Topic Progress:

OVERVIEW AND UNPACKING ENCOURAGING EXPECTED BEHAVIOR

Course: Encouraging Expected Behavior Lesson: Introduction from Missouri SW-PBS on Vimeo.

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TOPIC IN ACTION

Pause & Reflect #1

List ways that your school reinforces students for academic performance. Now list ways your school reinforces students for social behavioral performance. How can you tie these together?

Pause & Reflect #2

Reflect on what you have learned about adult attention, both non-contingent and contingent. Tell someone, or quickly jot down, the definitions of each and their power in working with students to create a positive school environment. List as many examples as you can of both non-contingent and contingent attention that are presently in place in your school.

Pause & Reflect #3

Contingent attention increases academic performance, on-task behavior, and the likelihood students will continue to use the desired behavior in the future.

  • Why do you think this powerful practice is so underused in our schools?
  • Begin to consider ways to increase the use of encouragement in your school.

Pause & Reflect #4

Review the list of preferred adult behaviors for building positive teacher-student relationships.

Preferred Adult Behaviors:

  • Proximity
  • Listening
  • Eye Contact
  • Pleasant Voice
  • Smiles
  • Professional Touch
  • Use of Student Names

Do the staff in your school use these preferred adult behaviors when interacting with students?

How can you share what you have learned about teacher attention and preferred adult behaviors with your staff?