That’s not an option
I am unwilling to allow you to…
Say it in a funny way, i.e. "Never in a million trillion years!"
That’s not appropriate.
I am not ready for you to do that yet.
Ask, "What do you think you would need to do before I would be willing to say yes to that?"
Ask, "What do you think? Is this a good choice for you?"
"What are your other options?"
No, but I would be willing to...
I appreciate your asking, however...
This is not negotiable
Managing Behaviour
- Use proximity control...be nearby....Keep talking and WALK up and down the rows, around the groups,. STAND next to the restless.
- Quietly finger tap the desk of any who are NOT paying attention....whisper their name.
- Use student names in discussion. Use student names and local paces in examples or problems... "Aroha went to the Warehouse with $40......"
- If waiting for silence, be sure to mention...
Mary is ready to listen, Josie's group is ready to go on, Losa's row is listening....
OR..
one person is ready, 2 rows are listening, almost everyone is ready to go on
OR
please tell your neighbour to listen..
