Modeling: The classroom rules apply to all members of the classroom, including the teacher. As a sort of “preventative intervention,” the teacher should model behavior and rule adherence for the students.
Increased Proximity: A teacher can reestablish positive behavior simply by being closer to the student, reminding them that they must stay on task and avoid misbehaviors by adhering to the classroom rules.
Nonverbal Cues: If the teacher observes a student breaking a classroom rule, the teacher can use eye contact with the student (“the look”) as a gentle reminder to make the student aware that they are misbehaving and help him or her to refocus on the task at hand.
Review the Rule(s): If a student disregards any of the classroom rules, the teacher can provide a
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having a bad day, problems at home). Before getting into an argument (and ensuing power struggle) with the student, the teacher can discreetly ask the student to speak with them and quietly ask if everything is okay. This gives the student the opportunity to release their frustration while realizing that the teacher is not the enemy, but someone who cares about their well-being.
Consequences for Repeated Failure to Comply
First Verbal Warning
Second Verbal Warning
Third Verbal Warning, Temporary Loss of Privileges
Fourth Verbal Warning, Call/email Parents, Additional Loss of Privileges
5. Fifth Verbal Warning, Second Call/email, Possible Office Referral, Additional Loss of Privileges
Rationale For each of the classroom rules, I started with the pronoun “We” in order to emphasize that all classroom members, the teacher included, will work towards following these rules. I want to create a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment where my students feel safe and confident enough to share their
The daunting task of violating a social norm, something that I could be ostracized and ridiculed for, I still chose to do. Social norms are the rules of behavior that are considered acceptable in a group or society. Doing weird things in public while surrounded by strangers is a recipe for disaster, especially for somebody like myself. I am awkward and have plenty of trouble talking to new people. Most of us are told not to talk to strangers when we are younger because there are all sorts of crazy people out there. There could not be a better way to break out of my shell and violate a social norm than to sit down and talk to total strangers while they eat.
For example, expectations should be set at the beginning of the year so both teacher and students are on the same page. According to the National Association of School Psychologists, "Positive discipline strategies are research-based procedures that focus on increasing desirable behaviors instead of simply decreasing undesirable behaviors through punishment." These changes include the use of positive reinforcement, modeling, supportive teacher-student relations, family support and assistance from a variety of educational and mental health specialists. (NASP, 2002). After continuing to research, there has been a few strategies that tend to work among many different schools and students.
Scheuermann, B., & Hall, J. (2012). Positive behavioral supports for the classroom. (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc. ISBN # 10:0132147831
There are different ways that a teacher can deal with a student’s undesirable behavior. Some of these strategies are: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment or extinction. The type of r...
In this paper I will be discussing the information I have learned from the article “From Positive Reinforcement to Positive Behaviors”, by Ellen A. Sigler and Shirley Aamidor. The authors stress the importance of positive reinforcement. The belief is that teachers and adults should be rewarding appropriate behaviors and ignoring the inappropriate ones. The authors’ beliefs are expressed by answering the following questions: Why use positive reinforcement?, Are we judging children’s behaviors?, Why do children behave in a certain way?, Do we teach children what to feel?, Does positive reinforcement really work?, and How does positive reinforcement work?. The following work is a summary of "Positive Reinforcement to Positive Behaviors" with my thoughts and reflection of the work in the end.
However, throughout the course, I learned that guidance is much more than rules. Guidance is about learning about the students on a personal level, which I learned right away when I created the picture letter and asked questions about the students. When I received the responses, I was able to talk to the students about their interest and learn more about them and their likes. In completing the coursework, I realized that learning about the student was a major factor. I learned that the more I know about my students the better guidance I will have in my classroom because I will be able to implement the techniques that will work for them and that they need in order to be
Teachers who choose to recognize and value appropriate behavior with positive responses directly reinforce appropriate behavior while indirectly decreasing the prevalence of inappropriate behavior through restricting his or her attention. Praise has been shown to decrease inappropriate behavior while developing a positive impact on focus, self-esteem, academic success, motivation, and teacher-student relationships (Nelson, 2010). When used contingent upon observation of appropriate behaviors, praise can improve engagement, increase correct responses, following of directions, and raise levels of work completion and accuracy (Partin, Robertson, M...
