Classroom Management

B.   Direct Instruction
1.   Goals for Classroom Behavior
a. Goal 1 Students will be on task and engaged, participating in class discussion and
  or activities.
2. Rule 1   Show respect to your teacher and classmates by not talking when it is not your turn.
a.   Consequence Writing the students name on the board.
Minus marks are added, as needed, which equal loss of free time.
b.   Reinforcement Verbal reminder and praise for students who are on task and engaged, participating in class discussion and activities.
For example… I like the way Suzy is raising her hand to answer the question, good job Suzy!
    Cooperative Work
1.   Goals for Classroom Behavior
a.   Goal 1 Students will work cooperatively in small groups to complete an assigned
  task or activity.
2.   Rule 1 All members of the group will respectfully work together to finish the task neatly and                 on time.
a.   Consequence Moving of student personal visual aid, such as a frog, to from green to yellow.
Green = good   Yellow = be careful   Red = stop   Black = Phone call to parent.
b. Reinforcement Teacher will “wander” checking progress of groups. Groups will be awarded “team” positive check mark on the board. Teams who earn 3 checks are sent home with a participation award.
      Assignments
1.   Goals for Classroom Behavior
a. Goal 1 Follow directions, quickly and quietly and do own work.
2.   Rule 1 Students will stop what they are doing and listen to directions then quietly do their own work
a.   Consequence Student will be moved from his current “place” in the class to a seat closer in proximity to the teacher or to a table away from the other students.
b.   Reinforcement Teaher will pass out good slips, or good behavior coupons, for students who she “catches” using appropriate classroom behaviors.

C1.  
The first technique I plan to use for individual students is high levels of specific praise. Positive reinforcement that is specific and detailed...