Just a few, stated in the positive, posted on a wall, with visual representations
How should rules be posted
100
entering the classroom;
cleaning up;
transitioning to activities;
leaving the classroom
When and where might procedures and routines be appropriate in a pre-k classroom?
100
Consistency
What is the most important factor in successfully carrying out a discipline plan?
100
Are my students engaged? Is there a lot of structure in my lessons and classroom? Are my students being challenged?
What are questions to consider in light of the well-known research that effective management has all the do with effective instruction?
200
Carol Dweck's famous research findings
Praise effort, not innate abilities or smarts
200
Step by step directions;
Model;
Practice;
Praise
How should we teach rules?
200
To the extent possible, state them positively, as something they should do (vs. the "don't" alternative)
What are tips for articulating and sharing rules, procedures, and routines?
200
quickly,
quietly,
calmly
How should a discipline plan be carried out?
do not take it personally
do not get emotionally charged
do not disrupt the learning
don't do the management dance
What are good websites for learning more about classroom management, about specific behavioral dilemmas, and about general good teaching?
300
Some prefer private and some prefer public
What are the different ways students prefer to receive praise?
300
A clearly developed and communicated Discipline Plan
What is the outcome when rules aren't obeyed?
300
explain;
rehearse;
reinforce;
practice
How should procedures be taught?
300
Because sometimes students don't know what other options they have in their behavior
AND
Because it empowers students to make their own decisions
Why you should tell students the alternative in behavior - what they could choose to do instead
300
Choice
What is an awesome technique for effective teaching and for creating a positive classroom culture?
- Choice in behaviors
- Choice activities (non-behaviors)
- Lou-Ann Johnson - "have to" and "can't"
- Jay & Funk - Love and Logic
400
Count ratio of praises vs. critiques;
Choose a few students a day to mindfully praise
Greet and praise as students walk in
What are ways of assuring you're offering adequate praise?
400
Should be logical and flow naturally from behavior
What is an important element of a discipline plan?
400
Hand signals;
Call and repeat;
Songs;
Whispers;
Music and Movement;
How can procedures and routines be fun and positive?
400
1. verbal cue;
2. non-verbal cue;
3. indicate the choices they have;
4. move to one part of the room;
5. move to more distant part of the room or out of the room
What is a sample 5-step intervention plan for responding to misbehavior (Jones & Jones)?
400
The "stuck in a tower" research
What is some interesting research to help students problem solve?
500
Create a sense of community;
"Safe Spot" vs. "Time Out"
What are other suggestions for fostering a positive atmosphere that leads to better managed students?
500
"Do it right or do it all year long"
What is a quote that highlights the importance of practicing, clarifying, modeling, and discussing rules? (Fred Jones)
500
Because students love structure and clear expectations and responsibilities. They don't restrict; rather, they give us more freedom.
Why are procedures and routines so important and beneficial?
500
FBA - Functional Behavioral Assessment
What is an assessment used to describe the process for identifying the purpose (function) of a specific child's misbehavior?
500
"Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care"
"Hate the behavior, love the child"
What are quotes that suggest that, ultimately, building relationships with your students and showing you care for them are the best management technique?