Behavior Modification: Action Plan

 

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Unit: Behavior Modification

Theme: Action Plan

Introduction

Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy that flourished in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. The Stoics believed that the practice of virtue is enough to achieve eudaimonia: a well-lived, flourishing life.

The Stoics believed that art was a representation of reality and that it should be used to promote virtue and to teach people about the nature of the world. They believed that art should be realistic and should not be used to promote vice or to teach people about the dark side of human nature. Seneca's tragedies, for instance, are creative works of fiction, but it isn't art for art's sake, as they have an underlying moral purpose. 

The Stoics believed that virtue was the only good and that behavior in conflict with virtue was the only evil. When one acts with virtue and strives to weave virtue into one's daily life, one is on the path to a life well lived, one of happiness, contentment, and good spirit.

The Stoics were able to articulate four rules to build lasting discipline: the dichotomy of control,  the path of virtue, the art of acceptance and mindfulness. How to apply these rules in a practical way when teaching school children in the twenty first century? Liana Davis (Nazaretyan), a STEM Educator at San Diego County, California, United States, shares with us her Action Plan.  

 

 

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 Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of Classroom Management
• Explain the structure of the Action Plan
• Gain awareness of the effect the Action Plan has on students' classroom behaviors
  
• Experience the creation of your own Action Plan
  

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Main Lesson

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Video 

The Stoics on Discipline

(0:00 - 5:00)
 

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Ms. Davis is the face behind Love Learning Stem, the platform that offers Science and Stem resources for all learners with ease of use for the teacher. Ms. Davis has been in education for a little over ten years as a First Grade and K-6 STEM Educator. She is known for helping teachers that make STEM and Science more accessible and differentiated for English Language Learners and other diverse student groups. Her Action plan is used here to illustrate how to plan for the kind of behaviors teachers need to implement in the classroom to have a healthy learning environment. 

 

2:25 Your Beliefs 5:13 Procedures 11:33 Positive Consequences 14:55 Correcting Behavior 18:23 Putting it all Together

 

 

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Action Plan (In general)

Your Beliefs

One Classroom Rule

Class Procedures

(Schedule)
Minute to Minute

30 Classroom Procedures

 

 https://squareheadteachers.com/2013/07/26/30-most-important-classroom-procedures/

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Positive Consequences

Free and Short term
Intermitten
Monthly and Once a Year

Correcting Behavior ( Behavior Contracts)

The Finale

Develop, Teach, Share, Review

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Action Plan (In detail)


Our Class at a Glance

Introduce your philosophy of teaching

Our Rule
Respect Others

Our Class Procedures

Create Schedule First (Monday - Friday / 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Choose from the website the Class Procedures. See how they benefit the child and why.

Positive Consequences

Free and frequent, Intermittent, Strong and Long Term

First Week, First Day - Minute by Minute
Write about every minute that you are accounted for, even class, every procedure, how I teach it

Correcting Behaviors - Behavior Contracts
Crisis Plan

The Finale

Develop: create your resources, make forms, create posters with procedures for students to learn them the procedures
Teach: Videos, books, brochures to learn procedures
Share: with the principle, with students, for yourself
Review: Look at your management plan and see if it has worked

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 A Note to Remember

The action plan allows the teacher to know exactly what to do every minute of instruction. It helps the teacher to control behaviors and and be able to teach without disruption. It is important to teach these behaviors, reason why the action plan is part of curriculum building.

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Case Study

 

 A Student's Action Plan

Lindsay Unified School District is empowering and motivating for today and tomorrow. Learn strategies and methods for teaching in a performance based system with lessons from LUSD professionals. In this video, Ms. Martin works with Michael on his action plan to reach his smart goal.

 

 

 

 VI

Discussion Questions

 

 After watching Ms. Davis' video on how to create an Action Plan, why is classroom management important?

Briefly explain the structure of the action plan.

How does the action plan affect students' classroom behavior?

 

 VII

Activity

 

Team up with your group and create your own action plan. Integrate your action plan with the general curriculum you have created and the Mind -Up initiative.

VIII

Journaling

 

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Glossary

 

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Sources 

Love Learning STEM. https://lovelearningstem.com/

 

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Students' Work 

 

1

  Action Plan

Chloe, Nicole, Paulie

In our class we set our expectations beforehand. We maintain an energetic attitude, if a student is acting out, we use conscious discipliene. We set high standards so our students will follow ;and feel appreciated.

One classroom rule: Respect Everyone!

