How to Make Consequences Work
This article offers some good advice regarding discipline and consequences. I found it interesting that how we implement consequence is more important than what they are. The article suggest that you should engage students by including their ideas. I always have my students come up with six classroom rules and several fair consequences the first day of school. They always have fun creating these rules, and I always refer back to them throughout the year. I also like the P.E.P strategy - talk privately, make eye contact, and stand close- proximity. I believe those three tips are the best communication strategies in any situation and seem to work with every kid! I also thought it was great that the author mentioned to forget about sequence and rigid systems when it comes to handing out consequences. Every situation is different, so we need to rely on judgement- not systems. I also agree with offering children choices. Children will act more responsibly when they are given power and control to develop skills that promote responsibility. (Curwin) I will definitely refer back to this article when planning my behavior management system next school year.
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