Video clip setting

Clip #1- Student has completed an assignment.

Clip #2- Same student needs guidance to correct  behavior.

Strategies summary 

-Uses name and speaks so other children can hear when providing praise and creates privacy when

    she needs to guide behavior change

-Positive reinforcement by:

    Names specific accomplishments within the total assignment  (rather than generalizing)

    Suggests a possible future opportunity for sharing without promising (it is so good, it is worth

    sharing, not letting time restraints limit the praise)

-Encourages intrinsic motivation and taking pride in his own work (You must be proud rather than I am  

    proud)

Student behavior

Clip #1 Completion of task

Clip #2 Off task  

Questions to consider 

1.     What was the teacher trying to accomplish?

2.     What might the teacher do in follow-up?

3.     What alternative strategies do you propose?

Classroom background

1st Grade, Regular Education Classroom, 32 students,  2 teachers, 90% Free or Reduced Lunch

For more background information, see above link.

Thank-you to:

The students and teachers of this classroom at Mitchell Street School of  Milwaukee Public Schools