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bloodyrosemccoy) wrote2015-05-11 10:29 pm
bloodyrosemccoy) wrote2015-05-11 10:29 pm
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Had one kid today in my presentation who wanted to basically give the presentation himself. He kept his hand up the whole time, excitedly wanting to inform me of things I missed, or hadn't gotten to yet, or that were just interesting, and every time I asked a question he'd urgently wave his hand harder.
I feel terrible that I can't give kids who are that excited my full attention. They're so enthusiastic and into it, and I have to turn away from them to the others as well. Especially since I was often the one who excitedly had all the information and wanted to share it because it was COOL and INTERESTING.
I felt like I was doing a disservice to him, so I tried to acknowledge that I knew he was there. But I'm not sure if saying "I know you have the answer; I'll ask someone else" helps or just makes it worse. I actually told him afterward that I was impressed at what he knew, and I was sorry I couldn't give him more attention.
How would you guys handle this? I'm a bit lost here. I hope he enjoyed his day anyway, and that he wasn't too frustrated. Sorry, kid. The conundrum of education strikes again.
I feel terrible that I can't give kids who are that excited my full attention. They're so enthusiastic and into it, and I have to turn away from them to the others as well. Especially since I was often the one who excitedly had all the information and wanted to share it because it was COOL and INTERESTING.
I felt like I was doing a disservice to him, so I tried to acknowledge that I knew he was there. But I'm not sure if saying "I know you have the answer; I'll ask someone else" helps or just makes it worse. I actually told him afterward that I was impressed at what he knew, and I was sorry I couldn't give him more attention.
How would you guys handle this? I'm a bit lost here. I hope he enjoyed his day anyway, and that he wasn't too frustrated. Sorry, kid. The conundrum of education strikes again.
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I pretty much handle it the same way. "Oh, you've already given some good answers; I want someone else to have a chance." I figure it gives them my recognition -- I'm not ignoring them, or pretending not to see them -- while also demonstrating a fairness/sharing/taking turns model, which is valuable for the less-outgoing as well. I've had a few of the quieter kids speak up because I'm not letting Mr./Ms. answer-person dominate all the speaking opportunities, which is also good.
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