HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL INCLUSION CLASSROOM

New Teacher Induction

Expectations

Positive vs. Negative I believe that every child can learn and will achieve to

his or her fullest potential. They can’t read; they can’t spell; they can’t sit still;

they can’t behave.

“People are molded more by the depth of their convictions than by the height of their intelligence.”

Expectation bias

Teachers often give high-achieving students more ________ than low-achieving students.”

Opportunity Affirmation ProximityIndividual help Praise QuestionsRephrasing Feelings Desisting

TESA

Invitational or Disinvitational?

Verbal Comments:I appreciate your helpPersonal Behaviors:Thumbs upPhysical Environment:Living plantsThoughts (Self-Talk):“Making mistakes is

all right.”

Verbal Comments:I don’t care what you

do.Personal Behaviors:Rolling eyesPhysical Environment:Overly cluttered deskThoughts (Self-Talk):“I never know what to

say.”

5 Concepts to Enhance Positive Expectations

Address each student by nameSay “Please,” pleaseSay “Thank You,” thanks SmileLove

“Love is the reason for teaching. It costs nothing, yet it is the most precious thing on can possess.”

Procedures & Routines

ProcedureWhat the teacher wants done.

RoutineWhat the students do automatically.

MUST BE TAUGHT!

3 Steps to Teaching Procedures

1. Explain State, explain, model, and demonstrate

2. Rehearse Rehearse and practice the procedure under your

supervision

3. Reinforce Reteach, rehearse, practice, and reinforce the

classroom procedure until it becomes a student habit or routine

Keys to successful classroom management…

Teach classroom expectationsPractice classroom proceduresEnforce classroom routinesReinforce desired behaviorsRedirect undesired behaviorsConsistency, consistency, consistency!

Testing

Adapting tests Limit # of questions on page Create visual space for answer Change essay to multiple choice for timed tests Allow for oral response vs. written

Scoring Guides Rubrics Completed examples Retesting