Gaining Whole Class Attention
STAR In September 2019, we embarked on a new strategy/routine for all teachers to follow when they wanted to gain the attention of all students in the classroom. We launched the TLAC strategy, technique 47 - (STAR) across the school and when STAR is asked for by teachers we expect students to: S - sit up straight T - track the TV, board, teacher A - be answer ready R - respect through silence This is with the obvious caveat that some students, through individual learning needs, may not be able to follow the 'S' if they have a disability, or the 'T' if they have learning need that means eye contact is difficult. Knowing the students you teach is critical here. However, for the vast majority of students, this is a simple acronym to follow, and it sets high expectations around being ready for learning. The rationale: With 60 staff at the school, it meant 60 slightly different methods of gaining whole-class attention, with some being very effective, and others less so.