Thread: Behavioral Techniques

What is premak principal? All of the rest work; one better than another in each circumstance. I use some form of them all, and probably some you haven't mentioned, but don't rely on any as an infallible system. My token economy is simple and only a small part of what we do; there is a previous discussion on token economies in the "New Teacher's Place" forum, 2nd page.

I agree with Kelly.

Different systems work for different behaviors depending upon the child and the circumstances.

There is no such thing as a "never fail" class management plan - though I have long been in favor of having teachers issued prozac in aersol spray cans. (Just kidding)

David

I am totally for the prozac in cans! Duct tape would work too! :wink: I work with prekindergarteners.
I think that the tecnique depends on the child and behavior. Sometimes one thing will work well with one child and something totally different works for another. You just have to find out which one works for each student, which is the frustration part! :twisted:

I am a preschool teacher in an NAEYC accredited institution, and therefore have times when I have just a couple kids with me. The hardest times are actually when there are two kids who either get along REALLY well or fight like cats. It's either/or, and I'd appreciate any links to information regarding discipline, positive redirection, etc. that you can think of... Usually redirection works for smaller groups, though I can't imagine what it would be like for 30 kindergardeners. *gasp*

30 kindergarteners is too many, I'll tell you that much!

That's what our K teachers are saying this year, since my district abolished our class-size reduction program for K - 3, and went back to 30+ kids in every room. :?