whole brain teaching the big 7
the big 7 Class-Yes Teach-OK classroom Rules The Scoreboard Hands and Eyes switch mirror
class-yes attention getter signals that students need to listen for further instructions variations ©sally Camden on tpt advanced class-yes use content questions
teach-okay speak briefly educational chunks teach neighbor using words and gestures call back with class-yes
classroom rules follow directions quickly raise your hand for permission to speak raise your hand for permission to leave your seat make smart choices keep your dear teacher happy look at the one who is teaching (diamond rule)
the scoreboard motivates students engages emotional response woo! or groan! start slowly with rewards
hands and eyes use when you want complete and total attention focuses students helpful if students are using computers, writing, or doing anything with their hands keep it brief
switch use in the midst of teach-okay one partner picks up where the other left off ensures that all participate
mirror engages bodies and minds promotes deep engagement use to teach key content may tie to power pix mirror variations with words, no words, huge gestures, tiny mirror
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
what I’ve found most helpful pencil can power pix big bag of teacher resources make it your own wbt website
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