II. MANAGING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT                                                                                 PACES

TEACHING AND LEARNING COMPONENT

II.E MONITORING AND MAINTAINING LEARNER BEHAVIOR
This teaching and learning component refers to the general classroom demeanor expected of learners. All misbehavior is also off-task behavior. However, all off-task behavior is not necessarily unacceptable behavior. Acceptable learner behavior is behavior that is consistent with classroom rules, social norms, and/or teacher expectations. Maintaining acceptable behavior and managing unacceptable behavior are critical elements of effective teaching and learning. Clearly communicated and well-established behavioral expectations implemented with fair and consistent consequences enhance learning conditions and learning equity for all learners.

Sample Professional Growth Activity 1
Comprehension
  1. Review Teaching and Learning Component II.E in the PACES Teaching and Learning Professional Growth Manual and this Teacher Guide to PACES.
  1. Observe several experienced colleagues in order to identify effective strategies for monitoring and maintaining learner behavior.
  1. Identify in writing several strategies you will use in your classroom.
Practical Application
  1. Implement the strategies keeping a log of each strategy used and its effect.
Assessment
  1. Discuss the results with your Colleague Teachers.
  1. Write a summative report of the experience.

Sample Professional Growth Activity 2
Comprehension
  1. Review Teaching and Learning Component II.E in the PACES Teaching and Learning Professional Growth Manual and this Teacher Guide to PACES.
  1. Access chat rooms in a few education web sites recommended by colleagues, the District Office of Instructional Technology, or the listing in the PACES Web Site and engage colleagues in a discussion of monitoring and managing of learner behavior. Take notes on suggested strategies.
  1. Discuss the web-site results with the Colleague Teachers.
Practical Application
  1. Implement some of the agreed upon strategies taking notes on the strategies and the effects.
Assessment
  1. Throughout this process, engage in written self-assessment/reflection.

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