Student accountability

Why does it pain teachers to hold students accountable? Why are some so quick to ignore misbehavior, look the other way, or make excuses for it? Accountability is important, right? So what’s the problem? I have a few ideas. Teachers are slow to hold ... Read more

I never bought into the whole Clip Chart thing. As a parent, if I saw my child was on GREEN (or whatever the acceptable color is nowadays), I would still wonder if my kid made mistakes that needed a parent's guidance, or even worse, was a complete A$$ at school. I get that kids need a chance to redeem themselves, but kids are so smart that they will goof off all day and pull it together in the last hour. I've seen it happen. So with three words, I manage the expectations and behaviors in my…

It's as important as learning reading, writing, science, and math.

Move from a powerless to powerFUL! Guiding students from awareness to action requires development of personal accountability. It is important to understand that true accountability IS NOT negative or punitive. It is positive OWNERSHIP built through experience and development of growth mindset. This graphic helps you explain this important difference and guides students to visualize themselves taking steps from powerless to POWERFUL! Visit the link below to connect with me!

Dana | 2nd Grade Teacher on Instagram: "2023 Open House is DONE! 😊 At my school, this is a end of year learning showcase! ❤ For the past 6 years, I've made my students responsible for leading their families through our classroom as official "Learning Tour Guides". 🧡 Our Open House Checklist guides students to visit specific parts of our classroom and includes what I want them to share, explain or ask their family members so they aren't just walking around pointing to everything. 🤷‍♀️ 💛…

Last week, a reader asked a question I’ve gotten a lot over the years. “How should I hold difficult students accountable?” It’s a topic I haven’t covered specifically because the answer is so simple and direct: Just like everyone else. You calmly approach the ... Read more

Preceded by Clinical skills for healthcare assistants / Paula Ingram and Irene Lavery. 2009. Clinical Skills for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners is an accessible, easy-to-read guide, outlining the fundamental and core skills integral to clinical practice. Fully updated in its second edition, this book is divided into three sections; the first looks at fundamental skills applicable to all staff, such as accountability, communication and record keeping. Section two explores…

Notes From the Portable: The #1 Way to Improve Student Behavior. Self assessment

Create a classroom mission statement this school year to hold students accountable and create a positive classroom culture. The entire class can take part in the classroom community through student ownership of the class mission statement. Creating vision statements compliments your classroom rules and will transform your classroom from chaos to community! Check out the FREE classroom mission statement templates to create your own mission statement today!