Routine of Choice: Attention Grabber
How does my CT perform this routine?
My CT performs this routine by directing and waiting for the students to be seated. Next, she uses the school-wide attention grabber of, "Scholars Ready" and the students respond with "Scholars Lead." The students are then expected to be quiet and have their attention on the teacher. This procedure is routine and extremely familiar to the students because it is introduced in Kindergarten.
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Performance Reflection:
Overall, I was very happy with my routine performance. In order to ensure success, I reviewed the rules and expectations with the students beforehand. I made this an interactive experience by having the kids tell me the rules.
I learned that reviewing expectations is key to success. According to Principles of Classroom Management, having a teacher who conveys high, consistent, and clear expectations to all students will encourage appropriate behavior (Levin 4). I saw this firsthand during my routine.
Furthermore, my performance was successful. My students were evidently responsive, quiet afterwards, and had their attention on me for the next steps. After using the attention grabber I was able to move on from the first attempt.
In the future, I will execute this routine similarly; however, I will be sure to include positive reinforcement to encourage recurrence of the good behavior. Specifically, I would tell the class how great they did and how proud I am of their behavior. Since this routine was successful, I might teach a new attention grabber in the future.
Connection to FEAPs Standards
FEAPs evidence tagged below
This routine performance demonstrates FEAP 2a
Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, and attention.
This routine demonstrates FEAP 2a because an attention-grabber strategy is a resource for bringing student attention back to the teacher. This is useful when students are off-track because it allows the teacher to redirect students in a way that will keep them engaged with the class activity or transition into the next activity.