BASICS OF
EFFECTIVE STUDENT MANAGEMENT
SET CLEAR
GUIDELINES
BE PROACTIVE
EXPECT
BEHAVIOR, NOT MISBEHAVIOR
IMMEDIATELY
ACKNOWLEDGE INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
GIVE
APPROPRIATE CONSEQUENCES
BE CONSISTENT
TAKE A
HANDOUT ON "GREAT EXPECTATIONS" AND ROLL ON!
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PUNISHMENT AND
A CONSEQUENCE
PRETEND YOUR PARTNER IS YOUR NEW GROUP VISITING YOUR SCHOOL. CLEARLY STATE YOUR EXPECTATIONS TO YOUR
"GROUP". CHANGE ROLES
WITH YOUR PARTNER AND PLAY AGAIN.
WHEN IMPLEMENTING CONSEQUENCES:
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Be consistent
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Keep consequences short, simple, related to behavior
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Stand physically close to student
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Use direct eye contact, but donÕt intimidate
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Remain calm, use a soft voice
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Affirm what's appropriate
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Be firm and anger free
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Allow student to "save face"
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Don't allow excuses, bargaining, whining
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FEEL ANGRY WITH A
STUDENT
CLASS JUST ENDED AND YOU SLUMP TO THE VALLEY OFFICE FEELING
DEFEATED AND FRUSTRATED. DISCUSS
WITH YOUR PARTNER A STRATEGY TO USE TOMORROW TO REACH THESE STUDENTS MORE
EFFECTIVELY.
THE RED CARD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THIS LAND LISTED THE SIX STEPS TO
EFFECTIVE STUDENT MANAGMENT.
WITHOUT LOOKING AT THE CARD, LIST THOSE SIX STEPS WITH YOUR
PARTNER. (TURN THIS CARD OVER IF
YOU NEED TO "CHEAT")
SET CLEAR
GUIDELINES
BE PROACTIVE
EXPECT
BEHAVIOR, NOT MISBEHAVIOR
IMMEDIATELY
ACKNOWLEDGE INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
GIVE
APPROPRIATE CONSEQUENCES
BE CONSISTENT