Video clip setting

Class is working on vocabulary for a literature lesson.

Strategies summary 

-States expectations with assumption of compliance

-Reviews procedures that have been problematic

-“Show me” – points to concrete behavior expectations

-Positive reinforcement of those following procedures (for this to work there must be general trust and positive relationships with the teacher)

-Avoid negative assumptions of off task behavior

-Use of enforceable consequences

Student behavior

Not all students are ready and engaged in learning

Questions to consider 

1.     What was the teacher trying to accomplish?

2.     What strategies were used?

3.     What alternative strategies do you propose?

Classroom background

5th Grade, Regular Education Classroom, 30 students, 90% Free or Reduced Lunch

Thank-you to:

The students and teachers of this classroom at Hampton School of Milwaukee Public Schools