Procedures: Getting into Work Groups-Greet Eachother, Students will present equally and sign their names on the projects

Helping Other Students-Never put a student down for asking for help, always offer your help and make sure to let students know its ok to ask

Lunch Count/ Attendance-Do attendance at beginning and end of class, before and after lunch. Always take subtle headcounts throughout the day,

Entering the Classroom-Students are welcome to enter boisterously, they are able to put their things in their cubby, and grab a seat. During morning announcements they are expected to calm down, and turn on their listening ears

Getting Tissues-No need to ask, if you need grab!

Signals For Attention - When we need attention we will say if you hear my voice clap once, if you hear my voice clap twice, if you hear my voice go around the world and ll the kids move their hips around the world

What to Do During Free Time-If you finish your work on time, you are able to write in your journal, or read a story from your story bag, draw, or count with chips

Throwing Away Trash - Students are expected to throw away all trash, no bball Paul, you can throw away trash at any time

Participating in Group Lessons - Listen, raise your hand if you have a question, actively listen

Kindergarten/Friday

8:00-8:15 - Arrival Time (teach kids to line up correctly and be quiet while we walk in classroom single file)

8:15 - 8:40 - Morning Announcements (walk the kids through what the lessons and objectives of the day are)

8:40-9: 30 - ELA (English lesson according to lesson plan)

9:30 -10:00 - Warm up/ Exercise (A simple stretch and jog in place)

10:00 -11:00 - Math (Depends according to lesson plan)

11:00-11:40 - Lunch ( walk them to lunch room)

11:40-12:15 - Recess (offer balls Paul!)

12:15-1:15 - Reading/Story Time(Students will be read a story, if time student will practice words)

1:15-2:00. - Nap Time( Yoga mats are out, lights are off, silence, students are allowed to bring a blanket)

2:00 - 3:00 - Science/Social Studies (Students sit steady, learning will happen on the board, we will do a fun interactive experiment to keep sudents engaged. Visual presentation with art for History. Fun facts)

3:00 - Dismissal (Students gather things, stay in classroom before their bus is called on intercom, bus number written on board. Students being picked up by parents will wait till after bus dismissal, and then be walked out by teachers)

Positive consequences-Smile often! Treasure chest draw, Monthly awards

Corrective behavior, The look, individually talking to students, assign activity on why their behavior is not good, Write up incident-Sign a contract, Call home, see what's up

Crisis Plan: Crisis card given, students may be sent to office, call home, depending on severity students may be picked up

 

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Mia Romanach and Carolina Garcia

Our diverse and amazing classroom gives students a fun and interactive way of learning while being able to make mistakes and not get penalized but learn and understand from their mistakes. 

10 procedures: 

1. Exiting the room  

- the student must ask for permission before exiting the class and act respectfully 

2. Getting help with assignments 

- ask other students for help and if not then ask the teach any questions you have by raising your hand 

3. Getting into work groups 

- be resspectful to the other members of the group and complete the work together 

4. Helping other students: OUR FAVORITE 

- offer help to any student that is struggling or respond to any questions asked 

5. Signals for attemtion 

- when you hear the teacher signal, stop what you are doing and listen to their directions 

6. Turning in finished work 

- turn in all your work on time and make sure it is in the correct place with your name on the paper 

7. Organizing your desk 

- make sure your desk is clean and there are no unecessary objects on it 

8. What to do during free time 

- during free time, make sure all of your work is done, and if it is, you can go ahead and relax or do something quietly 

9. Lining up 

- follow the teachers directions when asked to form a line, and always act calmly 

10. End of the day 

- clean your space and make sure everything around you has been picked up and you are ready to leave for the day 

friday (kindergarten):  

9:00 - 9:30: homeroom/breakfast 

- students have to line up outside quietly

- teacher signals to go in and students are required to be respectful 

- get their food and clean up before leaving

9:30 - 10:30: science experiments 

-students must help each other with experiments

-students also may offer their help to others

10:30 - 11:30: reading 

- students will all participate and follow teachers instructions

-if students need help they will raise their hand and ask the teacher

11:30 - 12:00: lunch time

- students will stay seating while eating

-students will clean up after themsleves and make sure they leave nothing behind

12:00 - 1:00: nap time

- students will be respectful of one another, stay calm, and lest others rest and nap 

1:00 - 2:00: language

-students will be interactive and repeat after teacher and ask questions if needed

2:00 - 3:00: sports/recess 

- students will behave and have fun in a safe matter 

Positive consequences: 

- special/personalized notes on students desks from teacher 

- reward system 

- treasure box 

- choice of music played in class

Correcting behavior:

- telling them what they can change, instead of getting mad at them 

- call parents 

- talk to the student privately

 

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Action Plan, Nick and Antonio.

Our class: Our classroom will be a place where every student feels comfortable and close with one another. While pushing and encouraging each other to develop learning and creative thinking skills. A place of hard work but also fun.

