| I am implementing the Responsive Classroom Approach this year. This is an
approach which helps the child develop positive social skills. This approach
also uses pratical strategies for bringing together social and academic
learning through out the school day.
LOGICAL CONSEQUENCES
There are three basic kinds of logical consequences that we use.
* TAKE A BREAK- If a child is losing self control, s/he goes to a
designated spot in the room to gain control. The break is short. The child
returns to the learning activity as soon as s/he has gained control.
Eventually children may go voluntarily to "take a break".
* LOSS OF PRIVILEGE- If a child misuses a material or acts out during an
activity, s/he will be told to stop using the material or doing the activity
for a while. The privilege will be restored when the child and teacher have
talked about how to prevent a similar problem in the future.
* "YOU BREAK IT, YOU FIX IT"- If a child damages something or hurts
another's feelings, s/he will try to fix the damage. In the case of hurting
another's feelings, the child might offer an apology of action- writing a
card, helping with an activity, making an illustration, or taking some other
action beyond verbally saying sorry.
Our goal is to help children believe in their ability to create a caring
learning environment.
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