RUNNINGHEAD: Classroom Management/Motivation and Discipline Plan

Behavior Management Plan

Annalee Bailey

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The Discovery Program is a plan that was implemented in a local

school in Sheridan Wyoming for classroom management. This effective

programs key features are what they call the Six Ps and Attending

Skills.

The Six Ps are:

1) Polite
2) Produce
3) Participate
4) Positive Mental Attitude
5) Prepared
6) Prompt

Attending Skills are:

1) Being in the moment

2) Appropriate body language
3) Appropriate eye contact
4) Ask questions to clarify and validate
5) Appropriate feedback

In addition to the above, another feature that Discovery implements

is the Three Redirects. The first Redirect is when the teacher

names the behavior and asks the student to correct the unwanted

behavior. The second Redirect happens when the teacher asks the

student if there is anything they can do to help the student fix his or

her behavior and/or offer suggestions, such as, Would you like to sit

over there so you can accomplish more with your time? The third

Redirect occurs when the teacher has a hall conference with the

student. The teacher asks them questions in the conference such as,

What is going on? If the three redirects do not work the teacher

hands the student a Problem Solving Contract and sends them to the
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Principles office. The student must fill out the Problem Solving

Contract before he or she is allowed back into the classroom.

The pros of the Discovery Program are that it has been proven to

work well and it allows students to make the choice to change their

behavior. It also is concise and easy to follow. I could see no loopholes

where students could manipulate their way out of a conflict. This

program also carries over into the students everyday life. There are

not many cons to this program; however, one con that I could find was

that it takes buy in. In other words, the students must be willing to

adhere to the Discovery Program. Overall this program appears

wonderful when it comes to managing a classroom.

Another classroom behavior management program available is

Assertive Discipline, the most widely used behavior management

program in the world according to behavioradvisor.com. Assertive

Discipline has been changing since the mid 1970s from an

authoritarian approach to a more democratic approach. When it comes

to Assertive Discipline, students have more say in deciding classroom

rules and procedures for discipline. Besides making the rules, students

have a responsibility to hold themselves accountable to the rules that

they created. Techniques commonly used for this program include

tallying good behavior on the board or filling a jar with marbles for

good behavior. If students misbehave, they must erase a tally or take

out a marble.
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Pros of this method are that students will work for tallies and at

the end a prize. Also, if students have a say in the classroom rules,

they feel empowered and are more likely to follow their rules.

Cons to this program are, that it is too democratic; students do

not understand the process of making and following rules. Students

have a tendency to be black and white with no gray and too strict on

adherence. In addition it seems to have a harder management system

than some management plans, such as Discovery.

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Classroom Management Plan

Create an effective plan for dealing with the misbehaving student

Creating an effective plan includes clear and concise procedures and appropriate

consequences for bad as well as good behavior. These procedures can include ideas such

as the Discovery Programs six Ps. These procedures need to be clearly and visibly

posted in the classroom.

Communication with fellow teachers and administrators -

After you have created a classroom management plan, be sure to give a copy to

other teachers, school administration, and caregivers of children. This can help you

communicate behavior problems to administration and parents more effectively if they

are more aware of the specific rules the student broke. If a student is not responding well

to the behavior plan you have created, modify your plan to fit the child. Also, positive

feedback from fellow teachers and administrators is important, and it is essential to have

the support of your administrator.

Dealing with non-compliant students -

When a student will not do his or her work, what needs to be done? If there is

something that will motivate them within reason, use it. Otherwise, if they continue to

misbehave verywell.com gives ten steps that you can use to try and curb defiance in the

classroom.

1) Give daily doses of positive attention

2) Praise compliant behavior
3) Give effective instructions
4) Offer choices
5) Grandmas rule of discipline (give incentive)
6) Create a reward system
7) Behavior contracts
8) Avoid power struggle
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9) Logical consequences
10) Seek professional help

All these can help you to manage misbehavior in students.

Identifying the Problem -

Before a teacher can address a problem he/she must identify the problem and its

severity. Simply saying a child is misbehaving is too broad of a statement. A teacher

needs to specifically state what the child is doing and the expected change in behavior,

similar to the first Redirect of Discovery. At some point it is important to privately

discuss the incident and listen to their reasoning, similar to the third Redirect of

Discovery.

Having private conversations with students -

When addressing students in a private conversation about their behavior a teacher

needs to ask them to tell their side of the story. Ask questions such as,

What went on to prompt this behavior?

What was your part in it?
How can we make sure it does not happen again?

Being involved with students -

Do not be the teacher that just sits up at the front while the students work. Be

involved, go around the room and ask them questions about how they are doing their

work. Interact with them and ask them questions, make them theorize and think about

questions you are asking them. Make it so the students have to engage their developing

minds.

