08/07/2022
If you saw my last post, 👀 you're probably wondering how to make a change in the way you give corrections. Instead of putting your hands on your students, try these 4️⃣ things:
1️⃣ Use Imagery:
Using imagery can help students visualize body positions, muscle cues, energy and so much more! Get creative and find words that tell a really clear story. Not only is it effective, but it's fun! 🤗
2️⃣ Demonstrate on Yourself:
Pretty self-explanatory. Use your hands on your own body to make the correction instead of your student. They can see what needs to change, but can manipulate their own body to make discoveries. 💁🏻
3️⃣ Drop Expectations:
Many times, using physical touch to correct students comes from a place of "hurry and worry". The "hurry" tells us if we physically move their body, they will get it faster. Taking less class time.The "worry" is that they won't understand how to do it themselves when given a verbal correction. Remember: your students are SMART. They know their own bodies better than anyone and will get there in their own time. Drop the expectations of how you think they should be learning. 👍🏻
4️⃣ Ask Before You Touch:
If for some reason you feel you MUST touch a student, approach with eye contact and ask genuinely... "I feel you could benefit from a physical correction. I would need to put one hand on your shoulder and one on your back. Does that sound ok?" Wait for an answer. HEAR their answer. If they say no, don't push it and don't make a big deal about it. Go back and use one of the other techniques to solidify the correction. ❓
The effort to change this dynamic will be worth the peace and safety of your students! Changing old habits will be hard, but you can do it! 🙌🏻
Do you use any of these techniques in your classroom? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️⬇️
