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To maximize the structure of a classroom teachers should create a well organized, clutter free environment that students can navigate through easily.
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It is important that teachers openly share, and discuss with the class the expectations. There should be rules set for the class to follow. Teachers should have reminders (ex: posters) that students can refer to, and the teacher should constantly monitor the expected behaviors and evaluate.
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Teachers should offer multiple opportunities for students to show what they know, and share information. Strategies vary from student to student.
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Praising/celebrating students growth, and successes will help maintain desired/positive behaviors. By calling students parents to share positive news will encourage students to keep working hard, and behaving approriately.
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Negative reinforcement is a strategy that can be used when students negativly behave. There are many responses to negative behaviors that teachers can use:
-Planned Ignoring
-Response Cost
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Teachers should connstatntly monitor and assess the classroom to ensure that everything is running smoothly.
