2. Sprague & Golly (2012)
Best Behavior: Building Positive Behavior Supports in
Schools (www.soprislearning.com)
3. What will we do in this
Topic?
• Develop positive classroomevelop positive classroom
rules and understand how theyrules and understand how they
contribute to effectivecontribute to effective
classroom management.classroom management.
•
Link these rules to the schoolLink these rules to the school
wide rules.wide rules.
Sprague & Golly (2012)
Best Behavior: Building Positive Behavior Supports in
Schools (www.soprislearning.com)
4. Effective Classroom
Expectations
• The purpose or goal of classroom
expectations is to let the students know
what is acceptable behavior under specific
circumstances.
• The focus is on the clarity, consistency, and
precision of the expectation - and its
application.
Sprague & Golly (2012)
Best Behavior: Building Positive Behavior Supports in
Schools (www.soprislearning.com)
5. Designing & Teaching
Classroom Rules: Be Clear!
• What do you want to see?What do you want to see?
You must be able to demonstrate/modelYou must be able to demonstrate/model
expected behavior.expected behavior.
• What do you want to hear?What do you want to hear?
You must be able to demonstrate theYou must be able to demonstrate the
meaning of such expectations as, “quietmeaning of such expectations as, “quiet
voices” or “whispering”.voices” or “whispering”.
Sprague & Golly (2012)
Best Behavior: Building Positive Behavior Supports in Schools
(www.soprislearning.com)
6. When Setting Classroom
Expectations
• State them in a positive waythem in a positive way
•
What behaviors do you want to see?What behaviors do you want to see?
• Keep expectations clear. Use clear and concise examples.
• Display publicly so students can easily see them.
• Establish classroom expectations immediately- on theclassroom expectations immediately- on the first day!
•
Teach and review them often.
Sprague & Golly (2012)
Best Behavior: Building Positive Behavior Supports in
Schools (www.soprislearning.com)
7. Some Common “Universal”
Classroom Rules
• Follow directions the first time asked.Follow directions the first time asked.
• Raise your hand to speak.Raise your hand to speak.
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to self.Keep hands, feet, and objects to self.
• Be Safe, Responsible, and Respectful.Be Safe, Responsible, and Respectful.
• Be Prepared and Do Your Best.Be Prepared and Do Your Best.
Sprague & Golly (2012)
Best Behavior: Building Positive Behavior Supports in
Schools (www.soprislearning.com)
8. Teaching
Classroom Rules
• Give reason for the rule.
• Show the rule through example and non-example.
• Practice the rule with a small group while others
observe.
• Practice rule with entire class.
• Monitor and reinforce when rule is being followed.
• Review when necessary.
Sprague & Golly (2012)
Best Behavior: Building Positive Behavior Supports in
Schools (www.soprislearning.com)
9. When Teaching and Maintaining
Classroom Rules…
• Review regularly and edit them; don’t wait for aReview regularly and edit them; don’t wait for a
crisis.crisis.
• Re-teach!Re-teach!
• Monitor and reinforce when a rule is followed.Monitor and reinforce when a rule is followed.
• Apply expectations consistently to each and everyApply expectations consistently to each and every
student.student.
Sprague & Golly (2012)
Best Behavior: Building Positive Behavior Supports in
Schools (www.soprislearning.com)
10. Umbrella Rules Apply
in School and the
Classroom!
• Be Safe
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
Use the next slide as a template to
help you clarify your expectations.
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11. Best Behavior: Building Positive Behavior
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Expectations for: Safe Respectful Responsible
Teacher’s Desk
Materials
Enter and Exit
Free Time
Asking for Help
Quiet Time
Seat Work
Drinks
Bathroom
Additional Expectations:
