Two Pint PLC

Personal & Professional Education Discussion

Two Pint PLC – Personal & Professional Education Podcast

A podcast to challenge educators across K-12 by considering up-to-date research and current events through the lens of practicing teachers trying to do what’s right for students.

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Current Episode:
107 Disruption Gaze & Assessment Encouragement

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Episode Synopsis

How do experienced teachers effectively monitor a classroom? We read an eye-tracking study comparing pre-service teachers with expert teachers that revealed more systematic patterns that were more resilient following disruptions. We discuss how teachers can make space to practice this element of classroom management.

Later, we discuss how teacher encouragement shapes student motivation on major assessments. Our words of encouragement promote class engagement that itself boosts success.

  • First Segment – 02:22 – Teacher Gaze Behavior in Classroom Disruptions
  • Second Segment – 22:59 – Teacher Messaging on High-Stakes Exams

Primary Citations

  • Gabel, S., Kosel, C., Stahnke, R., Keskin-Senkal, Ö., Alijagic, A., & Gegenfurtner, A. (2026). Classroom disruptions: Impact on teachers’ gaze patterns. Learning and Instruction, 102, 102289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2025.102289
  • Alqassab, M., & Leon, J. (2024). Motivational messages from teachers before exams: Links to intrinsic motivation, engagement, and academic performance. Teaching and Teacher Education, 151, 104750. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2024.104750

Supplemental Citations

Featured Beverage

We drink Lemon Saison, a farmhouse ale from the Manhattan Brewing Company in Manhattan, KS.