Class Procedures: 

1. Beginning the day — Enter the room politely; put away your backpack, lunch, and coat; turn in your homework

2. End of the day — Clean off your desk; leave out your work notebook; pick up any trash within three feet of your desk; stack your chair; collect your mail; wait quietly to be dismissed.

3. Getting into work groups — Take all the materials you will need; greet each other; complete the task doing your personal best; make sure each person signs the project; thank the others in your group.

4. Helping other students — In a cooperative classroom, it is good to help one another; if someone needs help with directions or reading an assignment, help him or her if you are able; if someone needs help with understanding the problem, tell him or her to ask me for help; never put down another student who asks for help.

5. Lunch count/attendance — Show up to class, If you don't want to thats on you.

6. Organizing your desk —  Remove all loose papers; decide if they should go home or stay at school; put papers that should stay at school in the front pocket of your work notebook; put pencil or art supplies in your school box; put your folders and work notebook on the left side of your desk tray; everything else goes on the right side; pick up your trash. Clean desk means clean mind.

7. Turning in finished work/homework — Make sure your name is on your paper; place your paper upside down in the “finished work” or “homework” basket.

8. Using the school bathroom — leave the room quietly; do not play in the restroom; return to class before two minutes have passed (promptly).

9. Taking out/putting away/caring for supplies — Share group supplies; recap markers and glue; check the number written on the supplies to make sure they belong in your group basket; if something belongs to another group, return it to them quietly.

10. Implementing Daily Jobs-- Each day go to the list of the jobs and complete your job for the day.

Class Schedule:

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM:

• Morning Meeting/Circle Time: Start the day with a morning meeting where students discuss the day's activities, review the calendar, and share news.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM:

• Language Arts: Focus on early literacy skills such as phonics, reading, and writing.

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM:

• Snack and Recess: Students have a healthy snack and outdoor playtime.

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM:

• Mathematics: Introduction to basic math concepts and skills.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM:

• Specials: Rotating schedule for art, music, physical education, or other specialized classes.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM:

• Lunch and Recess: Lunch break followed by outdoor playtime.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM:

• Science or Social Studies: Introduction to basic science or social studies concepts.

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM:

• Quiet/Rest Time: A short period for quiet activities, reading, or rest.

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM:

• Additional Language Arts or Math: Further practice in literacy or mathematics.

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM:

• Special Projects or Group Activities: Activities like group projects, crafts, or educational games.

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM:

• Closing Circle and Dismissal: Review the day, share achievements, and prepare for dismissal.

 

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Vivica Dunlap and Nour Abduljawad

Our Class at a Glance: Our classroom encourages students to develop their inner passions and grow in different ways. Since they are all valuable and have the chance to go far in life. They should be able to ask questions and be active participants in their education.

Our Rule: Respect

Class Procedures:

1. Fire Drill: Line up, leave all belongings, walk out quietly and orderly, and stay together at the designated meeting spot.

2. Getting into Work Groups: break into groups, know what each role in the group is (leader, etc.) find collaboration and respect each other opinions effectively.

https://brainninjas.ca/how-to-teach-students-to-work-in-groups/, https://www.middleweb.com/28606/get-students-working-effectively-in-groups/

3. Participating in group lessons: Collective learning to enhance different perspectives. Make sure there's a system for students to speak with being heard.

4. turning in finished work/homework: Have a place for students to turn it in and go over how that looks, talk about extension granting procedures if needed (students health is number one priority), have a way to track students progress so they know what's expected of them.

https://incompassinged.com/2018/10/11/7-best-ways-to-get-your-students-to-do-their-assignments/, https://www.weareteachers.com/students-arent-doing-work/

5. getting help with your assignments: Don't hesistate to ask question, model positive reinforcement, have an open question time, but they can be asked during all times.

6. What to do during free time: Catch up on other assignments or break like reading a book. Discuss how to be respectful to others and quiet during time, so don't disrupt other students and be loud. Have general expectations, but give the students space.

7. signals for attention:  

https://www.classroomcheckup.org/using-an-attention-signal/

8. Guests in the classroom

9. Classroom library

10. classroom helpers

Friday:

8:30: breakfast/daily check in

9:00 clean up: 9:05 - Classroom helpeers

9:15: Reading: 9:15 - 9:20 and 9:40 - 9:45 Classroom Library

9:45: Social Studies/Science

10:30: Nap/rest: What to do during free time.

11:30: Math

12:30: Lunch/Recess

1:15: Writing Workshop

2:00: P.E.: 2:30 - classroom helpers

2:35: Pick Up/Family Meeting

Positive Consequences: Free and Frequent - Smile, High five, praise, Intermittent - prize drawings, notes and calls home, Strong and Long Term - Monthly Awards and Principal Recognition

Correcting Behavior:

Level 1: "The Look"

Level 2: Individually speak to student

Level 3: Assign activity targeting behavior. Teach it

Level 4: Advise student about call home.

