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Clip Charts

I am unsure how to feel about using clip charts for behavior. I agree, to a certain extent, that it is embarrassing for students and can actually negate the correction of behavior. But I find that there are fewer and fewer ways to actually get your students to "knock it off" without being mean. What are some alternative ways to stop undesirable behavior quick and effectively?

Posted on: 10/10/22 | Views: 218
Solution #1
I don't know about a clip chart for behavior but I have seen recently that teachers on social media has been more leaning towards specific games- such as bingo, for rewarding positive behavior so that way the student has a motivation towards positive behavior. I think that this would be more beneficial than having a chart out in the open.

I believe in discipline as an opportunity to learn and not to punish. Creating a classroom culture where mistakes are welcomed so that we can all learn to do and be better. As a teacher, one critical factor is modeling for our students the desired behavior. An alternative approach to using the clip chart is to set goals with the students. These conversations would be best held during the morning meeting. Goals are student-driven and teacher-guided. Everyone has a goal; therefore, no students are being singled out. The goals that students select for themselves are displayed on their desks as a reminder. When they reach their goal, they choose a new one to reach.

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Solution #2
I think that clip charts do not work for managing behavior. What will work is dependent on the age group and developmental level, so I suggest researching stagiaries that can benefit the demographics of your class. For recess age students, I think walking a lap or two around the field at recess is a good deterrent. Also, switching up the seating chart can be a big help in identifying what students should not sit together! I think this works for any age/developmental level.
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Solution #3
Clip charts undermine all the instructor attempts to do by instilling a sense of fear and doubt into the student-teacher relationship. When we employ the use of clip charts, we risk losing many students' trust and, with it, their enthusiasm for learning. Instead, we instill fear in their minds. Students cannot learn how to manage strong emotions through educators using clip charts. Our students tend to display negative behaviors when they simply lack the knowledge to manage an undesirable or stressful situation.
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Solution #4
I do not think clip charts or the red/yellow/green cards are a great way for classroom management because these techniques are more fear based management, rather than relationship building management. I find that for younger students, positive reinforcements works the best as a motivator for good behavior. I would point out the positive behavior that is taking place in class and you could even offer extra time for certain activities such as recess, computer time, and stations if your class uses those. I have found that the best way to prevent negative behavior in the classroom is to celebrate the positive behavior to have those students be models of positive behavior!
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Solution #5
I personally do not like using clip charts because of the reason you stated that it could be embarrassing for the students. Also, it shows the negative behaviors in the class even more than the positive behaviors. One classroom management strategy that I am trying to implement now in my internship is a token economy. Students will be able to earn money every day for doing various tasks in the classroom that follow the rules and procedures. They will then be able to buy prizes with what they have earned. This highlights more positive behavior and gives them an incentive to work towards.
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Solution #6
One way that I find pretty effective most of the time is amping up the positive reinforcement and ignoring the less wanted behaviors. This will only work in certain situations, but if you want a student to continue to keep his head up while you are talking, then you might want to intermittently reinforce the behavior when it is what you want him to do (for examples having his head up) and not always harp when he doesn't have it up.

Yes! Proximity control and praising positive behaviors is an excellent start.

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Solution #7
I honestly think class reward/punishment systems work well if the simple proximity and praise methods are not working. Such as, the class gets 10 minutes extra or less recess depending on how few interruptions there are in a lesson. Or you could use an all positive system, like Money Manager or Class Dojo, and verbally correct poor behaviors.
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Solution #8
I think a classroom contract is a much more respectful way to go about it, and that process begins with students being aware of what is appropriate. Sometimes, just saying their name is enough because they also know they shouldn't be doing what they are doing. Pulling them aside after class to discuss it and make individual contracts could also be effective.
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Solution #9
You could use a point system and have the kids sit in groups of 4. That way, the students work together to earn points instead of singling students out.
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