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16 Proactive Classroom Components
Research indicates that classrooms with an emphasis on lecture and independent worksheet completion tend to produce high rates of challenging behavior. In comparison, classrooms with more effective and engaging strategies produce higher achievement rates and lower rates of defiance and other problematic behaviors. The strategies in this sections are categorized into 16 evidence-based practices to maximize instructional time and minimize behavior issues.
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I have organized these 16 components into four groups to help aid teachers looking for specific skills to add to their “teacher toolbox”. The four categories are “Positive Classroom Community”, “Procedures, Routines & Expectations”, “Supporting Independence & Accountability” and “Relationships & Responses”.
2; 3; 8; 16
Building relationships with students is vital to establishing a positive classroom community. Having a positive relationships within the classroom increases motivation and cooperation. Positive relationships can also begin a pathway to academic success. We all achieve more when we feel valued and comfortable. The resources and strategies in this section all focus on building relationships through engagement and offer ways to help students connect and interact while maximizing instructional time.
1; 6; 7; 11
Fostering independence and encouraging students to take accountability for their actions and their education are skills that help students in the classroom, but these are also important life skills that will continue to be value as they enter the work force. The resources in this section are designed to support these skills through organized independent work time, goal setting and logical consequences that aid in boundary setting and behavioral changes.
4; 5; 12; 13
Establishing classroom expectations and procedures helps teachers maintain class routines and create consistent practices that allow the classroom to feel fair and safe. Classroom expectations and procedures should be clearly defined and posted help students understand what is appropriate and what is not. Expectations and procedures should also be taught and reviewed often. The resources in this section will support consistency in classroom practices.
9;10; 14; 15
One tool that can significantly impact positive classroom community is a reinforcement system. Using whole group positive reinforcement systems builds community, supports establishment of positive classroom environment, reinforces expectations and creates a feedback loop. It is very important that students understand what behaviors are expected and accepted in your classroom and what behaviors are not. By pairing a positive reinforcement system with your consequences system students are getting consistent feedback about appropriate and inappropriate behaviors.
