Chapter 12: The Voices Of Authority

OPENING ACTIVITY

• Think of a time when your teacher used a different voice
• What was the situation?
• Why do you think he/she did that?

INTRODUCTION

• In the classroom, teachers use different voices to get their message across.
• Theses voices can be the teacher's greatest tool.
• There are three types: The Voice of Principle, The Voice of Procedure, and The Personal Voice

THE VOICE OF PRINCIPLE

• Used to teach ethics
• Refer to the "Golden Rule"
• Stretch children's power to care
• Empowers the learning community
• Gives students choice in their actions

THE VOICE OF PROCEDURE

• Not personal rules, but can be school or procedural rules.
• Rules that govern the well-being of the school & community
• Maintain safety & order.
• Regulate practical matters such as:
• Physical safety, games procedures, and allocation of privileges

PERSONAL VOICE

• Does not have moral or procedural meaning behind it
• Usually said in the "I voice."
• Can be your strongest voice if not abused
• Used in two ways:
• Personal preferences and personal conviction & knowledge

MATCHING GAME

• You will have to match the type of voice
• With the corresponding examples
• And uses for that voice.