - 1:52 seconds; “Clearly I need to use different words in my answer!”)
I aspire to become your kind of an educator. With my warm gratitude for all your good work.
Thank you so much for your comment. You're right. I realize that in the midst of my and Roni's exchange, the deeper question for the "Back to the Future" method was not communicated. I'm sorry about that.
This is the idea for Back to the Future. The teacher's invited to say:
"Great job, Sarah. Now that you understand the subject, could you go back in time, let's say, 30 seconds ago, and explain to the Sarah of then what she doesn't understand, that you understand now?"
The time travel exercise let's the student communicate directly to what he/she didn't understand previously, and explain it in terms that makes sense to them now. It makes the student aware of his/her own progress.
@@yaymath This is now clear. The idea, again, is to strenghthen the student's own ability to discern where exactly the gap in understanding was and how that gap is now bridged. Thank you for the explanation, Robert.
Great follow-up. Yes, how the gap is bridged is a good way of saying it.
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Repent and get right before it’s too late, transfer your trust from yourself to the savior
Ex. I try to get a loan even though I have no income.
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