[SENco-forum] controlling children's voices in schools

On "Friends" one friend uses a hand gesture  (all fingers close downwards to
the thumb) to quieten another.  We taught this to our son (age 6)much to the
relief of his teacher who then got his attention and used it to make him
speak more quietly.  It was very effective in helping him understand when he
was speaking too loudly for anyone -whether conversation, answering question
or just part of the overall class noise.

A whole class strategy -like traffic lights for personal mood- seems like an
effective tool if everyone remembers to look at it or stick to the level. It
would work as part of other signalling and everyone would understand where
they stood noisewise during any activity.

In my son's school teachers put up their hands to get everyone's attention &
indicate that they want quiet. The children do likewise to signal they have
seen & obeyed.  She folds her arms and everyone does likewise to listen to
more instructions, praise or anything important.
Sharon

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