Level 5: Call home and have a discussion with behavior contracts.

Crisis Plan:

1. Send student to office with crisis behavior card

2. Send other students to another teacher's class

3. If possible, help student regain self control

4. Get students back on on-task behavior

5. Call home

 

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Kitty and Rita

Our Class at a Glance 

Our class will encourage kids to explore their curiosities to instill their love for learning. 

Our Rule

To ask questions. 

Procedures

• Classroom library
  • expected to do their own reading and research 
• Getting help with assignments
  • asking questions, staying concentrated during class time
• Helping other students
  • answering other students questions
  • taking leadership
• Participating in group lessons
  • asking questions 
  • giving thougthful comments
• Handling seatwork pages
  • doing your work as it is assigned
• Getting into work groups
  • participating in group work 
  • disscussing work/assignment with group memebers
• Turning in finished work/homework
  • follow due dates 
  • turn in completed work
• What to do during free time
  • read 
  • ask question
  • spark curiosities 
• Signals for attention
  • listen and respond to signals given by teacher
• What to do with unfinished work
  • try and complete work by end of class time but if work is incomplete turn in what is done
  • ask questions about what may be confusing within the work

Tuesday ( 1st Grade )

• Do Now
• Reading
• ELA
• Free time 
• learning to write
• lunch
• recess
• math
• art 
• PE

 

 6

Connor Walsh & Binhong Dong

Our goal as teachers is to be every student's favorite teacher, which is not an easy thing to do.  It is much easier to accomplish with smaller class sizes, but the teacher should try to form a personal connection with every student.  This is an impossible goal to accomplish if you do not like to teach.  A way we can accomplish this is by instead of punishing students for actions, you teach them the right thing to do.  Punishing students can easily hurt your personal relationship with them, but you can avoid this and use the moment to teach, rather than punish.

Our Class at a Glance

Our classroom puts a strong emphasis on being interesting.  Students will learn why information is important and relevant before learning the information in a fun, engaging way.  Our classroom puts an emphasis on character develop and teaching respect, sympathy, and compassion.

Our Rule

Each student is required to care about one another, including the teacher!

Our Procedures

• Helping other students
  • Whenever the opportunity is available, help out your friends.
• Getting help with assignments
  • If you are having trouble, ask the teacher or, if you are allowed to, ask a classmate.
  • Old Western Wanted Board: student can put a "bounty" on an assignment, and if a classmate helps them they get extra credit
• Participating in group lessons
  • Silent students do not learn.  Answer questions in class when you can, and don't be afraid to try.
• Throwing away trash
  • Your mess can bother other people, especially the teacher.  By throwing away your mess, you show that you care about other people.
  • Trash in all four corners, you can make throwing out trash fun!
• Turning in lost items
  • Think about if you lost your favorite toy, wouldn't you would want someone to give it back.  Do the right thing and report lost items to the teacher.
• What to do during free time
  • There are times to socialize and there are times to be quiet to respect your students.  It is important to know the difference.
• Using the school bathroom
  • Students should try their best the use the bathroom near the end or beginning of a period.
• Signals for attention
  • Students must be aware when the teacher needs their attention.  The teach will make a signal for the students to listen for.
• Lining up
  • When it is time to leave the classroom, students should quickly but safely move to the door and lineup.  Being slow or arguing will lead to being in the back of the line.
• Exiting the room
  • Quiet in the hallways and hands by our sides.

One Day Schedule

8:00-8:15       -  Warm up/ Breakfast

                                                   8:00 let students get settled and eat a snack, 8:05 introduce a warm up activity for the students.  

8:15-9:00       -  History (Start with a story)

                                                   8:15 read a historical story to the students, 8:25 talk to the students about it, 8:30 give out a worksheet, 8:45 go over answers

9:00-9:15       -  Coloring

                                                   9:00 pass out a colorign sheet relevant to the historical lesson or current events (holidays, etc.)

9:15-10:00     -  Science

                                                   9:15 discuss what students are learning about today, 9:20 experiements or powerpoints with pictures, 9:30 worksheet, 9:45 answers

10:00-10:15   -  Socialize

                                                   10:00 students are required to spend time talking to classmates or the teacher

10:15-11:00   -  Language Arts

                                                   10:15 discuss what students are learning about today, 9:20 read story or teach grammar, 9:30 worksheet, 9:45 answers

11:00-12:15   -  Lunch/Recess

                                                    11:00 Lunch, 11:40 Recess

12:15-1:00     -  Reading/Quiet Time

                                                    12:15 students will either be reading an assigned book, or be given the option to read their own book, nap, or sit quietly.

