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Video 2: The Importance of Paying Attention
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Module 11, Video 2: The Importance of Paying Attention
Keywords: focusing attention, attention signals, wait time, elementary, middle school

In the following video clip, teachers use a variety of strategies to get and maintain students' attention. As you view this video, identify the strategies the teachers use to focus students' attention on the lesson.

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What strategies does kindergarten teacher Mary Ruley use to focus her students' attention on the story?
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Why do you think Mrs. Van Hyfte pauses to get students' attention and to write their task on the board? What strategies does she use to keep their interest as she explains what they are expected to do?





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