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
* Following publication of this episode, Author León provided a response to our inquiry about their engagement with an IRB to report that they did not seek IRB review or approval for their study (to the best of their recollection).
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., & León, 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
- Humans have intuition, a characteristic that AI and robots are far from having, researcher says (Tech Xplore)
- 036 Michael Examines Grading Bias (Two Pint PLC)
- What children get overlooked? The distribution of teachers’ attention in early childhood education: a mobile eye-tracking study (Duthois, 2026)
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- 063 Writing Achievement & Cultural Socialization (Two Pint PLC)
Featured Beverage
We drink Lemon Saison, a farmhouse ale from the Manhattan Brewing Company in Manhattan, KS.