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Relationships & Responses
Intentionally reaching out and attempting to connect with each student. Student that feel valued and comfortable more likely to be cooperative and engaged in classroom activities.
Positive greeting at the door to pre-correct and establish a positive climate occurs daily. Positive greetings at the door increases students’ time on task, reduces disruptions, and builds positive relationships.
This includes following directions the first time, active listening, waiting patiently, sharing with others, accepting feedback, etc. Social skills instruction helps all students understand what produces payoff and thus alters challenging behavior that occurs when the students try to get payoff through maladaptive methods.
Providing students with numerous opportunities to respond to teacher questions (choral responding, random asking of students, etc.) and interaction with classmates over learning content (pair-share). High student engagement results in less opportunity for challenging behavior.
