Comments on: This is not a punishment.

By: Mike Temple

Mike Temple — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:47:22 +0000

I like the use of language of choice where the student feels the decision to move is theirs and is for good reason. That way, they tend to comply with little fuss or resistance. It’s all about good relationships.
Great site Elona – your readers might like to join in the conversation around supportive behaviour management at http://behaviourmanagement.ning.com/

By: dkzody

dkzody — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:14:29 +0000

Think about this–how would YOU like to be told to move? In a pleasant suggestion or a loud demand? I try to treat my classroom and students as I would like to be treated.

By: Elona Hartjes

Elona Hartjes — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:43:22 +0000

I guess it all in how the teacher asks.

By: dkzody

dkzody — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:11:17 +0000

I too have asked students to move so as to help them concentrate or do a better job. In most cases, they are willing to do so because the teacher has given them permission to leave their distracting friends behind. Sometimes, the student will continue to separate himself even when I’ve not asked them to move.