Hey Everyone,
In my data collection about first-time TBL experiences, a theme is beginning
to develop around what can make a TBL class "go bad." Specifically, a loud
critic or group of critics can generate an infectious negative classroom
atmosphere that festers and worsens.
I am curious how many of you have experienced this and what strategies you
used in the moment to respond to the critic but hold your ground (what
worked? what did *not* work?).
Information on this pivotal moment in the social development of the
classroom will be VERY helpful.
I know of one teacher who had a great first experience with TBL, but her
second class mutinied so dramatically that it scared her back to
chalk-n-talk.
Help me prevent that from happening again!
-M