1:00-1:15       -  Math minigame

                                                     1:00 combination between last math lesson and basic questions of what we will learn

1:15-2:00       -  Math

                                                     1:15 teach concept, 1:30 worksheet, 1:45 answers

2:00-2:45       -  Elective (emphasis on fun)

                                                      Varies based on elective

2:45-3:00       -  Pack up/Talk about plans for the day

                                                       2:45 students pack up their backpacks and make sure they have everything, 2:55 ask "Who is doing something fun today?"

 

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 MILITARY SCHOOL 101, 

Alejandro Barriga, Jason Egre

Belief: We want the students to want the information: to come into class wanting to learn the information to apply into there life.

Vision & Mission: They should leave with new information that they enjoyed learning and applied that day. 

Our Rule

Respect each other 

Out Class At A Glance

Our class will introduce new information to the children for there development in and outside of class, because at the end our class should be reflected outside through there knowledge. 

Class Procedure 1: Icebreaker Activity Goal: Foster a positive and engaging learning atmosphere.

• Begin each class with a fun icebreaker or thought-provoking question related to the day's topic. This will pique students' interest and make them curious about the subject matter.

Class Procedure 2: Real-Life Relevance Goal: Demonstrate the practical relevance of the information.

• Start by sharing real-life examples or stories that show how the day's topic is applicable in their daily lives. Show them why learning this information is important.

Class Procedure 3: Interactive Discussions Goal: Encourage active participation and engagement.

• Conduct interactive discussions, debates, or group activities that encourage students to share their thoughts, ask questions, and explore the topic collaboratively.

Class Procedure 4: Multimedia Engagement Goal: Make learning enjoyable and visually stimulating.

• Incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, images, and interactive simulations to make the learning process more engaging and enjoyable.

Class Procedure 5: Practical Exercises Goal: Provide hands-on experience.

• Assign practical exercises or projects that require students to apply the newly acquired knowledge in real-world scenarios. This reinforces their understanding and shows them the practical value of the information.

Class Procedure 6: Relatable Scenarios Goal: Connect the information to their daily experiences.

• Use relatable scenarios or case studies that reflect situations they encounter in their lives. Discuss how the information can be applied to solve or address these scenarios.

Class Procedure 7: Guest Speakers Goal: Bring real-world expertise into the classroom.

• Invite guest speakers who can share their experiences and insights related to the topic. Hearing from experts can inspire students and make the subject matter more appealing.

Class Procedure 8: Student-Led Presentations Goal: Empower students to take ownership of their learning.

• Allow students to prepare and deliver short presentations on topics of their choice related to the class material. This promotes self-directed learning and enthusiasm for the subject.

Class Procedure 9: Reflective Journals Goal: Encourage self-assessment and application.

• Have students maintain reflective journals where they can write about how they plan to apply what they've learned in class to their daily lives. This fosters introspection and personal connection to the material.

Class Procedure 10: End-of-Class Reflection Goal: Ensure students leave with a sense of accomplishment.

• End each class with a brief discussion where students share what they found most interesting or valuable that day. This reinforces their enjoyment of learning and highlights the practical aspects they can apply.

By implementing these procedures, you can create a dynamic and engaging classroom environment that aligns with your goals of making students eager to learn and ensuring they leave with valuable knowledge they can apply in their lives.

Friday (Funday) Schedule:

• 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast

  • Enjoy a delicious and nutritious breakfast to start the day off right.

• 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Reading

  • Dive into exciting books and stories for one hour of reading fun.

• 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Math

  • Time for some math adventures and puzzles to exercise our brains.

• 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Lunch

  • Enjoy a tasty lunch break, refuel, and chat with friends.

• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: ART CLASS (Optional)

  • This is a flexible hour for a creative activity such as art, music, or science experiments, to add an extra element of fun.

• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Class Bonding

  • Engage in class bonding activities to strengthen friendships and teamwork.

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Outdoor Fun (Optional)

  • Weather permitting, have an hour of outdoor fun and games, or if indoors, play interactive games or do group challenges.

Positive Consequences

Subtopic 1: Free and Frequent Positive Consequences

• Reinforce desired behavior with praise and encouragement.
• Offer small, immediate rewards like stickers or verbal compliments.
• Provide opportunities for positive social interactions and friendships.
• Celebrate small achievements and milestones regularly to boost motivation.

Subtopic 2: Intermittent Positive Consequences

• Implement a surprise reward system to maintain excitement.
• Use a variable schedule for praise and rewards, making them unpredictable.
• Recognize outstanding effort or behavior with occasional special treats.
• Offer extra privileges or free time as a sporadic incentive.

