Attention Getting Signals: One Spot
Teach students to expect direction from one spot in the room. Classroom teacher, Nick Romagnolo, shares strategies in this engaging 1 min video that is posted on the Teacher Channel.
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Implementation
Questions to consider...
- Why is important to have students' full attention before teaching or giving directions?
- How does consistency improve student response?
- What other cues or signals can be used to get students' attention?
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Classroom Management
Watch the video independently or with your students. Ask students the questions below and have them brainstorm ideas for attention getters and then adapt methods shown in the video clip to fit the needs of your classroom.
- Why is important to have students' full attention before teaching or giving directions?
- How does consistency improve student response?
- What other cues or signals can you use to get students' attention?
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