# Teach Like a Champion: Circulate

**Channel:** Missy Corral
**Source:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEHaczCY43M
**Transcript page:** https://www.withtranscript.ai/video/jEHaczCY43M

## Chapters

- 0:08 — Introducing the Circulate Strategy
- 1:17 — Observing Circulation in Practice
- 2:44 — Why Circulation Improves Engagement
- 5:06 — How to Circulate Effectively
- 5:58 — Practice Activities and Final Reflection

## Transcript

**[0:08]:** This is Teach Like a Champion strategy number 24, circulate.

**[0:15]:** You will need the following materials before you get started. The Teach Like a Champion 2.0 field guide, paper and a pencil, and energy for practice.

**[0:29]:** Before we dive in, I want you to think about the following question. What are the limitations of teaching and monitoring students from a front and center position? Pause this video to reflect.

**[0:48]:** A limitation you may have noticed is the ability to scan and aggressively monitor students in the back of the room. It's so important for student engagement and achievement to make sure everyone is with you for the entire lesson. By observing and being in close proximity to students, they are less likely to be distracted or distract other classmates.

**[1:17]:** Participants will be able to simulate a lesson with your group and practice engagement circulation tools, complete the working with a group or colleague activity in the Teach Like a Champion field guide, and show your ideal classroom blueprint with fly zones.

**[1:40]:** Let's see a navigator teachers practice this technique. As you watch this video, look for why do you think circulation during a lesson would be important for student engagement?

**[2:44]:** So Max likes him and he wants to be friends with him, right? So we're going to write

**[3:07]:** I'll wait for those friends that are not as fast as maybe you have them on your way back. Deposit.

**[3:24]:** Thank you, Sarah.

**[3:30]:** I'm going to give you 10 more seconds. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Deposit. Deposit.

**[3:57]:** Why do you think this technique would be important for student engagement? Please pause this video to discuss with a group or silently reflect.

**[4:11]:** This technique is important for student engagement because circulating the classroom shows students that the teacher is watching every move and able to redirect immediately and in the least invasive way to support student accountability and positive behavior. Circulation is also important for helping to build relationships between teachers and students. It also allows for data collection.

**[4:43]:** So, we've come to our core idea. Skilled teachers use proximity, positioning, and movement throughout the room to gather data, understand what is happening in the room, and build a culture of positive accountability and engagement among students.

**[5:06]:** So, how do you circulate? First, you need to break the plane. Avoid standing at the front of the classroom. You also need to secure full access. This means that you need to arrange your class so you can move around your classroom without interrupting the lesson. One thing to consider is the proximity between desks. Can you easily move through them? Also, get rid of any no-fly zones or places where you can't access. For example, is there a crate of books in the way of reaching Timmy's desk easily? Lastly, engage while you circulate. Think about how you can build a relationship and reinforce behavioral and academic expectations with your students. Also, circulating keeps students accountable and shows them that you see everything.

**[5:58]:** For your practice session, pause this video to reference page 281 in your Teach Like a Champion 2.0 Field Guide and read Engage While You Circulate.

**[6:12]:** Now that you've read, simulate a lesson with your group and practice the circulation tools for engagement.

**[6:21]:** Next, complete the Working with a group or colleague activity on page 283 and be prepared to show your ideal classroom blueprint with fly zones. Also, you're going to want to think about where you will see students who need more assistance and less assistance as you develop your flight plan. Pause this video to complete the activity.

**[6:51]:** We've come to our final reflection. Please pause this video to complete the multi-flow map. The event is teacher uses circulate during direct instruction and independent practice.

**[7:22]:** Please be sure to reference the entire chapter in your Teach Like a Champion 2.0 Field Guide and watch the Teach Like a Champion provided videos.

**[7:36]:** Thank you for watching the circulate professional development.