Individual Student Behavior Plan

As a classroom community, it is essential to effectively manage the behavior and learning of all students.

In my classroom, one student in particular, needed additional structure to keep his hands to himself, remain focused (engaged), on task and not blurting.

This student really liked basketball, so I incorporated his interest into the behavior plan as a means to personalize it.

Classroom Learning Community

The students in our class created a social contract. This was an agreement among our class family that we would abide by the rules stated.

 Everyone had the opportunity to provide input when deciding the rules. Each student and teacher signed the contract.

 When students have broken a rule that is stated on the contract, he/she is reminded that the contract was signed and is asked to read the social contract and reflect on actions, which need to be changed in the future.

Classroom Management

I believe in building a classroom community. Such a community must have clear expectations, which must be followed at all times. When rules are not followed, appropriate and effective consequences ensue.

A great method to achieve this, which I implemented during my internship, is the ‘money system.’ I created ‘Loby Loot,’ where students receive money for following directions, staying on task, helping friends, being responsible, etc. Money is taken away as well. Students get to cash in their money weekly for prizes.

This proved to be very successful, because it minimized disruptive behavior.

CONSISTENCY +

SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS=

EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT

Listening TechniquesS-L-A-N-T prepares students to listen and participate.

S- Sit up straightL- Lean forwardA- Activate thinking & schemaN- Note key informationT- Track the speaker

Attention Getter Call out 1-2-3 Eyes on Me!Students respond with: 1-2, eyes on you!

OrGive Me Five! Hold up a hand and have students do the same. When all students have hands up, voices are turned off and eyes are on the teacher.

Thirty-Second Interventions(From Mike Oatis and based on the work of William Glasser)

 Is what you’re doing Okay now? What’s your job now? When will you be ready to START? What can I do to help you so you can …? What’s the rule?What are you supposed to be doing? It looks like you have a problem.How could I help you solve it? Do you want to figure out a better way?How can I help you? Is what you’re doing now helping or hurting our lesson?