Using the option to stand...
Promotes self monitoring
Gives coping strategy for self regulation
Provides autonomy
Overview
The teacher facilitates a discussion about introducing the possibility of standing instead of using a chair when needed.
This may look like a specific standing area or simply behind their own desks.
Typically students that prefer the option to stand are located in back or to the sides of classrooms as to not disrupt the other learners.
Students are permitted to practice self regulation by quietly and independently stand to complete their work.
They may return to their sitting position at any point.
A key is to address the limit of distracting the class and frequency.
Core Components
Guidelines are built into use of how, when, why
Guidelines and expectations are clear
Opportunity is provided for all students
Proactive Implementation
Proactively implementing the option to stand looks like clearly identifying the expectations of where, when, and how students can choose to stand.
Responsive Implementation
Responsively implementing the option to stand may stem from a student, group, or class struggling with remaining on task or focused for extended amounts of time. Students can be taught to self regulate and practice the method.
Connection
If the need is connection then a shared agreement within the class may be used to set the ground rules of using standing while in the learning environment.
Skills Training
If the need is skill building then the student may utilize the option to stand during specifically challenging times.
Awareness
If the need is awareness then students may be prompted using another strategy such as a secret signal to stand by the supervising adult.
Emotional Regulation
If the need is regulation then the student may utilize standing as a means to self regualte.
Consider Factors Prior to Start
Student factors-
Gender, race, function, topography, family dynamics, interpersonal relationships
Contextual factors -
Resource availability, classroom instruction, physical space, time, technology
Intensifying or Fading During
Duration
Frequency
Feedback
Reinforcement
Goals
REMINDER
Make a note to document when you're starting this intervention.
After 10 consecutive school days of implementation, use collected data to determine the intervention's effectiveness.