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Carrie Capua
Hollie Fumero
15 years teaching 10 years at the Wetherbee Degree in Early Childhood Education Masters in Reading
Began using WBT to promote oral language developmen with my students. When being observed a two years ago it was suggested that we incorporate more student talk than teacher talk and WBT helps facilitate the students Teaching and learning from each other.
Tonights Objective:
Participants will learn about different Whole Brain Teaching strategies to begin incorporating Whole Brain techniques in their own classrooms. Participants will be able to engage in WBT techniques throughout the workshop.
Created in 1999 by Chris Biffle, Jay Vanderfin & Chris Rekstad in CA This teaching system was created with 3 principles in mind- brain based, fun & free 2000-2010 WBT seminars grow popularity all over the country The focus Teaching challenging students If done correctly, WBT will create a fun and engaging learning environment for students
Attention, please!
One of the most important parts of teaching or working with students is being able to get their attention quickly and effectively Whole Brain Teaching uses Class, Yes Variety is important
THE 5 RULES
Whole Brain Teaching recognizes that rules are important and suggests 5 rules to use in the classroom As part of students using the whole brain, rules are taught with gestures to help students remember them and to engage them as well The more students are involved with the learning, the more they will retain The key is to keep students enagaged
THE 5 RULES
Gesture- raise your hand and use your fingers to pretend you are talkin
Gesture- raise your han and make a walking motion with your fingers
15 minutes
Oh Class
turn and talk (snap/clap) Whole group In chairs Keep repeating until hands and eyes are called back
turn and teach (snap/clap) Why? Switch (partners listening) Why? Pair high/low Why? When you have your answer blow it into your hands. English language learners and special educational students wait time
Celebration/Discipline Techniques
Score Board its like a game keep it within 3 pts Reward students as a whole Mighty yes/ groan
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WBT Tips
* Introduce one thing at a time and do it well. (class/yes, teach/ok, 5 rules, mirrors, etc) *Research WBT and see what others are doing. *Try to visit a classroom that is using WBT *If you are motivated about the students will be Motivated about too. *All WBT products that anyone creates has to be offered for free.
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