Whole Brain Teaching

1. Whole Brain Teaching Amy Stanislowski ASTANISLOWSKI@USD259.net

2. What is Whole Brain? • Whole Brain Teaching is one of the fastest growing education reform movements. • Everything is free and can be accessed on www.wholebrainteaching.com

3. Objective • Today, we will learn the basic 7 and how to implement Whole Brain to increase engagement into your classroom.

4. The Big 7 Teach! OK! • Class—Yes

5. Brain Power

6. Rally Robin • Rally Robin attention signals…

7. Class-Yes • The attention grabber: Class – Yes • (The brain switch that readies students for instruction) • For maximum effect, occasionally vary your tone of voice. Class—Yes

8. So your class has mastered Class-Yes? • Class- Boom • Students respond with yes-boom and clasp their hands together on the last boom • Class- something academic • teacher says class, 3 x9 boom • Students say 27 boom

9. The Focuser . . . Hands and Eyes 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

10. Classroom Rules 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!

11. Silent Mirror • Teacher says Silent Mirrors with quiet signal.

12. Rule #1: Follow directions quickly! (Gesture – move hand and arm in a wavy motion through the air) (Students repeat the rule and gesture)

13. Rule #2: Raise your hand for permission to speak! (Gesture –raise your hand and make a “talking” gesture with your hand.) (Students repeat the rule and gesture)

14. (Gesture – Raise your hand and make a “walking” gesture with your fingers on your arm.) Rule #3: Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat! (Students repeat the rule and gesture)

15. Rule #4: Make smart choices! (Gesture – tap your temple with one finger thoughtfully.) (Students repeat the rule and gesture)

16. Rule #5: Keep your dear teacher happy! (Gesture – Use pointer fingers to cheeks and smile.) (Students repeat the rule and gesture)

17. My Students in Action… • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdziuR443bw

18. 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. • Use the “Mighty Oh Yeah” when students earn a point. Students clap their hands and say OH YEAH! When giving yourself a point, students use the “Mighty Groan”. Students shrug their shoulders and make a groan sound. The Motivator . . . The Scoreboard! Or Students vs. Teacher Here is a huge point. The Scoreboard is fixed! Scoreboard

23. ARE YOU READY TO TRY? Show me how excited you are! Students rub their hands together and look very excited.

24. ACUTE ANGLE

25. Endurance • Endurance is the ability to move your body or an object repeatedly without getting tired.

28. Strength Strength is the ability to move your body or an object once, as hard as you can.

29. Flexibility • Flexibility is the ability to bend, stretch and twist your body.

31. See it in action… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks_wRkuXRbk

33. Reading Whole Brain

35. Whole Brain in Action • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxC6EpePnH4

36. How could you incorporate Whole brain into your classroom?

37. Reflection