"There is nothing fabulous in the heat of the moment."
Just before starting this assignment, I told a student that not every person is great at switching gears immediately. As this video shows, it is a skill that many of us have to learn. It is okay not to respond to a situation or even a question immediately in order to guarantee a more appropriate response.
I have personally learned to take a breath and allow time for auditory processing before responding to any question. Repeating the question in a neutral tone helps in situations that silence might be misconstrued. Modeling this behavior for my students encourages them not to react immediately to every outside stimulus.
Just before starting this assignment, I told a student that not every person is great at switching gears immediately. As this video shows, it is a skill that many of us have to learn. It is okay not to respond to a situation or even a question immediately in order to guarantee a more appropriate response.
I have personally learned to take a breath and allow time for auditory processing before responding to any question. Repeating the question in a neutral tone helps in situations that silence might be misconstrued. Modeling this behavior for my students encourages them not to react immediately to every outside stimulus.