Returning to Regard for Student Perspectives
As you watch this video, look for how the trainer:
- Clearly articulates proper coding practices
- Directs participants to the CLASS Manual
The trainer also:
- Reviews previous material to ensure understanding
- Checks in with participants to gauge understanding
- Asks participants to explain their thinking
- Makes eye contact with participants
- Acknowledges an area of possible misunderstanding
Illustrating Concept Development Using Personal Examples
As you watch this video, look for how the trainer:
- Illustrates a point with several examples and further drives comprehension with contrasting examples
- Explains the topic in her own words and with her own examples
- Surveys the participants to gauge their understanding
The trainer also:
- Responds sensitively to participants when there seems to be confusion
Encouraging Participation During a Positive Climate Discussion
As you watch this video, look for how the trainer:
- Gives a participant the opportunity to describe a CLASS concept in her own words
- Encourages participants to highlight relevant information in their CLASS manuals
The trainer also:
- Affirms a participant’s answer
- Gives insight into her training style in a light-hearted manner
- Shows enthusiasm for the CLASS tool
Modeling Language Modeling Behaviors
As you watch this video, look for how the trainer:
- Models the behaviors associated with a CLASS indicator
- Employs a variety of examples to illustrate a point
- Restates definitions repeatedly using her own words
The trainer also:
- Incorporates the participants’ names in her examples
- Makes a joke and smiles with the participants
Scaffolding Understanding of Instructional Learning Formats
As you watch this video, look for how the trainer:
- Begins a discussion with a summary statement to focus participants’ attention
- Surveys the participants to gauge their understanding
- Corrects a misconception in a participant's initial response
- Draws a parallel to another CLASS dimension
The trainer also:
- Jokes around with participants
- Affirms a participant’s conclusion
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