The document provides guidance on establishing an attention signal to use with students. It recommends choosing a signal with both visual and auditory components that can be used in all settings. Teachers are instructed to teach the signal to students and have them respond by focusing on the teacher and remaining silent, as well as to consistently use the signal, practice it, and reward students for complying with the signal.
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Chapter 2 Task 3: Use an Attention Signal
1. Task 3:
Use an Attention Signal
Decide on a signal you can use to get students
attention.
The signal should have both a visual and
auditory component.
The signal should be able to be used in all
settings.
Teach them to respond to the signal by focusing
on you and maintaining complete silence.
CHAMPS Ch. 2, Task 3, pg. 76
DSC Ch. 3, Task 3, pg. 74
2. Teaching: Attention Signal
Most importantly, you will
need to:
Teach the signal.
Wait for 100% compliance.
Use the signal consistently.
Practice using the signal.
Reward compliance.
Editor's Notes
You may choose to have participants respond in unison:
You will need to teach the signal, everyone, what will you need to do?
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