Importance of teacher's physical presence in class plan



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importance of teacher\'s physical presence in class

PROJECTING CONFIDENCE

We know that effective teachers teach with confidence—which is not to be confused with arrogance. The first step in teaching with confidence is to know why you teach—why you show up to meet the intellectual, emotional, and physical demands that are placed on teachers every day.

In observing teachers for nearly two decades, I’ve noticed that the most effective ones demonstrate their confidence through an active voice, body language, and preparedness.

When speaking actively and expressively, you’ll also need to know when and how to keep your voice calm and steady. Learning and practicing variations of voice will help you command presence and achieve the attention you and your students deserve. You can practice pauses, voice variations, and tempo changes. If you have the time and resources, try signing up for a theater class. Or simply volunteer to read children’s books to preschoolers or kindergartners—those little ones will let you know instantly if you can keep their attention with your delivery.

Entering a classroom slouched, looking to the floor, or scowling while you have your arms crossed will not inspire too many students. Instead, stand tall, walk the room while talking, make eye contact, and smile. A confident body will greatly improve your presence.

If you enter a basketball game knowing you’ve prepared by practicing your offensive and defensive plays, you’ll compete with much more confidence. The same goes for teaching. Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” You teach with confidence when you’re prepared.

Presence is crucial to maintaining classroom management and to effective delivery of instruction, and it’s a skill we can develop with effort.

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