Creating a safe and productive learning environment for students promotes student success and reduces the likelihood of challenging behaviors occurring. Often simple changes in the way a teacher responds to students, or minor adjustments to the class environment can increase student’s success and improve social interaction with peers and others.
Review “Student Communication Scenarios” to inform this assignment.
Per student scenario, in 250-500 words each, identify and analyze one encouragement strategy that would be most effective in reaching the stated goals. Encouragement strategies to consider include:
1.Specific Praise
2.Criterion Specific Rewards
3.Choice-Making
4.Effective Rules
5.Possible Instructions
Within your response, be sure to rationalize your choices, per student scenario, and discuss implementation of the selected strategies, ensuring a safe, culturally responsive learning environment. In addition, reflect upon using these strategies within your future professional practice, identifying positives as well as drawbacks.
