3. Proximity A teacher s physical closeness to a student affects time on task. (Payne, Brophy)
{"Image DocumentName": "3. ProximityA teacher s physical closeness to a student affects time on task. (Payne, Brophy)", "Image ImageDescription": "Many of our best teachers use proximity to address discipline problems, yet not academic problems. Move around the room to achieve connection with all students. Closeness and touching are part of the social background of human beings. The primary function or obligation of the mother is to provide her infant with intimate bodily contact, which is the basic mechanism in developing trust and love. Contact is actually the primary factor in the infant-mother relationship. The functions of security and solace are related to proximity is clearly demonstrated by the infant\u2019s bravery when the mother is present and his terror when the mother is removed. Such concern with touching and proximity is demonstrated again in peer play where the mutual acceptance of physical or bodily contact with peers is a prerequisite. Social play is impossible if bodily contact is looked upon as undesirable or loathsome. Basic trust and security is conveyed by proximity as we isolate the aliens and group closer together when frightened. In your handout, you have a basic model of classroom proximity. It indicates that 63% of the teacher\u2019s time is spent within arms length of three students, and that the rest of the class has marginal or no close contact at all. How can this be changed? Teachers can schedule walks . Teachers can move student placements regularly. Teachers can target places to stand.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}