Structured Discussion

1. Teachers need to discuss the specific application of the expectations

   1. Visualize the actions and words

   2. Discuss how the rules will apply to certain situations

   3. What the discussion will look and sound like

   4. The discussion needs to be as long as the information is taught. 

Interactive Modeling

1. Should be used at the start of the year

2. What needs to done in certain situations, such as waiting in line

Role-play

1. Important for moments that could have various outcomes

2. This allows students to practice how they would handle a situation and/or make good choices. 

Reinforcing Language

1. Reinforcing language praises the students for what they are doing well as a person and in the classroom. This language is more student-directed. When used, the phrases need to specifically comment on what a student did well, not simply “good job”. This is used when students are doing well academically or behavior-wise.

Reminding Language

1. Used to have students remember what is expected of them. This skill puts a lot more responsibility on the student, as they need to remember what is being asked of them. Although teachers need to be ready to practice and teach certain behaviors that they are reminded of, they need to be patient. Moreover, it is important to keep these reminders brief so students don’t get carried away or distracted. 

Redirecting Language

1. Used when individual or whole class behaviors have gone off track. For this specific skill, it needs to be simple, yet clear and concise. The student can have no misconception of what is asked of them, as the rule is given as a statement, and not a question. It allows students to turn their behaviors around and direct them onto something else.