In my school, we have a system using cards (color coded), like many other schools do. Although I like this system and think that I might use it in the future, I have not seen my CT use it. This is not a bad thing because my CT has her own system too. The classroom has a log that they have to sign if they have improper behavior. I have seen my CT use this method. Usually a warning is given noting that a student/ students will have to sign the log if they do not correct their behavior. At the end of the week, if a student’s name appears, he or she has to go to Study Hall for a certain amount of time, instead of “Fun Friday”.
If a student’s name is in the log more than once, my CT has the students write to their parents about what happened. This has happened before. I think one thing that I might try when I start taking over is taking away their cards. The warnings about having to sign the log usually help with behavior, but I think it will be important to use all methods.
I see many classroom management aligned with your teachers.
My favorite behavior mgmt in a classroom was in my son’s 1st grade classroom.
1. Students being caught doing the “right” thing earned a color…this color was put at their “number”…goal…to build a rainbow.
2. No behavior problems during the day, earned them stickers in their daily homework folders.
Most well behaved class, ever!
I like the idea of students having to sign the log. I have never seen a system like this before, so I have no idea about how the students would react to it. Do you think it is more effective than the cards? Which management system do you personally like better?
I think that the classroom log is helpful because it has the students follow through with the consequences of their actions, instead of just being called down or getting their name on the board. Does your teacher have any positive behavior support in place?