[Teachldsseminary] seating issues....

[JENNIFER]

I like to seat my students in a semi-circle so that there is no room for a 
front or a back seat.  That way, everyone can participate and be a part of 
the group.  Just a suggestion
Jennifer
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "leslie remali" <ilamerl at yahoo.com>
To: <teachldsseminary at latter-dayvillage.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 9:57 AM
Subject: [Teachldsseminary] seating issues....


>I know this may come across as rude or hard hearted,
> but....  when it ocmes to seating....these ARE high
> school aged students.  Let them sit wheee they
> want...Then, and here is where you may think I am
> rude...If there are some students who have a problem
> sitting together, be adult about it, have them stay
> after class, and discuss it with them!!!!!  Give them
> an opportunity to adjust their behavior.  This way you
> are earning their respect.  If there is a clique
> forming, put them in groups for an activity and just
> break it up for the day.  My experience has been such
> that this approach works.  I believe in treating them
> as young adults.  Students will only rise to the
> expectations we place upon them.  They will also
> behave the way we treat them.  If you haven't tried
> this approach, I strongly reccomend it.....
>
>
> Seminarily,
> Leslie in Indy
>
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