Power Teaching techniques … synthesized for immediate application in

2. 12:50 – 2:00 Saturday, March 17, 2012 Power Teaching techniques … synthesized for immediate application in your classrooms tomorrow by Penny Ross, Early Childhood Specialist

3. A 10 year study has shown a continued increase in student learning results. • (As of Oct. 2010) • One School’s Success Story • Southern, California (18 schools) • 11,704+ students Research • Victor Elementary School District • Dale Marsden, Ed.D. Superintendent • 61% free/reduced lunch • 20% ELL’s • 74% Hispanic/African American • Students scored over 94% in ELA and Math • One the highest poverty schools in the area T. using new teaching techniques that ensure whole class participation and optimal information retention S. having continuous conversations about their learning so their language development is occurring naturally

4. Whole Brain Teaching

5. The Big 7 Teach! OK! • Class—Yes

6. T.“I have to participate.” (Students repeat and gesture) T.“You have to participate.” (Students repeat and gesture) T.“We all have to participate.” (Students repeat and gesture) P

7. 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. 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! Power teachers use these same rules from Kinder through College!

9. (Gesture – hold up 1 finger and stab the air quickly, then clap and slide off right hand over left .) Rule #1: Follow directions quickly! (Students repeat the rule and gesture)

10. (Gesture – hold up 2 fingers over your head and make a “talking” gesture with your hand.) Rule #2: Raise your hand for permission to speak! (Students repeat the rule and gesture)

11. (Gesture – hold up 3 fingers over your head and make a “walking” gesture with your fingers.) Rule #3: Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat! (Students repeat the rule and gesture)

12. (Gesture – hold up 4 fingers over your head and tap your temple with one finger thoughtfully.) Rule #4: Make smart choices! (Students repeat the rule and gesture)

13. (Gesture – hold up 5 fingers over your head and pat your hand over your heart.) Rule #5: Keep your dear teacher happy! (Students repeat the rule and gesture)

14. Teach - OK ! Decades of educational research demonstrates that students learn the most when they teach other.

15. 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!

16. 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. The Motivator . . . The Scoreboard! Here is a huge point. The Scoreboard is fixed! Scoreboard

17. 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

18. The Activator . . . Mirrors/Mirrors and Words • Mirrors is one of WBT’s simplest and most powerful techniques. • You say “mirrors” and your students respond “mirrors.” • They then pick up their hands ready to mimic your gestures. • You say “mirrors and words” and your students respond “mirrors and words,” ready to mimic your gestures and repeat your words.

19. Whole Brain Teaching I’ve now taught you Power Teaching techniques: Class-yes the 5 Rules Teach-Okay  Switch the Scoreboard Hands and Eyes, and  Mirrors. Using big gestures, teach all these to your neighbor.

20. Resources: Visit: www.wholebrainteaching.com Contact: Chris Biffle at Cbiffle@AOL.com Visit: www.youtube.comWhole Brain Teaching for “in action” videos of teachers using these strategies.