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PAT time - Fred Jones

by manzana

yesterday, 2013

Do you use PAT with high school students? If so, please share how you set it up? How do you keep track of the accumulated time/minutes? I don't want it to be too babyish since they are in high school. Also, what do the students do during the PAT? Is it free time or are they playing a review game? If it's a game, who picks the game, you or the stude...See More

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Have you read his website and book? I am a substitute teacher but I attended one of Fred's seminars a few years ago. He offers many ideas and examples of PAT (Preferred Activity Time) on his website and in his book, Tools for Teaching) and he says that he successfully used the system with some very tough kids in an alternative school. It is not free time; it is review. He incorporate...See More

Nov 13, 2013

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On 11/13/13, Have you read his website and book? wrote: > I am a substitute teacher but I attended one of Fred's seminars > a few years ago. He offers many ideas and examples of PAT > (Preferred Activity Time) on his website and in his book, Tools > for Teaching) and he says that he suc...See More

Nov 13, 2013

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It's not what you say, it's WHEN you say it

by Abby Connors in Teachers.Net Gazette

Apr 24, 2014

If you teach young children, I have a stunningly simple, ridiculously easy positive –discipline technique that will change your life. Well, would you believe it’ll make your day a little bit easier? (Because if you’re like me, you’ll pounce on anything that promises to make your classroom even the itsy-bitsiest bit calmer.)

For a c...See More

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Classroom Management with Students who are Mentally Disabled

by Joe Griffiths

Feb 23, 2014

Hello,

I work with adults with mental disabilities. Usually I work in one on one settings but there are times where I work with a group of 3-5 adults at a time. I find it difficult at times to manage everyone because they all have different mental disabilities and physical requirements. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could get ...See More

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Children without Filters

by Fonda

Feb 20, 2014

This year I have a few students who are not successful at filtering their thoughts. All ideas come straight out orally. Many times these outbursts can be distracting to other kids or even me when I'm giving instructions, etc. Any great ideas for managing outbursts?

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Kelly G. What are the outbursts? Are they answers to questions? Are they random sayings that are just their thoughts? Are the to the other students? On 2/20/14, Fonda wrote: > This year I have a few students who are not successful at > filtering their thoughts. All ideas come straight out > orally. Many times these outbursts can be distracting to &...See More

Feb 23, 2014

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Kelly G. I've always liked the parking lot when I am trainings! On 2/21/14, Elizabeth Dobyns wrote: > Hi Fonda and Megan, > > I have seen similar behavior from adults > as well! I use the parking > lot all the time and find it a great > way to prevent the discussions > from going off track. Thsi may > not work as well in regular >...See More

Feb 23, 2014

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Tips and Tricks

by Kelly G.

Feb 19, 2014

I love reading and searching new, fun ways to incorporate techniques or tools for classroom management. What is your favorite tool or trick you use in the classroom (please include what grade/age you work with).

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Elizabeth Dobyns Hi Kelly, I train adults working in the mental health filed. It’s funny, even with adults in training for one day, they get excited about child-like things. I always have a box of “valuable prizes” that I introduce early in the day. When I bring it out, people get all excited digging around for a tiny notepad or colorful paper clips! Another ...See More

Feb 22, 2014

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Jenn S. I teach ages 15-21. I teach in an at-risk/alternative environment, so yelling,"quiet down" does not really work. I usually try to use students' names when the room is getting out of hand and directly address those that are shouting out or causing a disturbance. Additionally, I try to ask specific questions, "John, is this what respect looks/sounds ...See More

Feb 22, 2014

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RE: Tips and Tricks

by Fonda L

Feb 20, 2014

It is funny that you ask that question as we were just discussing this at a behavior data meeting at school! Every month our 2nd grade unit gets together with our school psychologist and special educators. We analyze the behavior data we have on students and then collaborate/brainstorm around what can be done to support students. Today a teacher sh...See More

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Classroom Management in Alt. Settings

by Jenn S.

Feb 17, 2014

Hello, I teach in a county jail, and my classroom management is dictated to me per the rules of the jail. Are there any of you that have experience in an alternative setting like this? If so, what are some of your styles that you employ in order to still be in compliance with facility rules? Thanks!

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