Auditory signal B

Auditory signals are used when the students are looking down at a book or a worksheet.

The teacher draws the students’ attention to the appropriate part of the book or page. The teacher does a visual check to make sure that students are tracking at the right spot.

The teacher asks the question, gives the instructions and provides ‘think’ time.

Teachers often provide a verbal cue, immediately before giving the auditory signal. This verbal cue lets students know that they will need to answer.

‘What answer?’
‘What number?’
‘Get ready.’

Practise:
If the teacher uses a verbal cue, they keep the interval between the verbal cue and the signal consistent, about one-second. The teacher then gives the auditory signal which is a tap, clap or finger click.
What:auditory signal
When:students are looking down at a book or worksheet.
Practise:

• face the students and provide focusing direction.
• ask a question or give instructions.
• Pause.
• (optional) Give a verbal cue.
• Signal using a tap, clap or finger click.