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Hi all. This is actually a post that I originally posted on the Spanish teacher's chatboard. But it is more appropriate for this board I think. I would greatly appreciate your insight. Thank you!

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I teach Spanish I and II. This problem I have is mostly with my ninth-tenth grade students. I teach in a small room with tables, with 3-4 students to a group.

Here is what is really frustrating: When it comes time for independent work time, I am able to get the students quiet at first. Then, after a while, very slowly the almost inaudible whispers start, then they gradually increase. Who is doing it? I can’t tell. I look around and I don’t see anyone speaking, but I hear several students whispering at once. Then, more and more join in. I tell the class to be quiet, but very little difference is made. I can’t identify who is really doing the talking, because they are so discreet in their mumbling. Eventually it gets to a level I ...See More
Sara On 5/19/11, Jeff wrote: > Hi all. This is actually a post that I originally posted > on the Spanish teacher's chatboard. But it is more > appropriate for this board I think. I would greatly > appreciate your insight. Thank you! > > =============================== >Does your independent work time have them working in groups or a...See More
May 20, 2011


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