{"id":42321,"date":"2022-10-29T07:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theedadvocate.org\/?p=42321"},"modified":"2022-10-29T07:23:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T11:23:00","slug":"18-ways-to-get-students-to-look-on-the-bright-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entelechy.app\/18-ways-to-get-students-to-look-on-the-bright-side\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Ways to Get Students to Look on the Bright Side"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Are you looking for ways to get students to look on the bright side? If so, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. <\/strong>Always find opportunities to make positive remarks about the learner and school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. <\/strong>Teach the learner appropriate ways<\/a> to express displeasure, anger, frustration, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. <\/strong>Teach the learner to think before acting<\/a> (e.g., they should ask themselves, “What is happening?” “What am I doing?” “What should I do?” “What will be best for me?”).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. <\/strong>Connect with parents<\/a> to disseminate information about the learner’s progress. The parents may reinforce the learner at home for being more positive at school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. <\/strong>Converse with the learner to explain<\/a> (a) what the learner is doing wrong (e.g., complaining, not taking part, reacting negatively, etc.) and (b) what the learner should be doing (e.g., taking part, being enthusiastic, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. <\/strong>Draft an agreement<\/a> with the learner stipulating what behavior is required (e.g., making positive remarks) and which reinforcement will be implemented when the agreement has been met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. <\/strong>Praise the learner<\/a> for being more positive based on the duration of time the learner can be successful. As the learner shows success, slowly increase the duration of time required for reinforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. <\/strong>Praise those students<\/a> in the classroom who are positive in reacting to situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9. <\/strong>Create classroom rules<\/a>: \u2022 Complete every assignment. \u2022 Complete assignments quietly. \u2022 Remain in your seat. \u2022 Finish tasks. \u2022 Meet task expectations. Examine rules often. Praise students for following the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10. <\/strong>Teach the learner to respect others by respecting the learner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11. <\/strong>Always treat the learner with the utmost respect<\/a>. Talk objectively at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12. <\/strong>Praise the learner<\/a> for being more positive in reacting to situations (e.g., trying a task, making a positive comment about a learning experience<\/a>, etc.): (a) give the learner a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials,<\/a> 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the learner an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 13. <\/strong>Let the learner voice their opinion in a situation to avoid becoming angry or upset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 14.<\/strong> Consider using an adaptive behavior management app. Click here<\/a> to view a list of apps that we recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15.<\/strong> Click here<\/a> to learn about six bonus strategies for challenging problem behaviors and mastering classroom management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 16.<\/strong> Consider using a socio-emotional learning app. Click here<\/a> to view a list of apps that we recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 17.<\/strong> Consider using an emotional intelligence app. Click here<\/a> to view a list of apps that we recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n