The objective of this chapter is to inform educators of the support strategies and interventions for the classroom. The tone of the chapter is quite uplifting by reminding educators that students in the red zone can move to the green zone by having educators that support and facilitate the transition. The book states that this can be done through a positive classroom environment, and this can be done through the teacher modeling the behavior that is expected. Educators should not yell, rant, or belittle in the classroom. This shows the students that the school fully believes in the behavioral expectations that are established within the district. This sense of modeling should be implemented by all the staff members. The staff members should …show more content…
After establishing the positive classroom environment, the next section is based on analyzing student behavior. From this section, two things that were stressed was that multiple theories must be incorporated in a classroom management strategy, and that the students’ needs should be a priority in the classroom. This chapter also poses two main questions which are “why is this student behaving this way” and “what will make a difference with this student?” Two ways in which educators can track and analyze a student’s behavior are behavior analysis flowcharts and an ABC analysis forms. Each focus on observations, analyzations, and choosing which consequences are the most appropriate for the student’s behavior. Another key characteristics that can increase the student expectation participation rates is by involving the students. Have them sign behavior contracts, and self assess themselves and the instructors. These can strengthen communication and rapport between student and teacher. This rapport will also involve working with the behavioral change process with the students. The chapter provides a list of acceptable alternatives for the students obeying expectations at an acceptable