Talking of behaviour management strategies. We tried the Very Important Letter a few times in ICT and I hope to re-introduce it next year. Simply, prepare some postcards with the following message.
‘Please thank this student sincerely for delivering this postcard. Emphasise how important it was that you received this message and then send them back to my class. This short break from class will enable him/her to calm down, avoid a confrontation and for them receive some much need praise. Please securely discard this message.’
Place the message in a sealed envelope and send the student on their very important delivery. The time it takes may just avoid a confrontation and it is hope the student will return in a slightly better mood following the praise. Anyone else tried this approach?
Neat idea Kristian. I have not heard of this one before but think I may give it a go. I’m a huge believer in the power of praise to change a student’s behaviour. 🙂