Power Teaching techniques … synthesized for immediate application in

your classrooms tomorrow byPenny Ross, Early Childhood Specialist

12:50 – 2:00 Saturday, March 17, 2012

T. using new teaching techniques that ensure whole class participation and optimal information retention

S. having continuous conversations about their learning so their language development is occurring naturally

One

School’s

Success

Story

Victor Elementary

School District

A 10 year study has shown a

continued increase in student learning

results.(As of Oct. 2010)

Southern, California (18

schools) 11,704+ students

61% free/reduced

lunch20% ELL’s

74% Hispanic/African

American

One the highest poverty schools

in the area

Students scored over 94% in ELA and Math

Dale Marsden, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Whole Brain Teaching

The Big 7

Classroom Rules

Switch Scoreboard Hands & Eyes

Mirrors

Class—Yes Teach! OK!

T. “I have to participate.”(Students repeat and gesture)

T. “You have to participate.”(Students repeat and gesture)

T. “We all have to participate.”(Students repeat and gesture)

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The attention grabber: Class – Yes

(The brain switch that readies students for instruction)

For maximum effect, occasionally vary your tone of voice.

Class—Yes

The 5 Classroom Rules:

Rule #1 Follow directions quickly!Rule #2 Raise your hand for permission to speak.Rule #3 Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.Rule #4 Make smart choices!Rule #5 Keep your dear teacher happy!

Power teachers use these same rules from Kinder through College!

(Gesture – hold up 1 finger and stab the air quickly, then clap and slide off right hand over left .)

(Students repeat the rule and gesture)

Rule #1: Follow directions quickly!

(Gesture – hold up 2 fingers over your head and make a “talking” gesture with your hand.)

(Students repeat the rule and gesture)

Rule #2: Raise your hand for permission to speak!

(Gesture – hold up 3 fingers over your head and make a “walking” gesture with your fingers.)

(Students repeat the rule and gesture)

Rule #3: Raise your hand for permission to leave

your seat!

(Gesture – hold up 4 fingers over your head and tap your temple with one finger thoughtfully.)

(Students repeat the rule and gesture)

Rule #4: Make smart choices!

(Gesture – hold up 5 fingers over your head and pat your hand over your heart.)

(Students repeat the rule and gesture)

Rule #5: Keep your dear teacher happy!

Decades of educational research demonstrates that students learn the most when they teach other.

The 5 Classroom Rules:

Rule #1 Follow directions quickly!Rule #2 Raise your hand for permission to speak.Rule #3 Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.Rule #4 Make smart choices!Rule #5 Keep your dear teacher happy!

The Motivator . . . The Scoreboard!

Never let the difference between smilies and frownies be larger than 3 points. If you reward too much, your students will lose

motivation. If you punish too much, they will quit trying.

Here is a huge point.

The Scoreboard is fixed!

Scoreboard

Whenever you want to make a big point,

totally focus your class, you say “hands and eyes.”

Your class repeats “hands and eyes”, folds their hands and stares at you.

Hands & Eyes

The Focuser . . . Hands and Eyes

The Activator . . . Mirrors/Mirrors and Words

Mirrors is one of WBT’s simplest and most powerful techniques.

You say “mirrors” and your students respond “mirrors.”

They then pick up their hands ready to mimic your gestures.

You say “mirrors and words” and your students respond “mirrors and words,” ready to mimic your gestures and repeat your words.

I’ve now taught you Power Teaching techniques:

Class-yesthe 5 RulesTeach-Okay

Switchthe Scoreboard

Hands and Eyes, and Mirrors.

Using big gestures, teach all these to your neighbor.

Whole Brain Teaching

Visit: www.wholebrainteaching.com Contact: Chris Biffle at Cbiffle@AOL.com

Visit: www.youtube.com Whole Brain Teaching for “in action” videos of teachers using these strategies.

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