First, schools start implementation of PBIS by developing …show more content…
Furthermore, teachers must be generous with rewards; increased rewards should reflect the fact that teachers are focusing on positive behaviors rather than negative behaviors. This feat in itself may prove to be hard at first since most teachers are trained to be reactive rather than proactive. In the end, students must understand that positive behavior warrants privileges that can be beneficial for them, whereas, negative behaviors merit negative consequences or punishments.
What’s more, the PBIS plan addresses infractions with a graduated discipline plan, which distinguishes punishments according to the severity of the violation. Consequently, students receive punishment depending on whether they have committed a major or minor infraction. According to the article, designating the types of infractions will also help teachers be more consistent, not only with enforcing rules but additionally with taking corrective action when students have disobeyed the …show more content…
All stakeholders must work toward the common goal of a behavior management plan which will prove beneficial for everyone. Teachers must work together to provide students with consistency in regards to expectations and consequences. I believe this is an issue teachers in all school districts experience because we often teach students from diverse backgrounds and some of these students may not know the correct way of behaving. All stakeholders must work equally toward the mutual goal of a behavior management plan which ultimately will help everyone. In order to improve the classroom environment, good classroom management must already be in place. Students must know that there are consequences for rule violations and teachers must be ready to willing to provide rewards as well as consequences when warranted.
One key issue that the article focuses on is: “Are students being paid to be good?” I absolutely believe students must understand the importance of following rules and procedures. Teachers and administrators should decide what they want the students to do more: Do we want them to perform better? Of course, we do! What is known and proven, is that when students behave better, there is more time for teachers to teach and subsequently more time for students to