Following Procedures Wong, pp
Discipline vs. Procedures Discipline How students behave Penalties and rewards Procedures How things are done NO penalties or rewards
Importance of Procedures Expectations for student success Minimal time wasted Increased time on task Reduced interruptions Reduced behavior problems
Necessary Procedures Dismissal at the end of the period or day Quieting a class Start of the period or day Students seeking help Movement of students and papers
Teaching Classroom Procedures Explain State, explain, model, demonstrate Rehearse Practice under supervision Reinforce Re-teach, rehearse, practice, reinforce
Examples Daily routines Quieting the class Students needing help Getting out of seat Water, bathroom, sharpen pencil, throw away trash Movement of papers
Student Needs Assistance 1.Check the activity directions again. 2.Quietly check with your neighbor for assistance. 3.Raise the assistance flag on your desk. 4.Continue working on the next problem until the teacher or assistant arrives. 5.If you cannot continue without assistance take out your personal work folder and continue working in it until help arrives.