Power check

Lately, statements like this are standing out to me:

Allow students to respond.

Model the activity before allowing students to try on their own.

I'm pretty sure I was the first to use allow... But, do I really want us to reinforce the idea that students must be given permission to participate/engage in their own learning? Would people notice if I snuck in statements like:

Teach and model until students allow you to stop.

Give examples until students assure you that you have taught them well enough.

In very subtle ways, diction can reinforce messages about who is in charge in the classroom.

This is where my mind goes when I'm trying to do a "quick" review...