Classroom Management

Classroom Management Management Skills Exchange Project EDU 529 Nicole M. Velazquez ©2009

Intervention & Strategy Time

Out

Research Based Intervention Strategy Intended to decrease specific behaviors in the classroom. There are many ways this strategy can be implemented in the classroom.

Keywords •Time

Out •Classroom Management •Intervention Strategies •Behavior Management •Reinforcing Environments •Non-Reinforcing Environments •Tough Kids

Strategy Description ■

Time out is NOT: – – – – –

A place Isolation Reward Punishment A permanent fix

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Time out IS: – Used to re-direct behavior – Meant to decrease specific behaviors – Offers many guidelines and ways to implement – Is often misunderstood – More than simply putting a child in a corner

Time Out Defined Time out is a procedure that should be used in the classroom to remove students from an environment that is reinforcing a specific unwanted behavior.

Types of Time Out ■

Sit and Watch Time Out – Student is removed from distraction causing behavior. – Separated from whole group. – Allowed to observe lesson, but not able to participate.

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Nonobservation Time Out – Student removed from distraction causing behavior. – Placed facing wall or corner. – Unable to participate during lesson.

Types of Time Out Continued

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Interclass Time Out

– Designed for more severe behavior issues. – Student removed from classroom. – Student moved to alternate location (usually another classroom) – Should last 20-30 min.

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Seclusionary Time Out – Most severe – Student removed from classroom. – Placed alone in alternate location. – Should be visible to teacher. – Student should never be left without supervision.

Implementation Make sure that behavior warrants Time Out. ■ Follow steps set forth by you the teacher to ensure that Time Out procedures are clear and consistent. ■ When a student returns from Time Out continue by asking student to complete task him/her was removed from. ■

Implementation Continued Time Out should follow specific time guidelines. ■ Praise good behavior for “Tough Kids” when they are on task. ■ Provide examples of good behavior so students can manage own behavior. ■

Survival Strategies Not a form of punishment. ■ Plan procedure and remain consistent. ■ Stick to time guidelines. ■ Remember students will have to complete work they miss while in Time Out. ■ Praise students for good behavior. ■ Should not be used as only procedure for addressing problem ■

Resources ■

Rhode, G., Jenson, W.R., & Reavis, K. (1992). The tough kid book: practical classroom management strategies. Frederick, CO: Sopris West.

Resources Continued Discipline & Classroom Management Techniques. This website provides many valuable resources on classroom management! http://ozpk.tripod.com/disc.html Rating: 4 Many great resources to assist new and veteran teachers!

Resources Continued

The International Journal of Special Education Online provides links to a variety of useful sources that discuss classroom management strategies and implications for the classroom at http://www.internationaljournalofspecia Rating: 4 Professional journal containing scholarly articles.