One of my favorite things to ask kids is "Are you stuck? Or are you thinking?" I do this because it gives them agency in whether or not I support them. Sometimes, kids just need extra time to think--and if we intervene too soon, we diminish their agency.
@paul_emerich We need to celebrate and embrace ‘productive struggle’ and build a positive culture around failure.
@paul_emerich I work with psychological examiners who conduct cognitive evaluations and now understand processing speed varies. A pause may not mean the person doesn’t know the answer, it just may take them a little more time to get there. ❤️
@paul_emerich These questions work for all learners. I was just thinking... "was I stuck or did I need to do a little more research?" All learners of all ages need more time for extra time to think to develop agency. Thanks, @paul_emerich!
@paul_emerich Love this! Everyone is always in a rush for an answer of solution. It’s okay to take time to think before speaking or acting.
@paul_emerich @DanaClutter Productive struggle with feedback helps build positive self-perception, otherwise dependency and failure to know oneself #visiblelearning
@paul_emerich @JenniferAGates Love how this honors students! I’ll be adding this to my tool bag! Thank you!
@paul_emerich So true. That's why teaching/learning cannot happen with one eye on the clock... a time bound curriculum is one of the big challenges of modern education system... #education #parenting #children
@paul_emerich I’ve witnessed it time and time again: a teacher rescuing a student’s thinking.
@paul_emerich Brilliant. Such a simple idea so often overlooked. It also speaks to our impulse to mitigate the discomfort that oftentimes accompanies the most important learning.
@paul_emerich @knitmeapony Oh I am keeping this in mind with my niece who is prone to long silences that often fade into just not answering, but occasionally end in answering. I'd have to ask it in such a way that she could just nod her head in answer tho because she is so often non-verbal.
@paul_emerich Ever present test of my patience to let my kids work through things before helping them or doing it for them. Byproduct: it’s made me a better manager and leader to my employees
@paul_emerich Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I will consider that. I've been there
@paul_emerich This is amazing! Thank you for this verbiage. My dyslexic son just told me yesterday…”I don’t like it when people jump in and give me answers. I just want a hint because I’m still thinking and I know the answer”. I will definitely use this.
@paul_emerich @pwharris advocates for “do you need help or time?”
@paul_emerich I love this! Def implementing that phrase this year!
@paul_emerich They often get stuck...so it s important to offer them support
@paul_emerich Great approach to a critical learning moment, thank you for sharing! Identifying and developing #SEL skills in the classroom and beyond can often help learners to better understand their own relationship with metacognition, self efficacy, and agency. #pbl #cbe #learnercentered
@paul_emerich Agree. And it’s okay to let them take a break from thinking too. Creativity can’t be forced.
@paul_emerich @EdTechForward their is a time to step in and support someone and a time to step back
@paul_emerich that’s good food for thought and advice. Thank you! :D
@paul_emerich I used to ask this all the time. Later on, the kids would come to me and tell me they were stuck or I need space to think. It was wonderful.
@paul_emerich Excellent concept and good way the phrase it.
@paul_emerich I love this question! And your reason: “I do this because it gives them agency in whether or not I support them.” Co-opting for use with the students I tutor. Thank you!
@paul_emerich I love this! I used to use orange and green cards. Children flipped them over to Amber if they needed help.