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Time to Teach
We use components of Time to Teach - an evidence based classroom management model, which uses practical, proven, and powerful strategies to deal with classroom behavior. Time to Teach has been used in schools for over forty years.
There are 5 core components of Time to Teach. They are:
1. Rapid Teacher Response: When a student is becoming disruptive, teachers remain calm. They react swiftly, calmly, and compassionately.
2. Teach To's: Classroom rules and routines are explained, modeled, and practiced in mini lessons called "Teach To's". They are explicit and consistent throughout the school year. Once teachers have taught the rules and routines (such as how to raise hand, asking for help, etc), an effective instructional climate is created.
3. REFOCUS allows teachers to eliminate multiple warnings and repeated requests for improper behaviors. Disciplinary actions are done quickly, calmly, and professionally. Children are given a choice and provided guidance and correction when needed. REFOCUS is a 4-6 minute process which asks students to answer (in writing) the following questions and is followed by a brief teacher/student conference.
What was your behavior? (Recognition of behavior)
What did you want? (Venting and ownership)
What will you do next time? (Action plan)
Are you ready to return to class? (Commitment)
Student and Teacher Relationships
4. Relationships: Good relationships are the keystone to well run classrooms. If students are aware that the teacher values them as human beings, they will be more likely to work hard and less likely to challenge the teacher.
5. Classroom Arrangement and Design: Classroom cleanliness, orderliness, and character influence student's behavior, and arrangement of classroom furniture affects what can be accomplished in the classroom. Teachers arrange the room and set procedures with this in mind.
For more information on Time to Teach, go to www.timetoteach.com
There are 5 core components of Time to Teach. They are:
1. Rapid Teacher Response: When a student is becoming disruptive, teachers remain calm. They react swiftly, calmly, and compassionately.
2. Teach To's: Classroom rules and routines are explained, modeled, and practiced in mini lessons called "Teach To's". They are explicit and consistent throughout the school year. Once teachers have taught the rules and routines (such as how to raise hand, asking for help, etc), an effective instructional climate is created.
3. REFOCUS allows teachers to eliminate multiple warnings and repeated requests for improper behaviors. Disciplinary actions are done quickly, calmly, and professionally. Children are given a choice and provided guidance and correction when needed. REFOCUS is a 4-6 minute process which asks students to answer (in writing) the following questions and is followed by a brief teacher/student conference.
What was your behavior? (Recognition of behavior)
What did you want? (Venting and ownership)
What will you do next time? (Action plan)
Are you ready to return to class? (Commitment)
Student and Teacher Relationships
4. Relationships: Good relationships are the keystone to well run classrooms. If students are aware that the teacher values them as human beings, they will be more likely to work hard and less likely to challenge the teacher.
5. Classroom Arrangement and Design: Classroom cleanliness, orderliness, and character influence student's behavior, and arrangement of classroom furniture affects what can be accomplished in the classroom. Teachers arrange the room and set procedures with this in mind.
For more information on Time to Teach, go to www.timetoteach.com