When one allows some form of behavior to thrive in the classroom without proper guidance, it quickly develops into unacceptable behavior. It is better to prevent classroom incivility than to deal with the consequences later on. The instructors can incorporate their expectations of behavior in the class syllabus and revisit them from time to time. These may include class attendance, lateness, and use of laptops during class, and side talking. Clear policies should be set regarding the punishments for breaking any of the set rules. The institution’s code of conduct and the penalties for grave breaches should also be included so that students are aware of the policies and the expectations of the institution (Miller et al.
The most important rule that I believe in is that my classroom should be a place of learning. The best way to create this type of environment is to make sure that I am consistent with all students and that I make the students feel comfortable and relaxed. I believe that students learn more in a consistent relaxed atmosphere, because all students need to know that what’s wrong for one is wrong for all and what is right for one is right for all. I want my students to be comforted in the feeling that they are all on equal footing when they step into my classroom.
My goal as an educator is to continually learn, reflect and change my practices in order to ensure all students learn at high levels. As I stated earlier, my initial educational philosophy was behavioral. I was somewhat surprised to find that I still scored the highest in this category on my self-assessment. However, after further reflection and reading B.F. Skinner, I believe that behavioral aspects still have an important role in education today. As an educator I have a moral responsibility to help students learn how to function as members of a classroom community. Skinner believes that the environment of a classroom and school should be as “conducive as possible to students’ learning”. Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports is a model I truly believe in and have used with success with children. Through PBIS, expected behaviors...
...udents to misbehave and disrupt a classroom the educational value of the class is compromised. Posting the expectations and rules within the classroom can also aid as a visual reminder about the appropriate behaviors that are expected of the students.
The rule that was one of the first ones that I encountered being in this classroom was her noise level rule/chart. There was a chart hanging in the very front of the room that enforced and reminded the students of her noise level rule, and she frequently referred to it. This rule was one that the students new well and followed it without a problem, it is also one that I wouldn’t mind using in my own classroom. The rule is that the students have different noise levels that are expected from them, the level they are supposed to be at is given by the teacher after the students are given the rules of an assignment or test. The first level is level 0 it means that there should be absolutely no talking, then there is level 1. Level 1 means that the student can whisper to their neighbor (shoulder buddy) but the person that is sitting across from them shouldn’t hear them nor should the teacher. The next level is level 2, it means that you can quietly talk to your group, this would be used if there was any group work going on, but the tables surrounding you should not be able to hear you. Then there is a level 3, level 3 is the classroom discussion level meaning that anyone in the room can hear what you are saying. I really like this classroom management technique because I personally think that the noise level and talking of students is the hardest classroom management to maintain. She also uses a
Discipline plays a key part in education. Respect from your students will make the classroom a better atmosphere. Rules should be established on the first day. Rules should be a thoughtful process so they can be carried out to be affective, but logical consequences. We do not want the students self esteem to be damaged.
Classroom management is a necessary component to every classroom. It includes creating a set of rules and clear expectations that all students follow. This helps unify the classroom for both the teacher and students allowing for a smooth, effective, and educational environment. When the students are aware of what is expected, they are motivated in order to attain the goals dispensed by the teacher. Some students are naturally motivated and want nothing more than to surpass goals for the sake of triumph and pleasing the teacher. Other students need extrinsic motivation in order for them to become engaged in
“Classroom management deals with how things are done. Discipline deals with how people behave.” (Marshall, 2011) The most important thing about classroom management is control. A teacher must have control to be successful. When a teacher losses control, students become bored, disinterested, and restless, which often causes behavior problems. Avoid misbehavior by setting classroom rules early in the year. These guidelines allow students to know the expectations the teacher has for them and the consequences of not following the rules. Never continue instruction when rules are broken, this cause total loss of control, which leads to behavior problems.