Encouraging Appropriate Behavior

Connection to Professional Standards

• Core Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning.

  • Standard 1.2-Application ofLearning Theory-The teacher demonstrates an understanding of how students develop and learn.

  • Standard 1.3-Classroom Climate-The teacher creates a respectful environment that provides opportunities for equitable participation and supports students in developing positive dispositions towards learning.

• Core Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.

  • Standard 3.1-Managing Classroom Routines and Expectations-The teacher establishes an organized and efficient learning environment that involves and engages all students maximizes learning time, and enhances student learning in a variety of individual and group settings.

  • Standard 3.2-Student Engagement-The teacher encourages and clearly communicates expectations for student involvement in the learning process, which results in a high level of student engagement.

• Core Proposition 5: Teachers are members of learning communities.

  • Standard 5.2-Engagement with Caregivers - The teacher engages in ongoing communication and collaboration with students' homes and caregivers.