Understanding and Motivating the

problem Students

Responsibility in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding

and Motivating Students

Dr. Renu Bhatia (Principal)SKV, Moti Bagh-I, New Delhi

Motivate Students By Giving Them What They

Need

The Four C’s Connection-having the sense of

belonging Capability—having the ability to take

care of oneself Counting—having the knowledge that

one can make a difference Courage—believing one can handle

what comes

Connections

Children who feelconnected…

feel secure can reach out can make friends can cooperate

“I believe that I

belong.”

Capable

Children who believethey are capable…

feel competent have self-control

and self-discipline assume

responsibility. are self-reliant

“I believe I can do that.”

Counts

Children who believe they count… feel valuable believe they can

make a difference

believe they can contribute

“I believe that I

matter and I can make a difference.”

Courage

Children who havecourage…

overcome fear feel equal,

confident, and hopeful

handle challenges; are resilient

are willing to try

“I believe that I can

handle what comes.”

Misbehavior

Students who feel

not connected

not capable

they don’t count

no courage

Act out by

seeking attention

seeking power

seeking revenge

seeking avoidance

Please Remember

Misbehavior is NOT the problem. Misbehavior is the student’s attempt to

find a solution for a problem they feel they have.

We have to help children find alternative solutions.

Encourage vs. Praise?

Encouragement-instilling courage by helping students see their strengths and developing a belief in themselves

Praise—pointing out what we think he/she does well

What might you do to help your students develop a

sense of…

connectedness? capability? worth? (counting)

courage?

Helping Students Feel Connected, Capable,

Count, Courageous (4 C’s)

Provide opportunities for cooperative interactions

Show an interest in each student Give positive attention Find and recognize strengths and talents Show acceptance—separate the deed from

the doer Send cards, messages, homework to absent

students Conduct classroom meetings

The Three R’s of Logical Consequence

Relate logically to misbehavior

Respectful in order to avoid humiliation (firm and kind)

Reasonable—logical and understood by the student

AM I???

Ouch!

Ouch!

Ouch!Ouch!

Ouch!

Ouch!

Ouch!

Ouch! Ouch!

Will I always be humiliated?

Change 3 Things! Change

3 Things!

Steps Toward Changing Behavior

Steps Toward Changing Behavior

1. Unconscious Incompetence

1. Unconscious Incompetence

2. Conscience Incompetence2. Conscience Incompetence

3. Conscience Competence3. Conscience Competence

4. Unconscious Competence4. Unconscious Competence

BEHAVIORBEHAVIOR

The New YOU!The New YOU!

THANK YOU!

Responsibility in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding & Motivating Students Dr. Amy Lew & Dr. Betty Betther