1. Parent-teacher conference (Claasen 2008)
My first step when a student absolutely cannot behave in my classroom is to have a parent teacher conference. A parent teacher conference involves meeting in person to discuss how we can work together to solve the behavior issues with their student. I believe it is important for parents to be involved at this point because then as a teacher I can be supported and the student will be held accountable at home for his behavior.
2. Behavior contract (Wong 2001)
Oftentimes after a parent-teacher conference a behavior contract is made up. I use the model shown below to clearly communicate to the student what I am expecting them to do and what will be given to them when they comply. This contract holds the student accountable for their behavior and when they sign the paper they agree that they know what they are expected to do.
My first step when a student absolutely cannot behave in my classroom is to have a parent teacher conference. A parent teacher conference involves meeting in person to discuss how we can work together to solve the behavior issues with their student. I believe it is important for parents to be involved at this point because then as a teacher I can be supported and the student will be held accountable at home for his behavior.
2. Behavior contract (Wong 2001)
Oftentimes after a parent-teacher conference a behavior contract is made up. I use the model shown below to clearly communicate to the student what I am expecting them to do and what will be given to them when they comply. This contract holds the student accountable for their behavior and when they sign the paper they agree that they know what they are expected to do.
3. School Authority Structure (Wong 2001)
After I have tried all of my other classroom and behavior management techniques I will fall back on the school authority structure. This involves sending the student to the office to talk with the principal and/or writing them a referral. Although I do this as a last resort it is sometimes necessary to send the student to a higher authority to really get their attention.
Claassen, R., & Claassen, R. (2008). Discipline that restores: Strategies to create respect, cooperation, and responsibility in the classroom. Booksurge.
Wong, H., & Wong, R. (2001). The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher. Harry K. Wong Publications, Inc..
After I have tried all of my other classroom and behavior management techniques I will fall back on the school authority structure. This involves sending the student to the office to talk with the principal and/or writing them a referral. Although I do this as a last resort it is sometimes necessary to send the student to a higher authority to really get their attention.
Claassen, R., & Claassen, R. (2008). Discipline that restores: Strategies to create respect, cooperation, and responsibility in the classroom. Booksurge.
Wong, H., & Wong, R. (2001). The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher. Harry K. Wong Publications, Inc..