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Precorrection
Precorrection
Precorrection is a proactive strategy where staff remind students of expected behavior right before they enter a setting or situation where problem behavior has occurred in the past.
It’s quick, positive, and prevents problems before they start—rather than reacting after something goes wrong.
How to Use It:
How to Use It:
Identify routines or settings where students often struggle (e.g., transitions, hallway, lining up, group work).
Give a short, specific reminder before the behavior is expected.
State expectations in a positive way.
Acknowledge when students meet the expectation ("Thanks for showing safe hallway behavior!").
Example:
Example:
Setting: Transition from recess to class
Problem Behavior: Running and shouting in the hallway
Precorrection Statement:
“Remember, when we walk in from recess, we use voice level 0 and keep hands to ourselves.”
Students then enter the building calmly. The teacher follows up with praise or a point/buck for students who followed the expectation.
Why It Works:
Sets students up for success
Keeps expectations fresh in their minds
Prevents problem behavior instead of correcting it later
Works well with all ages and in all settings
When to Use Precorrection:
Time: Examples:
Before transitions “Before we line up, remember our hallway voice.”
Before group work “Let’s review how to take turns before we start.”
Before independent work “What should we do if we’re stuck on a problem?”
Before assemblies or events “Let’s go over audience expectations.”
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