Establish safe, discusion oriented, nonthreatening communication

- outlines, summary, graphs, models, clear directions, transitions, check comprhension, provide practice

Student differences:

gender: girls - w/ partners or self

boys-hands on activity

-cultural Background: take time to know cultures, communicate w/ parents

Use Technology:

in classroom & for relay info, grades, helpful resources, etc.

Environment can inhibit teacher's communiction- beaware of surroundings, facial expression, make a change if needed

Successful Teacher:  includes diversity in instructional diversity  with engaging  & challenging curriculum & technology can create ultimate experience

- encourage use of journals &portfolios, projects

questioning techniques-WAIT TIME, risk taking ?, problem solving, factual recall-