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First Grade
The policy that we use in first
grade is very similar to what was used in kindergarten, but instead of having
five colored cards (five steps), there are now four. Positive reinforcement is
used throughout the day to encourage the appropriate behavior. However, if a
misbehavior occurs, then students must pull a colored card that equals a
consequence for their behavior. The consequences are as follows:
*1. If the first card is pulled,
this means ten minutes time out during playtime.
*2. The second card pulled is a
loss of twenty minutes playtime.
*3. The third card pulled results in a "Think
Sheet" to be completed during recess, or for the next recess if still not
finished.
*4. If they should pull the last
card, parents will be notified immediately and Mr.Bailey will be notified.
I base my classroom discipline on class procedures-
we have a method to everything we do and a certain way to do it. I spend about
4 weeks teaching my students my procedures (and the reason behind my method
for madness)- this, in turn, helps curb problems that can pop up becausethe
child is unsure what to do. It makes the child secure and gives a sense of
communtiy to my classroom when we all work together to make sure our day runs
smoothly. I carry out my discipline policy based on the effective punishment
principle. The following is from an article found at:
http://life.familyeducation.com/punishment/behavioral-problems/39331.html?detoured=1
Effective Punishment
Punishment tells a child what not to
do, but it doesn't tell him what to do instead. Let's be honest. You've tried
every form of punishment you can think of to get things to change and, so far,
how well has it worked? Punishment doesn't teach a better, more appropriate
alternative. It must be paired with information and feedback about what to
do, not just what not to do. Don't get me wrong. Some kids seem to get the
message with just one or two redirections (my euphemism for punishment). But
you're not reading this book because you're raising that child. You're raising
the child who makes you wonder if you'll ever get through to him.
Rules for Effective Punishment
Effective
punishment:
· Is preceded by a warning.
· Has a set beginning and end.
· Happens immediately.
· Occurs at maximum intensity (does
not increase in intensity or duration for additional infractions).
· Is enforceable wherever your child
is when the misbehavior occurs.
· Is delivered in a matter-of-fact
tone.
· Is imposed every time that
behavior occurs.
· Is always accompanied by
acknowledgment of the appropriate behaviors he should be demonstrating.
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