Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on April 18, 2013 7:29 pm Add to Favorites vyLyba Reps: 102 Too much negativity In my first internship, I barely saw any examples of positive reinforcement used in the classroom. The school's behavior management plan was highly ineffective, as the students did not care about the rewards that were offered. The only action that was taken in my classroom was yelling, turning off the lights, and making the students go to their seats and put their heads down. I know that my CT was fed up with the school, but I don't think she was making a huge effort to make her classroom a positive environment. How could you step up and make a change in such a negative school environment?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted April 18, 2013 7:33 pm LanuRy Reps: 102 I would ask the CT if I could do an experiment. I would tell her that my college wanted to me try some positive reinforcement in a classroom. I would just talk to her about them first and get her input and let her know that you truly wanted to hear what she thought. I would then let her know the day that you were going to try it out with the students and see what she thought. Votes: +8 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution erugyn Reps: 100 I think this is a great idea, that way you are (hopefully) making progress without telling anyone you think they are wrong.   Posted on: October 15, 2014 2:29 pm dePyja Reps: 200 I think this is a good idea. You are not stepping on anyone's toes, and you are willing to ask the teacher for feedback without just jumping into the situation.   Posted on: October 19, 2014 9:42 pm Jenna Herberson Reps: 200 This is a good idea.   Posted on: February 25, 2018 6:16 am Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted April 24, 2013 1:02 pm uDuhyN Reps: 125 With it being an Internship it is important to not step on any toes. I would ask the CT if I could try somethings that I have learned in my classes with the class, most teachers would go for that. I would make sure to use lots of positivity with the students because they are not use to it, that might make the students more willing to listen. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted April 18, 2013 7:36 pm Jon Knox Reps: 106 To some extent, you have to go along with the school's discipline program. There is a place for consequences, but in your own classroom you have control and you can add positive reinforcements. As you create your own positive environment, I would strive for a positive:negative ratio of 3:1 at least. Your student's behavior should improve, and if you keep a record of this, other teachers and administration will notice. Hopefully when they do see the change, they will invite you to explain your methods and help implement a new school-wide program. Votes: +3 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted February 21, 2015 5:01 am eLutuP Reps: 102 Fun reinforcement is always a good option. I have seen classrooms that do class behavioral reinforcement. For example, they have a jar and anytime the teacher sees good behavior, she puts a marble in the jar. When the jar is full, the class gets a treat or fun activity. It builds good behavior and creates a strong classroom community. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted February 19, 2015 1:40 pm Javuna Reps: 100 I would create your own management plan and see how it works out. Also if you know your CT is fed up with the school and is taking it out on the kids my first step would be to talk to my supervisor and maybe even the administration depending on what my supervisor said. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted February 22, 2015 10:23 pm uGyLuD Reps: 100 You could ask the students what they want at the end of each week or quarter, etc. Have them work towards this with incentive points. Hold them individually responsible, but also hold them responsible as a group. This would allow for management in a positive way. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted October 6, 2018 10:15 pm Brittany Doxsey Reps: 207 I think in this situation, as an intern, you could try to implement your own idea if it is okay with the teacher. If the teacher's behavior continues it might be a good idea to speak with an administrator. It could cause problems if you directly confront the teacher, instead let an administrator know and them maybe they could come and observe the class and investigate. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.