Subtopic 3: Strong and Long-Term Positive Consequences

• Establish clear goals and expectations for long-term rewards.
• Create a reward system that leads to a significant, meaningful prize.
• Recognize and reward consistent positive behavior over an extended period.
• Promote intrinsic motivation by linking achievements to personal growth and development.

Duration: 60 minutes

Class Procedure 1: Icebreaker Activity (5 minutes)

• 0:00 - 0:05: Begin the class with a warm welcome.
• 0:05 - 0:10: Conduct a quick icebreaker activity. For example, a "Two Truths and a Lie" game where students share interesting facts about themselves related to the subject matter.

Class Procedure 2: Real-Life Relevance (10 minutes)

• 0:10 - 0:15: Introduce the day's topic briefly.
• 0:15 - 0:25: Share a real-life story or example illustrating the relevance of the topic in everyday life.

Class Procedure 3: Interactive Discussions (15 minutes)

• 0:25 - 0:30: Initiate an open discussion on the topic, encouraging students to share their thoughts and experiences.
• 0:30 - 0:40: Divide the class into small groups and give them a topic-related debate or problem-solving scenario to work on.
• 0:40 - 0:45: Have each group present their findings and discuss them as a class.

Class Procedure 4: Multimedia Engagement (10 minutes)

• 0:45 - 0:50: Show a relevant video or multimedia presentation that reinforces the topic.
• 0:50 - 0:55: Facilitate a brief discussion on the multimedia content and how it relates to the subject matter.

Class Procedure 5: Practical Exercises (5 minutes)

• 0:55 - 1:00: Assign a small, practical exercise that relates to the topic and can be completed within the class period. Provide clear instructions.

Class Procedure 6: Relatable Scenarios (5 minutes)

• 1:00 - 1:05: Present a relatable scenario or case study related to the topic.
• 1:05 - 1:10: Discuss with the class how the information learned can be applied to address the scenario.

Class Procedure 7: Guest Speakers (5 minutes)

• 1:10 - 1:15: Introduce a guest speaker who will briefly share their expertise and experiences related to the day's topic.

Class Procedure 8: Student-Led Presentations (5 minutes)

• 1:15 - 1:20: Briefly explain the format for student-led presentations in future classes, encouraging students to start thinking about their topics of interest.

Class Procedure 9: Reflective Journals (5 minutes)

• 1:20 - 1:25: Remind students to maintain their reflective journals and jot down today's key takeaways and how they plan to apply them.

Class Procedure 10: End-of-Class Reflection (5 minutes)

• 1:25 - 1:30: Conclude the class with a round of brief student reflections on what they found most interesting or valuable today.

Closing Remarks (1 minute)

• 1:30: Thank students for their active participation and remind them of any assignments or readings for the next class.

Correcting Behavior

1. Look and Gesture (Level 1):

   • When a student does something wrong, you can use your eyes and hand movements to get their attention. It's like giving them a quiet signal to stop what they're doing.

2. Quiet Talk (Level 2):

   • If the student doesn't listen after the look and gesture, you can talk to them privately, like when you're not in front of the whole class. You tell them calmly that their behavior needs to change. You say things like, "I noticed you were talking when someone else was talking. We should listen when others are speaking."

3. Talk in Front (Level 3):

   • If the student keeps misbehaving after the private talk, you might need to talk to them in front of the class. You do this in a nice way, not to make them feel bad, but to remind everyone about the classroom rules. You might say, "I've told everyone that we should listen when others talk. Let's all remember that."

4. Consequences or Lose Something (Level 4):

   • If the student still doesn't listen, you can give them a consequence, like extra work or changing their seat. It's a way to show them that their actions have a result. For example, "Because you kept talking, you'll need to do some extra work today."

5. Get Help from School (Level 5):

   • If a student's behavior is really bad or happens a lot, you might need to ask for help from someone at the school, like a principal or counselor. They can figure out how to help the student and make sure the class stays a good place for learning. 

    

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1 month ago

Sofia Garcia and Martina Negro

Our classroom is about being interactive, inclusive, and learning in a fun way with a lot of group projects to build respect with the students and the teacher. 

