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Classroom CommunityClassroom Management through “Great” teaching
Whittney Smith, Ed.D.
Hear •What did you hear?
Feel •What did you feel?
See •What did you see?
Rewards – “Control through Seduction”A child promised a treat for learning or acting
responsibly has been given every reason to stop doing so when there is no longer a reward to be gained. (Fabes et al., 1989; Grusec, 1991; Kohn 1990)
“…people expecting to receive a reward for completing a task (or for doing it successfully) simply do not perform as well as those who expect nothing (Kohn, 1993).”
Alternatives to Rewards Teach students responsibility for their own behavior Teach internalization of positive values Students are
capable of controlling their own behavior Focus grades on helping students experience success and
failure (information), not reward and punishment We need to work with children to encourage their social
and moral development which means utilizing their need to…◦ be able to make their own decisions◦ belong◦ learn and apply learning
Demonstrate that you care!
“Someone who thinks that kids are always trying to get away with something is likely to believe that we adults must overcome these unsavory motives, force children to obey rules, and see to it that they are punished when they don’t.”
(Kohn p. 8)
How Can We Create CommunityNo
Competition
No Rewards
Encouragement
Respect
Sense of Belonging
Class Meetings
Why be “Great?”1. Defining “Great” – measuring outputs, not inputs2. Level 5 Leadership – ambition for the mission, not
themselves; will do whatever it takes 3. First Who - Getting the People on the bus… in the
right seats4. The Hedgehog Concept – What are you (your
organization) passionate about; Relentless pursuit of being the best at it
5. Turning the Flywheel - Building momentum by building the brand reputation
Good to Great, Jim Collins, 2001