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  Case: Are reflections the best answer for consequences?
When we have a student at our school that gets a discipline referral, their consequence is to write a 1/2 page reflection letter and an apology note to the teacher. This consequence has no effect or meaning to many students, especially the older ones. What are some other consequences that our administration could try?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would suggest finding out what the student(s) like that can be given/ done in school and encourage positive behavior with that as a reward. I have found taking things away has had little effect compared to giving. I like to stick to more positive than negative when dealing with teaching and encouraging positive behaviors.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: The suggestion is not relevant to the case
Rated On: October 17, 2015 11:26 am
Rated By: PyNaTy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Positive rewards are usually way more effective than negative reinforcements.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 3:49 pm
Rated By: eVaVeH
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with giving rewards having a more positive effect than taking things away. In trying to involve the student in activities they enjoy might deter them from the wrong behavior.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 9:02 pm
Rated By: aTeRaz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This solution is very correct. Positive reinforcement always works better than negative reinforcement.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 2:55 am
Rated By: Miranda Kuhn
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good idea
Rated On: October 18, 2015 4:54 pm
Rated By: jasyHa
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I really like the idea of positive behavior reinforcement.
Rated On: February 23, 2016 11:56 pm
Rated By: duGyJy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great idea!
Rated On: October 9, 2016 2:11 am
Rated By: seqeJe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree. Punishment should be the last resort. The more positive behaviors are maintained, the least likely negative ones will occur.
Rated On: October 10, 2017 2:51 am
Rated By: SeQeLy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great solution!
Rated On: February 26, 2018 1:23 am
Rated By: detyny
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that taking things away from students has very little effect on their behaviors whereas rewarding students for their good behavior seems to work tremendously. Encouraging positive behaviors with rewards is a great way to help students want to work hard, stay on task, and stay focused during the school day rather than having them write a reflection of their inappropriate behavior.
Rated On: February 23, 2019 11:25 pm
Rated By: PaZume