10 procedures: 

1. Getting into work groups - our favorite: participating and being active in the group projects

2. Participating in group lessons: actively listening and asking questions

3. Organizing your desk: leave a clean space before and after class

4. Turning in finished work/homework: completing assignment and working on time management.

5. What to do during free time: manging time wisely and do homework before the due date.

6. Exiting the room: exit with respect and let the teacher know.

7. Helping other students: be kind to all students and help others in need.

8. Signals for attention: show the teacher respect and don't talk while the teacher is speaking.

9. Turning in lost items: don't steal other student's stuff, turn it in be nice.

10. Guests in the classroom: be respectful/ behave if there is a guest in the classroom. 

Teaching Schedule

Monday - Kindergarden 

9am: Do Now

10am: Reading 

11am: Dance Break

12am: Lunch

1pm: Nap Time

2pm: Math

3pm: Recess

Minute to Minute:

9-9:05am: Helping other students: be kind to all students and help others in need (in thw Do Now if someone has questions)

9:05-9:10am: Signals for attention: show the teacher respect and don't talk while the teacher is speaking. (when the teacher is starting the lesson)

9:15-9:20am: Participating in group lessons: actively listening and asking questions (when the teacher starts the lesson)

9:25-9:30am: Getting into work groups - our favorite: participating and being active in the group projects (once the teacher stops teaching and it's time for groups)

9:35-9:40am: What to do during free time: manging time wisely and do homework before the due date (when it's time for another activity)

10-10:30am: Guests in the classroom: be respectful/ behave if there is a guest in the classroom (when someone comes in the room)

11-11:30: Turning in finished work/homework: completing assignment and working on time management (when homework is due)

12-12:30pm: Organizing your desk: leave a clean space before and after class (as we are getting ready to leave)

12:30-1pm: Turning in lost items: don't steal other student's stuff, turn it in be nice (as we are cleaning up and getting ready to leave)

1pm-3pm: Exiting the room: exit with respect and let the teacher know (as we leave and end the school day)

Positive Consequences: hugs, smiles, reward (candy), stickers, notes home, choice of game during recess. 

How to correct behavior: give students the "look", call home, talk to the student privately to see what the problem is. 

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Action Plan 

Olivia Conti, Sydney Hausman and Alexander Hurtado

Our class at a glance

Our classroom will be a safe and engaging environment. Each of the students will be seen as equals, everyone has a voice. The students will know that their main priority is to learn and to succeed and learn how to build friendships. 

Our rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. 

Our class procedures

Procedure 1: Walking in the classroom

-Wait in a line outside the classroom 

-Dont enter the classroom until the teacher lets you in

- Enter the classroom in a calm matter

-Put your bags under your desks

Procedure 2: Getting into work groups

-Stay on task

-Groups shouldnt always be the same

-Respect one anothers opinion 

- Work together as a group

Procedure 3: Participating in group lessons

- Remember everyone has different opinions

-Dont speak over one another

- Build off each others ideas 

Procedure 4: Turning in finished work/ homework

-Name and date must be on top

-Submitted on time

- Worked on independently unless instructed otherwise 

Procedure 5: Fire Drill

-Stop and listen tp your teacher

-Get in a line and follow your teacher

-Stay quiet and calm

Procedure 6: Getting help with assignments

-Dont be nervous, everyone needs help

-Raise your hand 

-Go to your teachers desk

-Ask a peer 

Procedure 7: Signals for attention

-Raise your hand and wait patiently for your teacher to call on you 

Procedure 8: Throwing away trash

-Get up polietly and throw out the trash in the trash bin then return to your seat

Procedure 9: Taking out/ putting away/ caring for supplies 

-Treat the supplies like they are your own

-Be careful with the supplies

-Share

Procedure 10: Organizing your desk 

-Everything has a place

-A tidy desk will allow for less stress 

-Only a water bottle and a pencil on the desk unless instructed otherwise 

Schedule: 

First grade 

8:00-8:10= Morning affirmations 

procedure 1

8:10-8:30= Starting coloring activity 

procedure 9

8:30-9:00=Reading on the carpet

procedure 3

9:00-9:30= Reading/ELA with group work

procedure 2

9:30-10:00= Math activity on the carpet

procedure 3

10:00-10:30= Math activity with blocks and other objects doing group work 

procedure 2

10:30-11:00= Word problems on the carpet

procedure 3

11:00-11:30= Lunch

11:30-12:00= Recess

12:00-12:30= Writting practice activity 

procedure 3

12:30-1:00= Science hands on experiment activity 

procedure 3

1:00-1:15= Clean up

procedure 9

1:45-2:00= Daily wordle

procedure 3

2:00-2:30= Social studies 

procedure 3

2:30-2:50= Free play

procedure 2

2:50-3:00= Clean up 

procedure 9 and procedure 10

Positive consequences

- free and frequently - smiles, high fives and praise

- intermittent - notes home, call home, special note on desk and special sticker

- strong and long-term - monthly awards and principal recognition

Correcting behavior

- level 1: give the student "the look"

- level 2: speak to students to try and understand them

- level 3: if this continues teach the student why they can't do this behavior

- level 4: if this continues then advise the student that there will be a call home

- level 5: call home

 

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Natasha Pokrajac & John Kennedy

Our Class At A Glance 

Our classroom will help students feel comfortable with fellow peers and encourage learning and interaction among each other. The students will know they are in a safe space and free to express themselves to either me or the students. 

