187. If Your Small Groups Keep Getting Interrupted, Listen to This
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Do your small groups keep getting interrupted by students who won't get started, stop working halfway through, or constantly ask for help? Those interruptions aren't random—they're giving you valuable information about what's working (and what's not) in your classroom routines. In this episode, I'll walk you through the five most common student behaviors I look for while teaching a small group and explain what each one tells me about what to adjust before back-to-school. Instead of trying t...
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