attention rachel
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Attention is the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the exclusion of others.
Attention may be conscious that some stimuli are actively selected out of the total input though we are not explicitly aware of the factors which cause us to perceive only some small part of the total input of stimuli.
Attention is act or process of focusing on one or more information in the content of one’s consciousness to provide special clearance to essentials by restricting one’s sensory input from the environment’s unwanted aspects
consciously focusing on particular object.
Constantly shifting the focus
Selecting the essentials & eliminating the unwanted elements.
Interest
Mood
Motivation
Novelty
Systematic form
Repetition
Attention is a part of focus , concentration, a component of intelligence.
Teachers have a critical role in keeping students on task and attentive.
Keeping lessons consistent and clear
Engaging the students using a variety of learning styles.
Helping the students think more critically
Using signals
Introducing eye catching displays
Using bright vibrant colors
Highlighting the written words
Calling students by their name
Giving mathematics assignments which are definite & clear related to academic content.
Having well modulated voice
Involving students adequately in the classroom activities.
Employing variety of instructional strategies.
Judiciously shifting sensory focus,audition to vision and vice versa
Using the teaching aids effectively.
Surveying the whole class through eye contact to establish a sense of belongingness with the whole class