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TOUCH STUDENT ON SHOULDER

Why should I do it?

  • Provides quick and easy way to redirect off task students, misbehaviors, talking, etc
  • Does not disrupt the instruction
  • Increases student attention and focus
  • Effective non-verbal cue 

When should I do it?

  • When a student is off task, talking, misbehaving, goofing around, staring, sleeping, inattentive, etc

How do I do it?

  • When a student is off task, inattentive, misbehaving, goofing around, etc, walk by the student and tap them on the should, arm, or hand to get their attention
  • You do not need to stop instruction or the task at hand, just tap the student while you are instructing or other students are participating, perhaps giving the student a “look” when you get their attention after the tap
  • You could also tap the students desk to get his/her attention