Well, I’ve been trying out whole brain teaching, and here’s how it went.
First, I researched a lot about what whole brain teaching is. I read some articles online, talked to other teachers who had tried it, and got a basic idea. It’s all about getting both sides of the students’ brains involved in learning, making it more engaging and effective.
Next, I planned my lessons. I had to figure out how to break down the content into small, easy – to – understand chunks. I also thought about how to add fun elements to each part of the lesson. For example, I decided to use some simple games to teach math concepts.
Then, I started implementing it in my class. I used a lot of hand gestures and chants to get the students’ attention. When I said something, I asked the students to repeat it back to me. It was like a call – and – response thing. At first, the students were a bit confused, but they quickly got into it.
After that, I monitored the students’ progress. I noticed that some students were really excited about the new way of learning, while others were still a bit shy. I had to encourage the shy ones and give them more chances to participate. I also kept an eye on whether the students were actually understanding the content.
Finally, I evaluated the whole process. I asked the students for feedback. Most of them said they liked the new teaching method because it was more fun. I also looked at their test scores. There was a small improvement, but I knew I still had a long way to go.
Overall, implementing whole brain teaching was a wild ride. It wasn’t always easy, but it was definitely worth it. The students seemed more engaged, and I had a lot more fun teaching. I’m gonna keep working on it and see if I can make it even better!