{"id":3383,"date":"2011-09-15T06:00:02","date_gmt":"2011-09-15T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/?p=3383"},"modified":"2019-03-27T14:28:34","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T19:28:34","slug":"using-time-as-a-strategy-for-effective-transitions-in-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/using-time-as-a-strategy-for-effective-transitions-in-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Time as a Strategy for Effective Transitions in the Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Check<\/a> \"\"<\/a>There are many elements that help structure transitions in the classroom. The element of time creates a smooth method, if used properly. Let me explain how.<\/span><\/p>\n

First, give students a time warning shortly before the end of the activity to help prepare themselves mentally for the transition and to make themselves ready for an efficient physical transition.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, “In two minutes, we will be presenting our findings. What do you need to do to be ready?<\/em>“<\/span><\/p>\n

Second, use a time limit to help clarify the expectation of how long things should ideally take.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, you may ask the students, “How long should it take for us to put what we have away and be ready for the next lesson?<\/em>”<\/p>\n

Here you may take suggestions from the class, but choose one that helps support a reasonable goal.<\/p>\n

In this example, let’s assume that one minute is plenty of time for all students to complete the task. So your direction may sound something like the following, “[Cue], we need to stop now and move on to doing the lesson. We should be able to do that in one minute. Any questions? [Process the questions.] Go!<\/em>“<\/span><\/p>\n

Using time beneficially is an effective strategy for transitions in the classroom, as it allows students the space and time to mentally gear up for the transition.<\/p>\n

How can you adapt this strategy to better suit your classroom?<\/p>\n

From Professional Learning Board\u2019s online continuing education course for teachers: <\/strong><\/em>Transformative Classroom Management<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are many elements that help structure transitions in the classroom. The element of time creates a smooth method, if used properly. Let me explain how.
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