Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Group Management and behavior I run an after care program of 167 students. They are in groups of 25 to one staff member. We have been having a huge problem with control and quieting the students when we are all in the cafeteria for snack time. We do rewards and have a behavior system it just doesn't seem to be working. Any advice on how to maintain the noise level and get control over the students is appreciated. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I think the key for this is to communicate expectations before you enter the cafeteria. On your way to snack, remind students that you expect them to be quiet and calm, and offer a reward if the class is able to do this such as 5 extra minutes on the playground or getting to play a specific game they enjoy.                 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 do like this solution because I think that a lot of the times children need to be reminded of how to act, especially when they are with their friends. However, it would not be ideal to offer a reward every single day that they are quiet when inside. If anything, you could tell the students that if they behave and are quiet while inside the entire week, they will get a special treat on Friday, such as extra time outside. Rated On: February 19, 2019 11:55 am Rated By: PaZume