Identify and teach expectations
True or False: club leaders should go over expectations everyday.
True
Two things to consider in the physical space of your classroom.
Where are your club materials?
How are the students sitting: Circle Up, Work space
Where do they line up?
What are the three types of opportunities to respond?
Written, verbal, action
Your praise should be
specific
A student is talking to their friend while giving instructions for the lesson despite being prompted to stop several times. What do you do?
This should have specific expectations for every lesson given for your club.
"lesson plan"
What is an example of a classroom routine?
Discussion questions. Ex. Sitting at their desk as soon as they arrive.
What should you give the students when they respond to your prompt?
Feedback/praise
Two examples of rewards
Teacher chair pass
First in line/first to leave class pass
Help staff with lesson
Games with peers or with staff
Be allowed to sit, stand, or lie down anywhere in the classroom (short of distracting other children)
What does it mean to "process" with a student?
Talk about what they did wrong and what they will do differently next time.
Safe, Respectful, and Responsible are examples of this.
Expectations or defining rules
Why are routines important?
Discussion question. Ex. maximizes work time.
What is one method to increase responses and engagement?
Discussion question, Ex. peer-to-peer responses.
True or false: "great work!" is specific praise.
false
publicly
Why are expectations important?
Discussion question. Ex. it sets students up for success.
What is the name of the two types of space to consider in the classroom?
Physical and Temporal
Why is it important to get student responses?
Discussion questions. Ex. to increase engagement and understanding
A student who has been struggling in your club has sat down at his desk quietly for the first time. What specific praise should you give him?
Ex. "Great work sitting in your desk quietly, that is very responsible of you!"
A student is playing with a rubber band they brought from home during club. How do you handle the situation?
Discussion Question