Introducing WBT

I must say I was a little nervous today as I introduced the WBT strategies.  I used one of Chris Biffle's video showing the strategies with a middle school class. The visuals really helped. It was interesting to observe the student's responses. My 6th grade ESL students have moved to 7th grade and many of them are continuing to be served in my ESL class. One of the more difficult students came in and began his "normal" disruptive behavior. However, as we continued to practice the strategies, I  noticed a change in him. I think he will continue to test me, but at least I have some non-confrontational strategies to use with him. He wasn't able to pick a fight with me!! Hurray.

Beginning Whole Brain Teaching in My Classroom

Well, tomorrow I am going to introduce the whole brain strategies as I introduce the 5 rules. I think I am going to show a piece of one of the WBT videos to the class so they can see what it "looks like." I will keep you posted.

Here is a picture of the 5 rules in my room.