Rules and Consequences

1. Rules and Consequences Andrea Nielsen M.ED. Brigham Young University Excerpts from “Conscious Classroom Management” by Rick Smith

2. Creating a Classroom • You need: • Rules • Consequences • Principles

3. Principles • These are slogans or purposes for things like a mission statement. • Example: • Treat each other fairly • Be Respectful and Responsible • Safe, kind, and productive

4. Rules • Statements of what is allowed and not allowed in class. • Need to be clear, direct, and specific • No more than six rules • Examples • Follow directions • Be in your seat when the bell rings • Follow school rules • No Food or drink in class

5. Choosing Rules • Need to be able to enforce them • Need to feel strongly • Don’t focus on something that isn’t necessary like “no gum” • Be Specific not general like “ Respect each other” How?

6. Consequences • What are the five key assumptions about consequences based on the story just read? • It’s not a punishment, just a result • Used to get their attention • Organized on a step system • Power of choice should be involved • We cannot force our students, just help them choose • Always Assume the Best

7. Different Consequences • Natural/Logical Consequences • Are appropriate to behavior • Ex. Write on desk, clean it and others • Take up class time, make up after class • Stay focused, get five or ten minutes to discuss own topic • Give room to adjust • A variety of consequences for the same action • Ex. Student meets after class with teacher • Be clear and concrete • Back them up

8. Students Weigh in • They plan, most likely follow • Need to buy in • 50/50 • Give choices to consequences • Quiz them on the rules= rememberance • Can be a form of proof

9. Applying consequences • Always follow through- gentle reminders • Gradually in move from one consequence to another – ie different levels • Address the issues when they happen • Build a bridge from their actions to their consequences • Let the consequence do the talking • Not just for the bad

10. Independent Work Consequences • Tell them • Doing right • Next thing to do • Move to next student • Nonverbal • Look in the eye • Point to it • Hang around

11. End of Class Chaos • Don’t hold them to explain • Discuss it the next day

12. Consequences and Administration • Discuss your expectations and consequences before sending a student • Communicate beforehand the time of your need

13. Discussions • Allow students to explain privately • Calm the student down then talk to them privately.

14. Document, Document EVERYTHING!!!!! • Helps to recognize patterns • Discussing particulars with parents, teachers, and administrators

15. Rick Smith’s Adopt System • Not Paying Attention • Not following Directions • Being Off-task • Playing around • Not turning in assignments on Time

16. Adjusting • Any time is a good time to readjust the system • May take longer to see the results • Apply one change at a time

17. Rewards Intrinsic vs Extrinsic • Both have results • Intrinsic are at times more difficult but effective • Extrinsic are effective for a period of time

18. Demonstrate appreciation and praise • Appreciation doesn’t fade • Praise is momentary