Positive Behaviour for Learning
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Lesson Plan: Effort and Behaviour in Class
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Step 1: List Learning Intentions and Success Criteria We are learning to: identify what positive behaviour for learning looks like
What it looks like: It will look like me showing a positive attitude towards learning, staying focused in class, showing active listening and actively participating in class discussions and group work
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Step 2: List a rationale for teaching the behaviour Why is it important?
Holy Rosary School Values: Relationships, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, Kindness Holy Rosary School Expectations: Safety is our right. Learning is our responsibility. Respect is our way.
Teachers are always observing the behaviour and effort that students put into their school work and the skills they display that are conducive to learning at a high standard. However, this hasn’t been defined for students, so in order for students to know what is expected of them, we need to make it really clear and explicit. This lesson uses a rubric for students to look at exactly what we mean by behaviour and effort and provide them with the tools to be able to reflect on themselves as learners and self-assess.
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Step 3: Identify examples and non-examples of the desired behaviour What would the behaviour look/sound like? Examples
Having a positive attitude towards their learning Being considerate of others and respectful towards their learning Showing active listening with working in a group Participating and contributing to class discussions and group work Staying focused and on task when working Share jobs during group work to make sure everyone has something to do
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What would the behaviour not look/sound like? Non-examples
Distracting others and not being considerate of their learning time Interrupting and talking over people in group discussions Staying silent during group work Working on your own thing during a group activity and not contributing to the work Letting other people do all of the work while you waste time
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