CHAMPS: A Proactive & Positive Approach to Classroom Management (2 nd Edition) February 1, 2012
Structured Classroom Environment: Proactive Planning · Classroom Structure • Students and staff...
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Structured Classroom Environment: Proactive
Planning
Dr. Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Indiana University Phone: (812) 855-6508
Fax: (812) 855-9630 [email protected]
www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca
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Positive Behavior Support • Positive Behavior Supports operate
with an explicit set of assumptions or beliefs.
• One of these beliefs is that settings set the context for behavior. Settings can calm or escalate student behavior, and set expectations for performance.
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Questions to Ask About the Classroom Structure
§ What message do students get when entering
the classroom? § Does the structure provide an opportunity for
all students to be supervised and to be engaged?
§ Is the setting chaotic or is it organized to facilitate smooth transitions?
§ Are routines clearly articulated?
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Questions to Ask About the Classroom Structure
§ Are expectations/rules reflected somewhere
in the room? § Is a schedule posted that can be easily
referenced? § Are staff in close proximity to students or do
they spend their time solely behind their desk?
§ Is there anything that is impacting sensory processing?
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Classroom Structure • There is not a one size fits all approach for
students. • Make sure areas are clearly defined in the room
(e.g., play areas, work area, etc.) • Consider the message students get when they
enter the room. Organizations gives the message it is time to work.
• Traffic patterns within the classroom should be established.
• Furniture should be arranged so learners can work individually and in groups.
• For students who need more structure, consider table top dividers or other means to help them focus.
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Classroom Structure • For students who are already
distracted, clutter can further distract and heighten anxiety. All unnecessary materials, tasks, and distractions should be removed or placed out of learner view, if needed.
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Classroom Structure
• Staff (including instructional assistants) should not be stationed behind their desks solely. Staff should be in closer proximity to students as a method to maintain order and engage students.
• Staff should be able to monitor all students at all times.
• There should be signals established for gaining class attention.
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Classroom Structure
• Students and staff entering the classroom should be able to easily locate a schedule/agenda for the day, set of classroom rules, and other expectations posted somewhere in the room.
• Expectations/rules should be operationally defined and taught.
• These should not be removed during the school year.
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Classroom Structure • Upon entering the instructional
setting, students should be engaged immediately to set the tone for the day and to create a momentum for learning.
• This means that the instructional environment must be organized in a manner that keeps momentum going.
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Classroom Structure • Visual supports can be used to help
minimize the need for continual verbal reminders, reduce anxiety for students, and clarify expectations.
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Classroom Structure
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Visual Supports • 5 point scale
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Classroom Structure • Staff should vary their instruction to
match the needs of students. • Positive comments should outweigh
negative comments from staff. • Students should be actively engaged
(80 percent) during the class period or day.
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Having a classroom and instruction well organized
will minimize behavioral out bursts and ensure maximum
learning occurs.
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Questions?