𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 Managing a classroom where one child frequently dominates discussions and talks over others can be challenging, but it’s important to handle the situation with sensitivity and positivity. Here's an approach that maintains the child's self-esteem while encouraging equitable participation: Start by acknowledging their enthusiasm. Applauding their eagerness can reinforce their positive behaviour without making them feel singled out for criticism. For example, you might say: “Thank you for your enthusiasm and knowledge! It’s great to see how excited you are about the subject.” Next, gently guide the classroom dynamic by explaining the importance of giving everyone a chance to participate. You can continue with: “Remember, part of learning is giving everyone a chance to think critically and share their thoughts. Let's make sure we hear from different voices. This way, we can learn from each other and see things from new perspectives.” To manage this moving forward, you can implement strategies like: 1. 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲: Reinforce the practice of raising hands and waiting to be called on. This helps ensure everyone gets a turn. 2. 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧-𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: Use a system (like a talking stick or name cards) to ensure each student has an opportunity to speak. 3. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤-𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫-𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞: Encourage students to first think individually, and then discuss with a partner before sharing with the class. This way, everyone has a chance to process and articulate their thoughts. Doing this will help the enthusiastic child understand the value of shared participation while fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom environment. Dear teachers, how did you handle a similar situation? Repost ♻️ to help a teacher 𝙈𝙮 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙨. 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧. 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙟𝙤𝙮𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮. 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝘿𝙈 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨. #teachers #linkedin #earlychildhoodeducator #thoughtleader
Thank you for the enlightenment ma.More and more educators are gaining value from your daily posts.God bless you!
I have one like this at home, seems like he really enjoys talking. I engage in his little conversations but, it ain't easy 😀
Well simplified 👌👌
Insightful!
Thanks for sharing
This is good.
Very helpful!
Oh how I miss my learners☺️☺️. I always loved applying the turn taking strategy whenever I noticed I had a student in that particular stream that was a little ahead of the pack👌🙂. Always worked like magic!! Wishing you a restful weekend hun❤️❤️
Hyperactive children can make other children feel less intelligent.
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10moThank you so much Precious Chiamaka Duru for reposting