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  Case: 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?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
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.
 
     
     
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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 have seen the marble method used before as well and have seen how effective it can be.
Rated On: February 21, 2017 1:46 am
Rated By: usudaX