I love this reframe! Changing impulsive behavior or bad habits is so challenging. A simple question can really redirect a student to be more mindful of their behavior in the moment. Thanks for sharing!
I use the "I'm going to contact home today, it's up to you whether that's positive or negative" sometimes and I think it can be good. Sometimes I'll email home instead of calling and let the student know that I'm including them on the email so they can see exactly what I write. (I teach high school students). I got that including the student on the email tip from Thom Gibson and think it promotes positive communication.
Yea that's a nice tip. I think there are lots of different strategies you can use, the important piece is not to get stuck in that cycle of consequences that students don't connect to their actions.
I love this reframe! Changing impulsive behavior or bad habits is so challenging. A simple question can really redirect a student to be more mindful of their behavior in the moment. Thanks for sharing!
The right question at the right time brings back the context in the mind. Thanks for sharing a specific tip, not just an abstract one!
p.s. Have you solved the issue with rotten vegetables? did it help?
This weekend will be a good test! It probably will, writing a blog about something often helps me to stick that idea into my mind.
I use the "I'm going to contact home today, it's up to you whether that's positive or negative" sometimes and I think it can be good. Sometimes I'll email home instead of calling and let the student know that I'm including them on the email so they can see exactly what I write. (I teach high school students). I got that including the student on the email tip from Thom Gibson and think it promotes positive communication.
Yea that's a nice tip. I think there are lots of different strategies you can use, the important piece is not to get stuck in that cycle of consequences that students don't connect to their actions.