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