Communicating with parent(s)

At the beginning of the year it is important to communicate classroom procedures

to parent(s) or guardians. Let them know what is expected of the student and the
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consequences for not reaching those expectations. Encouraging parents to communicate

with you as the teacher and making yourself available for their concerns will help if

problems should arise. Communicating good behavior as well as bad can help build good

rapport with parents and students.

How to deal with lying -

If a student comes to you and accuses another student of lying

Smartclassroommanagement.com has six steps to dealing with this situation called the

Why? strategy.

First The Secret Keep confidentiality between you (the teacher) and the student

doing the accusing.

Second The Set Up Do not confront the accused until at least thirty minutes after the

accuser has talked to you. This will create less suspicion from the accused and prompt the

accuser to calm down. Also, giving you more time for the next steps.

Third The Surprise The Why? strategy works best when confronting the accused

so they are unaware of what you want from them. Be discrete and do not call them out in

front of their peers. Pull them away and make it seem like another simple matter that you

wish to speak to them about.

Fourth The False Assumption - After you have obtained a private audience with the

accused student, act as if you already know the facts of the incident. Be calm and concise

in how you address the student. Also, body language plays a big role. This will set the

stage for the next step.

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Fifth The Question Be sure to ask a Why? question, such as, Why did you trip

Sarah in the classroom? instead of the common, Did you do it? questions. This will

most likely catch the student off guard because it is not a yes or no question.

Sixth The Reveal Depending on how the student responds to the above question, you

will either get the truth out of him or her or you will have to proceed with discernment.

Rewards -

Rewards will be given to students who complete assignments and for student who

display appropriate behaviors in the classroom, such as, not talking when he or she is not

suppose to, answering questions, etc. These rewards will be things such as little prizes,

gift cards, and what every child loves, candy.

Consistency

Being consistent with disciplinary actions and expectations is extremely important

in any classroom. Students respect consistency. Whether it is with procedures or routines,

students thrive when they know what to expect every day when they walk into your

classroom.

Turning in homework

In class homework will be handed to me while they are leaving the classroom,

this is their exit ticket. This will ensure that they participate and a way for me, as the

teacher, to check for understanding.

Testing

When students are taking a test/quiz there will be an expectation of respectfulness

and politeness that includes being quiet. When students are done with their test they will
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raise their hand and I will come by and collect the test and give them other material to

work on while the others are finishing.

Getting supplies for assignments -

In order to acquire supplies for certain projects my students will need to come and

ask me for supplies. After they ask they will be able to go pick out whatever they think

they need in order to complete the assignment. For most projects, I will already have the

supplies laid out on the tables and ready to go.

Entering the classroom

I will greet students as they enter the classroom. They will have a short warm-up

assignment on the board that they are expected to get started on. This will give me an

opportunity to take care of the role and other issues that come up.

Exiting the classroom

Students will not be allowed to exit the classroom until I give them permission to

do so. Once I give them the, Ok they will pack up their book and any other projects

they may have. I will be at the door to say, Goodbye to them as they exit.

Turning In Assignments

The process for turning in assignments will be quite simple. Everyday when

students enter my classroom I will collect the assignments. They will have to hand them

to me in order to enter the classroom. If they do not have them, I will ask to see them

after class or at the end of the day.

Going to the bathroom

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In order to go to the bathroom, students will need to raise their hand and ask. If

the school requires bathroom slips, I will give the student one when he or she leaves to

use the restroom. I will allow one-at-a-time only.

Absences

Students that are absent will need to come in before school, during lunch, or after

school to receive any missed instruction and assignments. If they have excessive

absences, I will contact the school counselor for more information regarding these

absences.

Tardiness

If the student does not have a signed excuse from another teacher or the office

they will need to see me during lunch or afterschool. If they fail to show up I will contact

other teachers and/or the administration for further information.

Being Prepared

It is important that, as a teacher, I am well prepared with detailed lesson plans

each day, that I make sure I have all the materials necessary for the days project ready

and available. Students can sense when a teacher is not prepared, and some will take

advantage and exhibit disruptive behavior.

Making modifications to the plan for specific students (other options) -

I will carefully monitor students behaviors and actions. I would identify if some

modifications needed to be made for specific students. If I feel that a modification needs

to be made, I would consult other teachers for their input and feedback on how my plan

should change to better address the students needs.

References
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https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2010/11/13/how-to-get-the-truth-from-

untruthful-students/

http://behavioradvisor.com/AssertiveDiscipline.html

http://www.discoveryprogram.net/program-overview/

https://www.verywell.com/behavior-management-plan-1094830