Serious Faaaaaace
One strategy of classroom management is to give students “the face” when they’ve crossed the line. Our ed psych prof can do it on command. Cracks us up every time. It’s pretty hilarious. Basically my prof’s version of “the face” involves tilting the head just a bit to the left, relaxing all the muscles in your face and staring directly at your target. You basically get this slightly open mouthed look of displeasure, disappointment and stand-offishness… like he’s about to say “come on, smarten up.” He suggested that we all practice making “the face” in the mirror which provided me with a good 10-15 minutes of giggling and amusement. Maybe he was just joking about the practicing. But i’m working on my own variation. Definitely close mouthed for me. At the moment, mine’s got more of a “pissed as hell” quality. My face would probably say “what is your goddamn problem!!? You’re 18, you barely have 6 credits, you’re failing this class and yet you fuck around and disrupt class everyday!? what are you thinking?! are you thinking?!”
I’m working on trying to send a more positive message. Maybe i need to raise an eyebrow.
October 20th, 2006 at 6:09 pm
LOL! definitely don’t think “serious faaaace” to yourself while you’re doing it, cuz that will just bring about more giggles. sort of ruins the effect.
maybe you can have the relaxed muscles and closed mouth look but add widened eyes, as if to say, “do you mind? someone is talking. stop being rude. i disapprove. don’t make me tell to you go sit in the corner. i don’t like you, you know. god, you’re annoying.”