Providing multiple opportunities to respond (OTRs) is a practice that allows students many chances to actively participate in their learning, and also provides teachers frequent opportunities for formative assessment. It is important to consider providing both high rates for response (i.e. frequency), as well as providing variety. When considering frequency – how often students are… Read More Effective Classroom Practices to Get Ready for the New School Year: #3 Engaging Students in Learning: Opportunities to Respond
Effective Classroom Practices to Get Ready for the New School Year: #1 Procedures and Routines
As we embark on a new school year, most educators are planning to use a teaching matrix to develop and model expectations within the learning environment. Using a classroom matrix (Robbie et al., 2022, pg. 4) that aligns with the language of the school-wide matrix (Robbie et al., 2022, pg. 5) is critical for success…. Read More Effective Classroom Practices to Get Ready for the New School Year: #1 Procedures and Routines
Nonlinguistic Representation: Tools for Teaching Behavioral Expectations, Rules, and Routines
Teaching behavioral expectations and contextually relevant social skills is an effective approach to addressing behaviors throughout the three-tiered prevention continuum of positive behavior support. Teaching expectations, rules, and routines, providing opportunities for practice, and acknowledging students for demonstrating these skills provides educators a way to engage with students… Teaching behavioral expectations and contextually relevant… Read More Nonlinguistic Representation: Tools for Teaching Behavioral Expectations, Rules, and Routines
