Re: KEEP SHHHHHHHING

[Betty Dawn Hamilton <bhamilt@TENET.EDU>]

On Fri, 24 Feb 1995, Carla Derrick wrote:
>
> 5. I tell teachers to "prep" their students about whispering before coming
> to the library, and to give group instructions about the assignment before
> they arrive;   that they set the tone for their students by moving among
> them and whispering quietly.  I occasionally have a "screamer" , but most
> teachers love that atmosphere of quiet work.  I work very hard with a new
> teacher to achieve this.

Excellent advice, Carla!  My problem is often the *teacher* who talks
more loudly than the students!  (Well .... not *really* a problem, just
sort of!)

Betty