Three Problems With Traffic Light Behavior Charts
When a child's behavior commands our attention, we need to ask ourselves, "What do I want this student to learn from my response to his/her action?"
When a child's behavior commands our attention, we need to ask ourselves, "What do I want this student to learn from my response to his/her action?"
Use proximity to assess and connect with students, not punish them.
Whether or not students cooperate with you depends on what you say and how you say it.
Are you using rewards to the detriment of your students? Make it your new year's resolution to shift from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation.
Students should feel fulfilled because of what they're learning, not because of what they're earning.
Reinforce desirable behavior, and you'll have less need to redirect undesirable behavior.
Teachers need to have high expectations of students, but also reasonable expectations of students.
Prevent behavior problems by telling students what to do and why they should do it.
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