Could it be that young people today actually want their parents to be more involved in their lives? Yes, according to a recent Primedia/Roper National Youth Survey. In the survey, 3,000 students between 12 and 19 (who are typically the children of baby boomers) were asked to identify the country’s top societal woes. When given… Read more »
Fill In Page- Page 1 1. Respect requires that we pay attention to other’s perceptions, fears and experiences. It’s entire focus is on the other person. Seek first to understand and second to be understood. 2. If it’s a fact that Respect must be earned and does not deserve to be given until it is… Read more »
1. Character education promotes core ethical values as the basis of good character. 2. “Character” must be comprehensively defined to include thinking, feeling, and behavior. 3. Effective character education requires an intentional, proactive, and comprehensive approach that promotes the core values in all phases of school life. 4. The school must be a caring community…. Read more »
Here’s an activity that kids get good at with practice. The first command is: “Everybody hold hands and see how long it takes us to form a complete circle.” As the teacher states “Circle Up!” all the children hold hands to form a circle. You might want to time the children so they can keep… Read more »
Activity 1: A day or two in advance of this activity, prepare students by telling them that they will be asked to share one positive thing about each of their classmates. Have them take a few moments to look around at others and think of what they might say. Let them know that it is… Read more »
Social Skills We Teach Students Using the Boys Tow How to Follow Instructions 1. Look at the person. 2. Say “Yes.” 3. Do the task immediately. How to Get the Teacher’s Attention 1. Look at the person. 2. Raise your hand. 3. Wait to be called on. 4. When the teacher is ready, speak in… Read more »
Do you find it hard to let go of the past and move ahead? Don’t worry. Many people have that difficulty too! You had a clash with one of your colleagues and your initial efforts at reconciliation fell on deaf ears! “If only he would change, if only he was transferred, if only my boss… Read more »
One of the goals of Responsibility Management is to purify the problem, come up with possible solutions, and put the pencil in kids’ hands. It’s important to invite kids to self correct and guide them into responsible decision making! 1. What happened? Get kids to state the problem. Verbalization leads to conceptualization! 2. How can… Read more »
Step 1. Ignore – If that doesn’t work… Step 2. Move Away – If that doesn’t work… Step 3. Talk Friendly- (“Please leave me alone.”) If that doesn’t work… Step 4. Talk Firmly – (“Leave me alone!”) If that doesn’t work… Step 5. Get adult help! Don’t Bug Me, Help Me! – Shared By Derelys… Read more »
When students are upset, they may bite, kick, hit, pull hair, or attack anyone close, including a teacher. Thus, it is helpful for teachers to know some basic techniques for self protection to avoid personal injury. Johns and Carr (1995) provide several useful suggestions for various aggressive behaviors that are briefly summarized below. We recommend… Read more »
