OUR CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR MANAGMENT
Discipline without Stress, Punishment or Rewards by Dr. Marvin Marshall
http://marvinmarshall.com/files/pdf/teaching_model.pdf
With the above bulleted points in mind, rewards are not given for expected behavior- just as a community does not give rewards for behaving properly. (The reward itself is the warm, fuzzy feeling that you did the right thing!) Also, irresponsible behavior is seen as an opportunity for growth, rather than for punishment.
Discipline is a tool for teaching responsibility. The ultimate goal of discipline is self-discipline or self-control. Instead of thinking of discipline as punishment, discipline should be a positive way of helping and guiding children to achieve self-control.
We will be working on the Raise Responsibility System which encourages children to exercise self-discipline through reflection and self-evaluation. Students learn to control their own behavior, rather than always relying on the teacher for control.
We want our classroom to be an encouraging, safe and fun place to learn at all times. In this way, children develop positive attitudes and behavioral skills that are so necessary for successful lives.
Listed below are a list of “Levels of Behavior.”
Our classroom goal is for each student to be at Level C or Level D each day.
(Please keep in mind that students will likely be on various levels throughout the day, which is completely normal and part of the learning process!)
Level D-Chooses something entirely because it is the right thing to do. *INTRINSIC motivation
(Doing the right thing)
Level C-Displays expected behavior and seeks positive recognition *EXTRINSIC motivation
(Cooperation)
Level B-Not doing his/her best work. Possibly hinders learning of others.
(Bothering)
Level A-Not using self control, unsafe and disrespectful to all.
(Acting Out)
http://marvinmarshall.com/files/pdf/teaching_model.pdf
- I strive to be proactive rather than reactive to prevent the majority of behavior problems. Most importantly, I want each student to internalize why structure and expectations are essential to learning and how mistakes play a key role in positive change.
- I use the Love and Logic principles to help run my classroom. This allows the students to make their own choices and ultimately take responsibility for his/her actions.
- Together my class will create our classroom rules and mission statement. This helps everyone understand and agree on their value and take ownership in what we think is important.
With the above bulleted points in mind, rewards are not given for expected behavior- just as a community does not give rewards for behaving properly. (The reward itself is the warm, fuzzy feeling that you did the right thing!) Also, irresponsible behavior is seen as an opportunity for growth, rather than for punishment.
Discipline is a tool for teaching responsibility. The ultimate goal of discipline is self-discipline or self-control. Instead of thinking of discipline as punishment, discipline should be a positive way of helping and guiding children to achieve self-control.
We will be working on the Raise Responsibility System which encourages children to exercise self-discipline through reflection and self-evaluation. Students learn to control their own behavior, rather than always relying on the teacher for control.
We want our classroom to be an encouraging, safe and fun place to learn at all times. In this way, children develop positive attitudes and behavioral skills that are so necessary for successful lives.
Listed below are a list of “Levels of Behavior.”
Our classroom goal is for each student to be at Level C or Level D each day.
(Please keep in mind that students will likely be on various levels throughout the day, which is completely normal and part of the learning process!)
Level D-Chooses something entirely because it is the right thing to do. *INTRINSIC motivation
(Doing the right thing)
Level C-Displays expected behavior and seeks positive recognition *EXTRINSIC motivation
(Cooperation)
Level B-Not doing his/her best work. Possibly hinders learning of others.
(Bothering)
Level A-Not using self control, unsafe and disrespectful to all.
(Acting Out)