Responsive Classroom
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What is it?
"Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching and discipline that focuses on engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental awareness. Our professional development, books and resources help elementary and middle school educators to create safe, joyful, and engaging classrooms and school communities where students develop strong social and academic skills and every student can thrive" (Responsive Classroom, 2022)
This portion of the website will discuss what practices I learned from Responsive Classroom.
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Here are some of my favorite responsive classroom topics
Here are some of my favorite responsive classroom topics
Topic 1- Redirecting Language
Topic 1- Redirecting Language
What is Redirecting Language?
"Redirecting language gives a clear non-negotiable instruction and is used when a child or children's
behavior has gone off track" (Responsive Classroom, 2016)
As a teacher it is important to use redirecting language to keep students focused on an assigned task.
A teacher can exemplify redirecting language by: being direct and specific, naming desired behavior, keeping instruction brief, phrasing the redirection as a statement, and by following through with set expectations
(Responsive Classroom, 2016)
Link to Article
https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/reinforcing-reminding-and-redirecting/
Topic 2- Reinforcing Language
Topic 2- Reinforcing Language
Definition- Reinforcing Language is language that affirms and identifies students specific positive actions (Responsive Classroom, 2016)
Reinforcing language makes sure that students can understand all that they are doing correctly. A student who hears redirecting language often is more likely to be intrinsically motivated rather than extrinsicly motivated.
A teacher can exemplify Reinforcing Language by:
-Naming Concrete and Specific Positive Behaviors
-Using a warm and professional tone
-Finding positive traits in all students
-Emphasizing description over approval
(Responsive Classroom, 2016)
To learn more about reinforcing language refer to this article-
https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/reinforcing-reminding-and-redirecting/
Topic 3- Reminding Language
Topic 3- Reminding Language
Definition: Language used to remind students of positive behaviors that they should be using. Reminding language can be used proactively or reactively (Responsive Classroom, 2016)
Reminding language helps to nudge students in a positive direction. It does not focus on the students misgivings but rather what positive behaviors they can be doing.
A teacher can exemplify Reminding Language by:
-Establishing Expectations Clearly
-Using a question or statement
-Direct tone/ Neutral body language
-Watching for students to follow-through
(Responsive Classroom, 2016)
Link to Article
https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/reinforcing-reminding-and-redirecting/
Topic 4- Logical Consequences
Topic 4- Logical Consequences
Definition of Logical Consequences
Logical consequences is a form of discipline where students receive consequences that connect directly to their behavior. (Responsive Classroom, 2016)
Logical consequences make sense as they connect to a students specific behavior. Many punishments that are common in some school systems are not logical consequences. For example, if a student makes a mistake in the classroom and then has recess taken away, this will only instill fear in the student of losing recess again rather than an awareness of making the mistake. It would be more logical to have the students fix their mistake than to get a punishment that is unrelated.
Three Types of Logical Consequences
“You break it, you fix it”
“You break it, you fix it”
When a student breaks something or spills something, the student should clean and fix their mistake
"Loss of Privilege"
"Loss of Privilege"
When a student does not follow the set expectations for an activity the student will lose the privilege to take part in that activity until they can demonstrate the desire behavior
"Positive Time-Out"
When a child needs to calm down or regroup the child will go to a part of the room (Like a calming corner or a specific seating area) and rejoin the group when they are ready
(Responsive Classroom, 2016)
Link to article:https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/three-types-of-logical-consequences/
Topic 5-Interactive Modeling
Topic 5-Interactive Modeling
"Interactive Modeling is a specific practice Responsive Classroom educators use to establish classroom routines and procedures. Interactive modeling is an excellent way to model student expectations and behaviors" (Responsive Classroom, 2022)
Interactive modeling is an effective and preemptive form of classroom management.
The 7 steps of Interactive modeling in an Elementary School classroom are
"1. Say what you will model and why.
2. Model the behavior.
3. Ask students what they noticed.
4. Invite one or more students to model.
5. Again, ask students what they noticed.
6. Have all students practice.
7. Provide feedback."
(Responsive Classroom, 2022)
Learn more here
https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/the-secret-to-student-success-interactive-modeling/
Resources
Resources
Beebe, W. (2022, September 2). The secret to Student Success: Interactive Modeling. Responsive Classroom. Retrieved December 15, 2022, from https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/the-secret-to-student-success-interactive-modeling/
Responsive Classroom. (2016, April 28). Three types of logical consequences. Responsive Classroom. Retrieved December 15, 2022, from https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/three-types-of-logical-consequences/
(Responsive Classroom Home Page. Responsive Classroom. (2022, November 29). Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/)
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