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Posted on October 15, 2022 5:17 pm
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yraReW
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Unorganized Classroom
My internship ESE classroom is very disorganized and there is no classroom management. I am trying to implement a token economy. How would you implement this will positive behavior reinforcements and incentives?
 
     
     
 
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Posted October 15, 2022 5:34 pm

Colleen Buckwalter
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There are many ways to use token economy systems. One way it might be useful in the classroom is allowing them to earn based on items they clean up. Depending on the grade, if they clean up two materials (scissors and a pencil) they can earn a token. Also what amount of tokens are they going to earn and what will the reinforcement be?
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yDyMyj
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This es an excellent idea to incorporate cleaning up to earn tokens.
  Posted on: October 17, 2022 1:06 am

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Solution 2
Posted October 15, 2022 5:24 pm

gupeVy
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I would start with a point system. If the students receive X amount of points by Friday, then they will get five minutes of free time at the end of the day. I would also use a treasure box as an incentive.
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miraya perri
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I thought that this solution is very helpful! I have seen this in action and it works very well, especially in younger grades.
  Posted on: October 16, 2022 1:36 am

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Solution 3
Posted October 15, 2022 8:39 pm

ydaWeR
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One way to help classroom management with the classroom economy is reward good classroom behavior with tokens. In my classroom we utilize the clip chart and when students end the day on a good color they are given a dollar bill. Or even more depending on overall behavior in the classroom
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Solution 4
Posted October 15, 2022 9:59 pm

puBeVe
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I feel that it is important to give the students a reward for behaving correctly in the classroom, especially when you have a class filled with rambunctious kids that are not managed properly. This type of positive reinforcement of rewarding them for good behavior will teach and prepare the students how it is in the real world when they get a job. As adults we work hard to earn the money we make which makes our performance better. Money is the prize at a job as an adult. Finding the right prize that will create that urge to behave correctly will make create more motivation to listen better and pay more attention.
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Solution 5
Posted October 16, 2022 9:00 pm

muQuLy
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At the school I'm interning at the kids get green tickets for being good in the halls. My CT collects them and when they get to 50 the kids get a pizza party. I think this could work well in an ESE class because it focuses on good behavior and does not single any one person out in the process.
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Adrianna Gill
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Thanks for sharing, this is a good idea.
  Posted on: November 12, 2022 9:48 pm

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Solution 6
Posted October 17, 2022 12:28 am

hyLeqe
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I would start with discussing with students what should earn your tokens, and reestablishing those expectations regularly. Form a contract and have students sign it.
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Solution 7
Posted October 16, 2022 1:41 am

miraya perri
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Depending on the grade you could do treasure box for younger grades. My CT chooses a mystery person for each class and that student gets a kindness candy. She will also pick out students in class that are showing they are ready to work and are behaving and being helpful the whole class to get a kindness candy.
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Adrianna Gill
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Great recommendation!
  Posted on: November 12, 2022 9:47 pm

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Solution 8
Posted October 17, 2022 1:07 am

yDyMyj
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It is difficult for students to thrive and be organized in a disorganized space. I would begin with organizing your classroom. If you would like pointers, I suggest googling it! There are many resources out there.
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Solution 9
Posted February 22, 2023 3:22 pm

uHyPur
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For a token economy, I would first assess how the classroom operates. Since the classroom is disorganized, I would try to work with a small group of students. As an intern, trying to completely change the whole class dynamic in a short period of time, without the support of your CT is going to be very difficult. So, assess which students you have a build a bond with and use them as the target group to implement this management plan. I personally, do not agree with the token economy, I think it gives the wrong idea for following expectations, but if you find the happy balance, I would suggest giving candy or small prizes and giving them out at the end of the day so that other students do not feel left out or discouraged.
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Solution 10
Posted February 22, 2023 9:56 pm

Andrea Cavic
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I would give the students classroom jobs so they feel some type of responsibility.
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Solution 11
Posted October 7, 2023 1:52 am

aMadup
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Every student is different, so it's crucial to customize the token economy system to address their individual demands and difficulties. A token economy can enhance your ESE classroom's conduct and classroom management if it is consistently used and reinforced.
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