Preventative Strategies

Question 1

What are 2 Cooperative Learning Structures for Attention-Seeking Students? Why?

Answer 1

• Team Interviews
• Find Someone Who

*Because they give special attention to each student one at a time, which can lower their need for attention and disruption.

Question 2

What are 3 Preventative Procedures for Attention-Seeking Students?

Answer 2

• Greet ‘Em: Great students at the door before class to show them you give them individual attention.
• Express Appreciation: Congratulate students to show them you do not give them attention only when they are disruptive.
• Name in an Example: Use names of students in your examples so they get the little dose of attention they need.

Question 3

What are 2 Moment-of-Disruption Structures for Attention-Seeking Students? Why?

Answer 3

• Right Now Validation
• Redirect
• I-Messages Plus
• Students know they have your attention when you use those structures.

Question 4

What are 2 Cooperative Learning Structures for Avoiding Failure Students? Why?

Answer 4

• Numbered Heads Together
• Team Pair Solo

*Because they promote peer tutoring and support by making them work together at first and finish individually, which helps them understand more the task.

Question 5

What are 3 Preventative Procudres for Avoiding Failure Students?

Answer 5

• Avoid Putting Students “On the Spot”.
• Class and Team Discussion.
• Focus on the Student’s Strengths.

Question 6

What are 2 Moment-of-Disruption Structures for Avoiding Failure Students? Why?

Answer 6

• Restructure the Task
• Schedule a Follow-Up

*You let the student know you want them to succeed by using those strategies.

Question 7

What are 2 Cooperative Learning Structures for Energetic Students? Why?

Answer 7

• Inside-Outside Circle
• Stir-the-Class

*Because these structures make the students move and spend some energy.

Question 8

What are 3 Preventative Procedures for Energetic Students?

Answer 8

• Bite-Sized Instructions (Channeling Energy)
• Sponge (Channeling Energy)
• Energizers (Energy Releases)

Question 9

What are 2 Moment-of-Disruption Structures for Energetic Students? Why?

Answer 9

• Right Now Validation
• Cues: Verbal and Non-Verbal

*Because these structures let the student know the teacher understands, but the teacher redirects the student right now.