DESCRIPTION: There are times in lessons where we may be talking too quickly or too slowly, and students lose track of what we are saying or become disengaged. In this episode, I talk about how we can pace our lessons more effectively to reduce the gaps in learning and potential behaviour disruptions.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Pause frequently to allow processing timeCatch yourself talking too quickly Vary teaching methodsProvide opportunities for students to check their understandingBe organisedWrite a lesson schedule on the board BEST MOMENTS: “Pausing frequently in lessons to allow students that time to process what I have said”  “They’d have the green card on top of the red card, and if at any point during the lesson they felt I was going too quickly, they’d place the red card on top” “It was an instant visual…as soon as I had seen the red card on top I knew I had to slow down, check their understanding, repeat things” “You want to have different tempos in the lesson to keep students focused”  “Vary teaching styles….incorporate lots of different things”  “Smooth transitions are so important in lessons” VALUABLE RESOURCES: Patreon EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT Inclusive Questioning: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Students Through Questioning  ABOUT THE HOST: Tem is an experienced teacher who started teaching in 2009, specialising in Secondary PE. She also has experience working as an SEN class teacher in an SEN provision, and has mentored a number of teachers over the years. CONNECT & CONTACT:  Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/temsteachingtips Instagram: instagram.com/temsteachingtips  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.