Has trouble paying attention Seems bored and/or

forgetful Doesn’t usually participate Does home/class work

sporadically Is disruptive or silent Seems capable but

unmotivated

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWzMyKSIbFY

Before the 1st Day

Procedures Behavior Content

Know where to get help

Room arrangement Bell schedule Classroom supplies Seating Chart

Bell Schedule Greeting Students Quiet Signal Hand Raising Warm Up Activity Distributing/Collecting Materials Bathroom Passes Dismissing Class

Ready with a plan Quizzes on rules Talk with students about

importance of rules Model appropriate

behavior

Be ready with lesson plans for the 1st week

What have I done so far to motivate you or model how you might motivate your students?

1. 8 Raised Hands2. Look over the shoulder3. Class consultant4. I don’t know… yet5. We’ll come back to you6. Preemptive success7. “What I do know is…”

Out loud with a partner

Writing

Silent Think Time

Out Loud with Teacher

Drawing5

Modalities

Note Taking Note Making

SummaryHighlightsRhyme/Rap/SongSloganComparisonQuestion?Question!TranslationSpeculationAcronymAlliterationExamplesReflection

Assume the

“BEST” about ALL students

Smaller steps = Faster Learning

Slow down to speed up!!!

The 2 x 10 Strategy

2 minutes a day10 days in a row

85% improvement

Raymond Wlodkowski

List Changes in Priority Order Make sure #1 is “doable” Implement #1 Only Start with your favorite class Spread to all classes/students