Drop This Word at the End of Your Sentences to Teach Better
When you remove 'okay' from the end of your sentences, you empower your language to produce results. Do you want to teach a better class? Would you like to be heard, listened to, and have your instructions followed? There is a simple trick you can do to get the attention of your class and earn both respect and results: drop 'okay' at the end of your commands.
Most of us when we are new at something use 'okay' after a command to really ask:
- 'Did you understand?'
- 'Do you hear me?'
- 'Will you do it now?'
Instead of shortening all that into an 'okay?' actually ask those questions! Give your command, 'do 3 bobs,' and if the participant does not comply or do your activity, repeat your command, then follow up with, 'Johnny, did you hear me?' Using an 'okay' turns your command into a question.
Why 'Okay' Undermines Your Authority
Check out this excerpt from the Swim Instructor Training Workbook:
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