Positive Discipline Models created by Fredric Jones Group

Positive Discipline Models created by Fredric Jones Group members: Caroline Dale, Christian Rockwood, La’Tifha White, Tiffany Sullenberger

Fredric Jones • Received his Ph. D. in clinical psychology • Specializes in work with schools and families • No experience in classroom teaching • Developed his classroom management procedures in his book Positive Classroom Discipline • Holds workshops based on his newest book, Tools for Teaching, to teach his classroom management procedures to other teachers

50% of classroom time is lost due to students disrupting class • Of that time lost: • 80% comes from talking without permission • 19% comes from students being unfocused, getting out of seats, or making distracting noises • 1% comes from physical fighting What are some ideas you have that could stop these disruptions?

Main ideas and Philosophy • Classroom structure that prevents behavior • • problems Use say, see, do teaching Use incentive system Use nonverbal body language in enforcing behavior to avoid verbal disruptions Provide efficient help to individual students

Classroom Structure and Routine • • • Have clear set rules and routines for the classroom that students are expected to know and follow Seating arrangements: assigned seats prevent problems and save time Arrange furniture to maximize mobility and greater physical proximity to students

Classroom Structure and Routine • • Utilize Bell Work: Have a set of instructions for students to start their day with before the bell rings that require little instruction Assign classroom chores that give students a sense of responsibility and structure

• • Use Nonverbal Body Language Avoid pausing during teaching to verbally correct behavior problems Use eye contact, signals, and facial expressions to convey the message Use close proximity to a student to deter behavior problems Teacher must convey dignity and cooperation, and if students feel respected as individuals they will want to act similarly

Use Say, See, Do Teaching • • Explain what to do, model what to do, and then have students do it Minimize the time between giving the instruction and having students execute the task

Use Incentive Systems • • • Use incentives for good behavior to motivate students to stay on task and complete their work Rewards should appeal to the class as a whole not just some students Rewards should include things like free time at educational centers or reading time of your choice. These are more effective than tangible things such as gold stars and stickers.

Provide Efficient Help to Individual Students • • • Teachers need to be more efficient when tending to individual questions to avoid lost time going over the same questions Room should be set up for easy access to the teacher Have graphic charts available for students to consult for step by step processes

Conclusion Students will model after their teachers when shown appropriate behavior and treated with respect.

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