Our Rule 

Treat others how you want to be treated 

Our Class Procedures

Procedure 1: 

Entering the classroom — Enter quietly and politely; remove your hat if you’re wearing one; don’t interrupt other students; follow the appropriate procedures for each time of day (e.g., morning, after lunch, after a special class).

Procedure 2:

Lining up — Stand up quietly; push in your chair; take all necessary items; line up without touching others or talking; face the front of the line; watch where you are going.

Procedure 3:

Organizing your desk — Remove all loose papers; decide if they should go home or stay at school; put papers that should stay at school in the front pocket of your work notebook; put pencil or art supplies in your school box; put your folders and work notebook on the left side of your desk tray; everything else goes on the right side; pick up your trash.

Procedure 4:

Turning in finished work/homework — Make sure your name is on your paper; place your paper upside down in the “finished work” or “homework” basket.

Procedure 5: 

Using the school bathroom — If I am not teaching the whole group, stand by the classroom door with your hand raised; if I say “no,” wait for a better class time to go; if I nod, leave the room quietly; do not play in the restroom; return to class before two minutes have passed (promptly).

Procedure 6:

What to do during free time — If you finish an assignment, first work on any unfinished assignments that are in the front pocket of your work notebook; when you finish those, you may choose to do your classroom job, read a book, write a story, illustrate a book, make up math problems, work on a research project, peer-tutor someone who needs your help, or create a song about what the class is studying.

Procedure 7:

Signals for attention — When I need your attention, I will ring the chimes (or sound the rain stick, open the music box, etc.); as soon as you hear the signal, stop what you are doing, look at me, and listen for directions.

Procedure 8:

Guests in the classroom — When guests enter the room, let the designated classroom “host” or “hostess” greet them; when the host or hostess rings the chimes, get ready to listen to and look at the visitor — a smile is great!; when the host or hostess introduces the visitor, say, “Welcome to our class, __________”; remember, most guests are here to watch you learn, so be ready to explain what you are working on; treat guests respectfully.

Procedure 9:

Helping other students — In a cooperative classroom, it is good to help one another; if someone needs help with directions or reading an assignment, help him or her if you are able; if someone needs help with understanding the problem, tell him or her to ask me for help; never put down another student who asks for help.

Procedure 10:

End of the day — Clean off your desk; leave out your work notebook; pick up any trash within three feet of your desk; stack your chair; collect your mail; wait quietly to be dismissed.

 

Monday

8-8:15 : Breathing exercises (activity)

8:15-8:40 social period/ arts and crafts

8:40-9:30 Math

9:30-10:00 Snack

10-11:00 English

11:30-12 Recess

12-1:00 Lunch

1-1:45 PE

1:45-2:30 Science

2:30-3:00 HW period (opportunity to ask teacher questions)

 

Written Work

 

Tyler Egan 

 

Action Plan

 After watching Ms. Davis' video on how to create an Action Plan, why is classroom management important?

Classroom Management is important to the students' well being. Classroom Management creates an environment conducive to learning by establishing a sense of order and discipline. It also helps build positive teacher-student relationships, fostering a supportive and respectful atmosphere that enhances learning outcomes. 

Briefly explain the structure of the action plan.

An action plan is in three parts: a Goal, a plan, and then obstacles. First the student comes up with a goal that they want to achieve; then, they create a plan in order to reach that goal; finally, they brainstorm any obstacles that they may face as well as solutions to those obstacles.

How does the action plan affect students' classroom behavior?

An action plan affects students' classroom behavior by making the class more structured. If they students have clearly outlined their goals and ambitions by using an action plan, then they will be much more effective in trying to reach that goal. Action plans lead to an increase in productivity and participation amongst the students.

Hannah Scherer

After watching Ms. Davis' video on how to create an Action Plan, why is classroom management important?

Classroom management is immensely important. The classroom environment affects all students in the room. Depending on the environment of the room, students will be able to thrive or not. Additionally, it is important for the teacher to be able to handle their students, as their needs to be a mutual respect between both. 

Briefly explain the structure of the action plan.

The action plan is constructed in a way that allows for a set schedule and sets the classroom expectations. This allows for students to have a clear understanding of what the classroom environment should ideally be like, and what is expected of them. 

How does the action plan affect students' classroom behavior?

The action plan affects students behavior as they have a clear and concise set of rules and expectations. While it is very important for a child to be able to express themselves and have room for play in a classroom, it is important that their are expectations. This will keep the classroom calm and at a mutual understanding.