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PAX OK/Not OK is an Evidence-Based Kernel used to deliver feedback to students allowing teachers to use non-verbal communication with individuals, groups, or the whole class without drawing unnecessary attention or disturbing others while providing students useful guidance without being over-corrected publicly.
PAX OK/Not OK is an Evidence-Based Kernel used to deliver feedback to students allowing teachers to use non-verbal communication with individuals, groups, or the whole class without drawing unnecessary attention or disturbing others while providing students useful guidance without being over-corrected publicly.
SEL Competency and Standards Connection
This Kernel supports students in practicing and growing in:
What the Research Says
(2019, Visible Learning 250+ Influences on Student Achievement)
Self-regulation Strategies 0.53 Self-regulated learning require motivation, cognition, and metacognition.
Student Expectations 0.68 Students have expectations of their performance and outcomes and determine how they intend to invest in the activity.
Reinforce Expectations: 0.98 Consistent reinforcement and communication of expectations supporting student regulation
Feedback: Information allowing a learner to reduce the gap between what is evident currently and what could or should be the case.
What’s the Point?
Provides instantaneous, non-verbal feedback to the individual, group, or whole class without interrupting instruction.
Uses non-verbal cues allow teachers to manage their responses to student behavior by ensuring they avoid accidentally reinforcing problematic behavior.
Provides feedback for what to do instead of what not to do improves behavior and cooperation.
Develops self awareness and self management skills
How is this Strategy Used by the Teacher?
Monitor student behavior through non-verbal communication
Develop feedback system for expected and unexpected behavior
Communicate with students to support development of self awareness and self management skills
How is the Strategy Used by Students?
Adjust behavior based on feedback provided by the teacher
Self monitor behavior
Respond to nonverbal cues
Trauma-Informed, Culturally & Community Responsive
Increases feelings of safety by creating opportunities to receive positive feedback or redirection privately.
Reduces stress or anxiety that might be felt being redirected in front of others or verbally.
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