Understanding and Motivating the problem Students Responsibility in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding and Motivating Students Dr. Renu Bhatia (Principal) SKV, Moti Bagh-I, New Delhi

Motivate Students By Giving Them What They Need The Four C’s Connection-having the sense of belonging Capability—having the ability to take care of oneself Counting—having the knowledge that one can make a difference Courage—believing one can handle what comes

Connections Children who feel connected… feel secure can reach out can make friends can cooperate “I believe that I belong.”

Capable Children who believe they are capable… feel competent have self-control and self-discipline assume responsibility. are self-reliant “I believe I can do that.”

Counts Children who believe they count… feel valuable believe they can make a difference believe they can contribute “I believe that I matter and I can make a difference.”

Courage Children who have courage… overcome fear feel equal, confident, and hopeful handle challenges; are resilient are willing to try “I believe that I can handle what comes.”

Misbehavior Students who feel not connected not capable they don’t count no courage Act out by seeking attention seeking power seeking revenge seeking avoidance

Please Remember Misbehavior is NOT the problem. Misbehavior is the student’s attempt to find a solution for a problem they feel they have. We have to help children find alternative solutions.

Encourage vs. Praise? Encouragement-instilling courage by helping students see their strengths and developing a belief in themselves Praise—pointing out what we think he/she does well

What might you do to help your students develop a sense of… connectedness? capability? worth? (counting) courage?

Helping Students Feel Connected, Capable, Count, Courageous (4 C’s) Provide opportunities for cooperative interactions Show an interest in each student Give positive attention Find and recognize strengths and talents Show acceptance—separate the deed from the doer Send cards, messages, homework to absent students Conduct classroom meetings

The Three R’s of Logical Consequence Relate logically to misbehavior Respectful in order to avoid humiliation (firm and kind) Reasonable—logical and understood by the student

AM I???

Ouch! Will I always be humiliated?

Change 3 Things! Change 3 Things!

Steps Toward Changing Behavior 1. Unconscious Incompetence 2. Conscience Incompetence 3. Conscience Competence 4. Unconscious Competence BEHAVIORBEHAVIOR The New YOU!

THANK YOU! Responsibility in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding & Motivating Students Dr. Amy Lew & Dr. Betty Betther