Substitute Teachers Lounge
Substitute Teachers Lounge
Greg Collins
Who Let That Verbose Substitute Teacher In Here?
15 minutes Posted Mar 18, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Introduction to Verbosity
Self-Awareness of Talking Too Much
Managing Verbose Tendencies
From Introvert to Extrovert
The Non-Talkers: The Other Extreme
Connecting with Students Through Talk
Finding the Perfect Balance
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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever caught yourself rambling to a classroom of increasingly glazed-over eyes? You're not alone. Inspired by Henry Winkler's candid admission about losing acting roles due to excessive talking, this episode dives deep into the complex world of classroom communication. As someone who self-identifies as verbose, I share personal strategies for managing my "gift of gab"—including the somewhat humbling practice of giving students permission to call me out when I t...