Classroom Management S. Petrey

LISD August Staff Development

Classroom Management is very personal to most teachers

Create a system that fits your styleTry something newTweak what isn’t working well

Point Systems are one way to let kids take a role in classroom management

Grant points for desired behavior

Allow students to redeem points for rewards

Deduct points for undesirable behavior

You could Grant Points for….Signed Progress ReportSigned SyllabusAttending Open HouseBringing SuppliesPerfect Attendance Arriving on TimeNo Discipline Referrals Completing Chores No Zeros

Students could ‘Spend’ Points for…1 point for a

restroom break2 points to drop a

daily grade 3 points to drop a

quiz gradeFor Disciplinary

Purposes

How to Manage Points…No Need to ‘clip coupons’

Points can carry overPass out ReportsStudents can Choose

BenefitsFewer Restroom Breaks

Plentiful SuppliesClean/Organized Classroom

Improved ComplianceStudent ownership of Grades

DrawbacksLots of Grades for Lots of Points

Extra Work on youTime to complete Task.

Not Motivating for all students

What do you think?Would a point system work for

you?Have you done this before?What modifications would you

make?What parts are you considering?

Classroom ManagementEngaged = Compliant

Quiet EngagedOn Time! On Task!

Short Attention Span

Variety is Engaging!

You Set the ToneRe-direct FocusPlan for ChangesReprimand Individuals, not Groups

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