Logical Consequences Brochure

Logical consequences are structured learning opportunities. They are arranged by an adult, experienced by the child, and logically related to the situation or misbehavior. They teach responsibility,and they are effective with the full spectrum of students. When used in a firm but respectful manner, logical consequences set the gold standard for effective classroom guidance.Guidelines For UsingLogical Consequences * Use your normal voice: our goal is to discourage the unwanted behavior, not the child performing the behavior. * Think simply and logically: when you think in simple way,logical terms, an appropriate logical consequence usually jumps out at you. Take a moment and ask yourself, “what´s happening here?” then follow through. It´s easier than you might think. * Followthrough directly: teacher intervenes directly with logical consequences. It helps to stop misbehavior. * Use timers for dawdlers and procrastinators: timers are useful in situations when children testresist limits by dawdling or procrastinating. * Use logical consequences as often as needed: well-established beliefs and behavior patterns don’t change overnight. Let the teaching and learningprocess run its course. |
When to use logical consequences 1. When children misuse school equipments. 2. When students arrive to class unprepared. 3. When students make messes. 4. When studentsare destructive. 5. When students misuse or abuse privileges. 6. When students behave aggressively. 7. When students try to hook you into arguments. 8. When students waste or misuseinstructional time. 9. When students fail to master basic skills. 10. When students disrupt activities. 11. When students bring unacceptable items to class. | |
Logical consequences with a price tag:procedures used to address extreme or persistent misbehaviors.PARENT CONFERENCES AS A LOGICAL CONSEQUENCE: can be an effective logical consequence when efforts to resolve problems with students...