Hershey—Table+20

= Verbal Skills for Meeting Resistances Presentation = = = //Below are 2 separate activities. When prompted, the table Recorder will input responses// //from tablemates// //for each activity.// media type="custom" key="3102520"

//**Slide #1**// What are the resistance statements you have heard? A. Share with a partner. B. Share at your table C. Record Tablemates' responses below.

The laptop cart will not fit in my room. I don't want to lose my blackboard. I am busy and don't have time for this. I have too many papers to grade. Don't bother me until after PSSAs. The kids don't know how to do group work. - one student will do all the work My classroom management is effective because I teach from the front of the room ("Sage on the Stage")

D. Reporter be ready to share out.

 //**Slide #6**// A. At your table list the three most common and or most challenging resistances you hear. 1. I am busy and don't have time for this. - E  2. The kids don't know how to do group work. - S  3. I don't want to lose my blackboard. - P  B. Develop appropriate empathy, support and approval statement responses for the above listed resistances.

1. I understand how busy you are. Maybe we can arrange for a sub to give you release time and I would be willing to come in and work with you. 2. This is a common statement I hear. Even beyond high school, students will need to learn to work cooperatively. I would be happy to do research on collaborative learning and we implement this strategy. 3. I know that is what you are comfortable with. (pause) There are many advantages to a whiteboard: no chalk, always have notes, saving time....

C. Reporter be ready to share out.