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Annalee Bailey
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The Discovery Program is a plan that was implemented in a local
programs key features are what they call the Six Ps and Attending
Skills.
1) Polite
2) Produce
3) Participate
4) Positive Mental Attitude
5) Prepared
6) Prompt
names the behavior and asks the student to correct the unwanted
behavior. The second Redirect happens when the teacher asks the
student if there is anything they can do to help the student fix his or
her behavior and/or offer suggestions, such as, Would you like to sit
over there so you can accomplish more with your time? The third
Redirect occurs when the teacher has a hall conference with the
student. The teacher asks them questions in the conference such as,
What is going on? If the three redirects do not work the teacher
hands the student a Problem Solving Contract and sends them to the
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Principles office. The student must fill out the Problem Solving
The pros of the Discovery Program are that it has been proven to
work well and it allows students to make the choice to change their
program also carries over into the students everyday life. There are
not many cons to this program; however, one con that I could find was
that it takes buy in. In other words, the students must be willing to
rules and procedures for discipline. Besides making the rules, students
tallying good behavior on the board or filling a jar with marbles for
out a marble.
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Pros of this method are that students will work for tallies and at
the end a prize. Also, if students have a say in the classroom rules,
they feel empowered and are more likely to follow their rules.
have a tendency to be black and white with no gray and too strict on
Creating an effective plan includes clear and concise procedures and appropriate
consequences for bad as well as good behavior. These procedures can include ideas such
as the Discovery Programs six Ps. These procedures need to be clearly and visibly
After you have created a classroom management plan, be sure to give a copy to
other teachers, school administration, and caregivers of children. This can help you
are more aware of the specific rules the student broke. If a student is not responding well
to the behavior plan you have created, modify your plan to fit the child. Also, positive
feedback from fellow teachers and administrators is important, and it is essential to have
When a student will not do his or her work, what needs to be done? If there is
something that will motivate them within reason, use it. Otherwise, if they continue to
misbehave verywell.com gives ten steps that you can use to try and curb defiance in the
classroom.
Before a teacher can address a problem he/she must identify the problem and its
needs to specifically state what the child is doing and the expected change in behavior,
discuss the incident and listen to their reasoning, similar to the third Redirect of
Discovery.
needs to ask them to tell their side of the story. Ask questions such as,
Do not be the teacher that just sits up at the front while the students work. Be
involved, go around the room and ask them questions about how they are doing their
work. Interact with them and ask them questions, make them theorize and think about
questions you are asking them. Make it so the students have to engage their developing
minds.
to parent(s) or guardians. Let them know what is expected of the student and the
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consequences for not reaching those expectations. Encouraging parents to communicate
with you as the teacher and making yourself available for their concerns will help if
problems should arise. Communicating good behavior as well as bad can help build good
Smartclassroommanagement.com has six steps to dealing with this situation called the
Why? strategy.
First The Secret Keep confidentiality between you (the teacher) and the student
Second The Set Up Do not confront the accused until at least thirty minutes after the
accuser has talked to you. This will create less suspicion from the accused and prompt the
accuser to calm down. Also, giving you more time for the next steps.
Third The Surprise The Why? strategy works best when confronting the accused
so they are unaware of what you want from them. Be discrete and do not call them out in
front of their peers. Pull them away and make it seem like another simple matter that you
Fourth The False Assumption - After you have obtained a private audience with the
accused student, act as if you already know the facts of the incident. Be calm and concise
in how you address the student. Also, body language plays a big role. This will set the
Sarah in the classroom? instead of the common, Did you do it? questions. This will
most likely catch the student off guard because it is not a yes or no question.
Sixth The Reveal Depending on how the student responds to the above question, you
will either get the truth out of him or her or you will have to proceed with discernment.
Rewards -
Rewards will be given to students who complete assignments and for student who
display appropriate behaviors in the classroom, such as, not talking when he or she is not
suppose to, answering questions, etc. These rewards will be things such as little prizes,
Consistency
students thrive when they know what to expect every day when they walk into your
classroom.
Turning in homework
In class homework will be handed to me while they are leaving the classroom,
this is their exit ticket. This will ensure that they participate and a way for me, as the
Testing
and politeness that includes being quiet. When students are done with their test they will
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raise their hand and I will come by and collect the test and give them other material to
In order to acquire supplies for certain projects my students will need to come and
ask me for supplies. After they ask they will be able to go pick out whatever they think
they need in order to complete the assignment. For most projects, I will already have the
I will greet students as they enter the classroom. They will have a short warm-up
assignment on the board that they are expected to get started on. This will give me an
opportunity to take care of the role and other issues that come up.
Students will not be allowed to exit the classroom until I give them permission to
do so. Once I give them the, Ok they will pack up their book and any other projects
they may have. I will be at the door to say, Goodbye to them as they exit.
Turning In Assignments
The process for turning in assignments will be quite simple. Everyday when
students enter my classroom I will collect the assignments. They will have to hand them
to me in order to enter the classroom. If they do not have them, I will ask to see them
the school requires bathroom slips, I will give the student one when he or she leaves to
Absences
Students that are absent will need to come in before school, during lunch, or after
school to receive any missed instruction and assignments. If they have excessive
absences, I will contact the school counselor for more information regarding these
absences.
Tardiness
If the student does not have a signed excuse from another teacher or the office
they will need to see me during lunch or afterschool. If they fail to show up I will contact
Being Prepared
each day, that I make sure I have all the materials necessary for the days project ready
and available. Students can sense when a teacher is not prepared, and some will take
I will carefully monitor students behaviors and actions. I would identify if some
modifications needed to be made for specific students. If I feel that a modification needs
to be made, I would consult other teachers for their input and feedback on how my plan
References
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https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2010/11/13/how-to-get-the-truth-from-
untruthful-students/
http://behavioradvisor.com/AssertiveDiscipline.html
http://www.discoveryprogram.net/program-overview/
https://www.verywell.com/behavior-management-plan-1094830