WHOLE BRAIN TEACHING2ND GRADE

Cara Whitehead, NBCT

John S. Jones Elementary School

Rainbow City, AL

AGENDA

What is Whole Brain Teaching (WBT)?

Why do we use WBT?

How do I get started with WBT?

WHAT IS WHOLE BRAIN TEACHING (WBT)?

WBT is a learning technique that involves all areas

of the brain by using orderly fun.

WHY USE WBT?

“We know the behavior of challenging kids cannot be

improved by heavier and heavier doses of punishment.”

“We punish because we don’t know what else to do.”

“Most challenging kids genuinely want to be part of the classroom

environment; this is why they work so hard, and continually, to get

everyone’s attention.”

“If a student’s whole brain is involved in learning, there isn’t any

mental area left over for challenging behavior.”

“The longer we talk, the more students we lose.”

CLASS-YES

RESOURCES

Biffle, C. (2013). Whole brain teaching for

challenging kids (and the rest of your class, too!).

Yucaipa, CA: Whole Brain Teaching LLC].