EDUC 3304 - A TOP WIFE Makes good tea - chapter 2 visual organizer
Click on the + above each letter to learn what they represent
Click to view the Three Brain States
By Kendra Redmond
Organization
Definition: structuring the environment so students feel safe and know what to expect.Teacher Strategy: Use consistent routines, and posted schedules in the classroom. Classroom Example: Reading the learning objectives together as a class before the lesson starts.
Prioritization
Definition: choosing what is most important in focusing on it first.Teacher Strategy: Teach students to identify "must do" task tasks before "may do" activities. Classroom Example: When observing a classroom last year, the teacher would always prioritize the students learning over the fun activities like coloring
Time mangement
Definition: allowing space for students to calm down and process before moving forward.Teacher Stategy: Provide breathing breaks or safe space in the classroom. Classroom Example: In second grade, my teacher had a "Calm down corner" For students that were struggling with getting frustrated easily.
Impulse control
Definition: The ability deposit and think before actingTeacher Strategy: allowing students to step outside the classroom to take a breathe and calm down. Classroom Example: I observed a classroom where a student was very disruptive, when this would occur the teacher would allow him to go to the corner of the classroom and catch his breathe before continuing
Flexibility
Definition: adjusting to changes when things don't go as plannedTeacher Strategies: Model calm problem solving when lesson shift unexpectedly. Classroom Example: When the fire alarm interrupts classroom time, plans can be moved around to ensure the class stays on schedule.
Working memory
Definition: holding and using information in your mind, long enough to complete a taskTeacher Strategy: Break directions into small steps and use visual reminders Classroom Example: growing up, my teachers would always write step-by-step directions on the board for our assignments in class.
Empathy
Definition: The ability to understand and share another person's feelings.Teacher Strategy: Validate emotions and create a welcoming classroom environment. Classroom Example: My junior high English teacher always had empathy for her students and allowed us to turn towards her anytime we were feeling emotional.
Attention
Definition: Taking notice at what is happening around you.Teacher Strategies: Use visual cues to redirect attention. Classroom Example: During my observation hours last year, the teacher I was observing would ring a bell to get her students attention.
Focuses on feelings of belonging and affection, asking "Am I loved?"
Emotional State
Supports learning and problem solving, prompting "What can I learn?"
Executive State
Survival State
Prioritizing personal safety, triggering the question "Am I Safe?"
EDUC 3304 - A TOP WIFE Makes good tea - chapter 2 visual organizer
Kendra Redmond
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EDUC 3304 - A TOP WIFE Makes good tea - chapter 2 visual organizer
Click on the + above each letter to learn what they represent
Click to view the Three Brain States
By Kendra Redmond
Organization
Definition: structuring the environment so students feel safe and know what to expect.Teacher Strategy: Use consistent routines, and posted schedules in the classroom. Classroom Example: Reading the learning objectives together as a class before the lesson starts.
Prioritization
Definition: choosing what is most important in focusing on it first.Teacher Strategy: Teach students to identify "must do" task tasks before "may do" activities. Classroom Example: When observing a classroom last year, the teacher would always prioritize the students learning over the fun activities like coloring
Time mangement
Definition: allowing space for students to calm down and process before moving forward.Teacher Stategy: Provide breathing breaks or safe space in the classroom. Classroom Example: In second grade, my teacher had a "Calm down corner" For students that were struggling with getting frustrated easily.
Impulse control
Definition: The ability deposit and think before actingTeacher Strategy: allowing students to step outside the classroom to take a breathe and calm down. Classroom Example: I observed a classroom where a student was very disruptive, when this would occur the teacher would allow him to go to the corner of the classroom and catch his breathe before continuing
Flexibility
Definition: adjusting to changes when things don't go as plannedTeacher Strategies: Model calm problem solving when lesson shift unexpectedly. Classroom Example: When the fire alarm interrupts classroom time, plans can be moved around to ensure the class stays on schedule.
Working memory
Definition: holding and using information in your mind, long enough to complete a taskTeacher Strategy: Break directions into small steps and use visual reminders Classroom Example: growing up, my teachers would always write step-by-step directions on the board for our assignments in class.
Empathy
Definition: The ability to understand and share another person's feelings.Teacher Strategy: Validate emotions and create a welcoming classroom environment. Classroom Example: My junior high English teacher always had empathy for her students and allowed us to turn towards her anytime we were feeling emotional.
Attention
Definition: Taking notice at what is happening around you.Teacher Strategies: Use visual cues to redirect attention. Classroom Example: During my observation hours last year, the teacher I was observing would ring a bell to get her students attention.
Focuses on feelings of belonging and affection, asking "Am I loved?"
Emotional State
Supports learning and problem solving, prompting "What can I learn?"
Executive State
Survival State
Prioritizing personal safety, triggering the question "Am I Safe?"