Observable Expectation
What words should you try to use less of when listing observable expectations?
1. No
2. Don't
3. Stop
What is another way to praise a participant without speaking?
1. Non-Verbal Cues "Thumbs Up"
Do the participants have input on tangible rewards given by the group leader or facilitators?
Yes! It's better to get ideas from the participants to stock up on tangible rewards they like.
What are the 3 Pillar Management Systems for PBM?
1. Observable Expectation
2. Acknowledge
3. Reward
Hallway/Transitition
Group 2 is transititioning to the next activity and several of the participants are very loud and running in the hallway. What positive language could be used to correct the poor behavior from the participants?
Thank you, Mary, Ana, and Tiffany for using your walking feet as we transition to our next activity and thank you Carlos, Sally, and Bill for catching your bubble in the hallway. I appreciate the way you all followed the Hallway's Observable Expectations. Great Job!
Name two basic senses participants use for observable expectation?
"Seen" and "Heard"
Are word affirmations a form of positive language?
"Yes"
Should you give participants tangible rewards every time you praise them?
"No"
Positive Behavior Management can influnce the principles of 4C's in a participant, name all 4C's.
Care, Consistency, Choices, Consequences
Gym/Schoolyard
Gym is over and Mr. Jake has arrived to transitition his group to the next activity, but some of the gym equipment has been left out on the floor. What is the Observable Expectation to practice?
We put all equipment back to its rightful place/space when finished.
What is the definition of Observable Expectations?
Positive statements about what we want to see and hear from participants.
Are the words "No", "Don't", and "Stop" a part of positive language?
"NO"
Using stickers as rewards, is this tangible or an incentive?
It's both; you can give individual stickers as rewards for praising positive behavior, and you can use stickers for an incentive chart.
What is Positive Behavior Management?
Positive Behavior Management is evident based on proactive approaches focused on prevention, support, and skill development for children learning how to behave.
Cafeteria/ Eating Area
Lunch is over and the Group Leader has arrived to transititon her group to the next activity. There are lunch trays and garbage left on the table the group leader asked for someone to put the items in the garbage. No one moved except for Trey and Meka. They both helped clear the table of the garbage. What is the Observable Expectation to practice, the positive language to use and the reward system?
The way we clean up after ourselves is by placing all trash into the garbage. Good job Trey and Meka for showing good team work and being a model citizen. Wen we get back to the class you can pick from the prize box.
When should you review your observable expectations with the participants?
Observable expectations should be reviewed throughout the first few weeks of establishment.
How can you acknowledge a participant when they are displaying poor behavior?
You can positively acknowledge other participants who are exhibiting the good behavior you want to see/hear.
What is the best reward you can give a participant?
The best reward to give participants is extra time with you and special activities.
When a participant is displaying poor behavior do you call him/her out in front of the class and reprimand them in front of everyone?
No, you pull them to the side and get to their level and use positive words to redirect their poor behavior.
Group 3 is in the middle of Restorative Circle activity and Kendra has the talking piece giving her response, while other participants are having side conversations. What would be the Observable Expectation to practice?
There is only "One Mic", please wait your turn to speak.
Who should create the Observable Expectations?
The Participants
Can using positive language empower participants to learn self-regulation?
Yes, using positive language can empower participants to make appropriate choices, which can help boost their self-esteem.
What other reward system could you use to regulate positive behavior management?
An Incentive System
Name two ways to praise a participant for positive behavior?
1. Verbally/ Non Verbally
2. Reward
Art Classroom
John and Adam are playing fighting at the table during an art activity. What is an Observable Expectation that can be practiced?
"We keep our hands to ourselves and respect each others space."