SIGNAL, PAUSE, INSIST.
GAINING FOCUSED ATTENTION ON A SIGNAL | VOLUME 1 | PAGE 40
GAINING FOCUSED ATTENTION ON A SIGNAL | VOLUME 1 | PAGE 40
This is one of the most important routines in teaching because it is one teachers will use several times in a lesson. A key challenge of the learning process is to create calm, productive learning spaces in which all students can successfully offer their attention.
GET STARTED.
Some questions to get you thinking about this technique.
What signals do you currently use in lessons?
How can you use other body language to reinforce your signal?
Why is ‘pause’ so important when using a signal?
In what ways can you insist that everyone has given the agreed response to your signal?
RESOURCES & TOOLS.
Tools to help you think, engage, and implement this WalkThru in your classroom. Click to view or download.
SLIDES | CLICK TO VIEW & DOWNLOAD
EXPLAINER VIDEO | CLICK TO WATCH
COACHING VIDEO | CLICK TO WATCH