Class/Yes

 

Source: Whole Brain Teaching - Chris Biffle

Web: http://wholebrainteaching.com/

Skill Area: Class management

TPEP Criterion:5 - Learning Environment

Procedure:

1) Tell your class you will be using an advanced new system to get their attention. (It's not really that advanced --- but it a makes good sales pitch.)

2) Tell them that you will say "class" in some kind of varying voice, like high pitch, low pitch, rhythmic (class class class) (hey class).

3) Tell them they will say "Yes" in the same voice & style that you say Class. They will also have hands folded and eyes riveted on you.

4) Practice a few times with random conversations topics, like weather, games, etc. Give feedback on how FAST they get back to hands folded, eyes riveted on you.

5) Use only when you really need the full class attention. Vary your voice often.