CHAMPS TipsFebruary 18, 2011

Tips from CHAMPSThe O-I-C of STOIC

S- StructureT- Teach

O- ObserveI- Interact Positively

C- Correct Fluently

Reasons for possible misbehaviors:

To Gain or Avoid AttentionTangibles WorkEscape

Use data to collect information to determine the reason for the behavior.

FEEDBACK• *Not just observing for problems, but also for

opportunities to give the class and individuals positive feedback.

• Build positive relations, provide frequent positive feedback, you motivate students to show best behavior.

•  NON CONTINGENT ATTENTION – giving time and attention to each student, regardless of how that student behaves or performs academically. --- making a connection with EVERY student.

•  Giving positive feedback is a powerful way to encourage responsible behavior. – let students know about behavioral and academic progress and success… 

Feedback should be: • Accurate• Specific and descriptive• Contingent• Age appropriate• Immediate• Fit your style

USE DATAUse data collection tool available

in CHAMPS book Monitor your classroom Use the data to adjust your

classroom management plan

CELEBRATE!Celebrating successes can be

simple things done in your classroom.

Refer to the handout for some ideas.

CORRECTION STRATEGIES:• Precorrection

• Proximity

• Gentle Verbal Reprimand: – Only a very brief interruption in the lesson– You are physically near misbehaving students-not from across

the room– Tone and content are respectful– Clear and unequivocal– They state the expected behavior, rather than accusing the

student of the misbehavior– They are given in a way that creates the illusion of privacy.

Discussion• Do Not have a discussion immediately after the serious misbehavior

– -You leave the rest of the class waiting– -you give the misbehaving student too much immediate attention– -The student is likely to get defensive– -You are likely to be somewhat frustrated or angry

Potential Corrective Consequences for Rule

Violations

Discussion Questions   1. Strategies you use to observe your

student’s behavior?    2. How do you interact positively

(complements, positive reinforcement, rewards, celebrations) in order to acknowledge student successes?

   3. What is a correction strategy that you

use in your classroom?