Practice Twelve
Practice 12: Learners assume responsibility for their own behavior. Their choices determine the consequences.
Implementation Basics | Practice Implementation Evaluation and Goal Setting | Life Principles, Expectations, and Quotes | Hand Sign for Practice | Practice Connections | Characteristics of Implementation with Online Resources | Research | Literature | Poetry |Vocabulary | Music & Video Links | General Resource Websites | Learning Strategies
“The time is always right to do what is right”
- Martin Luther King Jr.
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“You can’t make the same mistake twice. The second time you make it, it’s no longer a mistake. It’s a Choice!”
- Author Unknown
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“When you choose your behavior, you choose your consequences.” - Dr. Phil
(printable posters)
IMPLEMENTATION BASICS
- Practice 12 Introduction - The 'WHY?', 'WHERE?', 'WHEN?', Benefits, Objections, and Responses
- Practice 12 Quick Implementation Guide - Purpose, Quotes, and Questions to evaluate implementation
- 17 Practices Implementation Evaluations - Individual single page evaluations for each of the 17 Practices suitable for use with goal setting
- G.E. Tenets and Key Ideas on Choice
- Practice 12 Implementation Ideas - Practical application ideas and resources for classroom management, building positive relationships, and teaching learners to assume responsibility for their own behavior through choice.
- The ‘WHY?’ For Choice Education! - YES! MAKING CHOICES CAN BE TAUGHT! Reasons for Teaching Decision-making, Goal Setting, and Other Basic Life Skills
- ACCORDING TO: Stephen R. Covey, Daniel Goleman, Chick Moorman, and Robert Marzano
- Research abounds showing the need and efficacy of teaching decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, problem-solving and other basic life skills. This document contains pertinent statements from these and others in support of Choice Education.
Quote from Robert Marzano:
“Training learners to use problem-solving strategies can help them develop a sense of responsibility for how the classroom is managed and reduce behavior problems.” Marzano, Robert. (2003). Classroom Management That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Every Teacher. Alexandria: VA: ASCD, 88-91.
- ACCORDING TO: Stephen R. Covey, Daniel Goleman, Chick Moorman, and Robert Marzano
Elements of Great Expectations Discipline
- Great Expectations Discipline Plan Strategies - Tools for assessing current discipline methods and incorporating Great Expectations strategies
- SEVEN KEYS to DISCIPLINE - seven aspects of educator-learner interaction including climate, trust, strategies, expectations, procedures, consequences, and dialogue
- Preventive Discipline - Multiple strategies for establishing and supporting desired behaviors
Tools for Teaching Choice
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Choice Directory - The five step C.R.O.S.S. ROADS ™ Decision-making Process addresses discipline through:
- Teaching all learners how to make wise choices and when used consistently building a valuable life skill.
- Addressing behavior management through acceptance of individual responsibility in both cultural and academic environments.
- Lesson Plans for Introducing Choice and Goal Setting - 2 lesson plans with extensive resources for introducing choice and behavior/academic goal setting at all grade levels for use with discipline. Includes specific examples for the educational setting and 6 Powerpoints.
- Step-by-Step Forms for Setting Goals - Go step-by-step through the process using this selection of forms to meet specific age levels and needs.
- Participating in personal evaluation of choice options and logical consequences. This works positively in behavior management by engaging the person/s involved in creating the solution.
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Simplified Decision-making Process Worksheet
- See CONSEQUENCES section in Great Expectations Discipline Plan Strategies
- Creating an individual plan for personal actions.Choice C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Planning Worksheet - Use this document for detailed planning on the personal effort necessary to carry out any choice.
10 Choice Wheel Poster - Great visual for showing choices in conflict prevention and/or resolution
- EXAMPLES of Modeling the C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Process Consistently with Groups and Individuals - includes examples with learners in the areas of individual and class/groups goal setting, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION, EVALUATION, AND GOAL SETTING
Individual Self-assessment for implementation of Practice 12
- Practice 12 Implementation Evaluation Tools - Multiple assessment instrumentsIncludes an instrument that may be used as an individual or building-wide evaluation of the implementation for Practice #12. Their use to establish goals for growth is encouraged.
- 17 Practices Individual Implementation Evaluations - Criteria-based Individual evaluations for each of the 17 Practices.
- Procedures - Resources for evaluation and creation of procedures including examples
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels - includes educator goal examples for the implementation of this practice.
- Set of Goal posters - Definition posters for Goal and Goal setting (6 designs)
Practice 12 Teacher Goal Setting |
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Learner Goal Setting Examples: Included are multiple goal setting examples for 4 grade levels. The process is applicable for any age, any situation, and engages the individual/s in evaluating and planning what will work personally for him/her.
Click icon for quick access to multiple GE RESOURCES.
Click icon for quick access to multiple web resources containing lesson plans, tools for learners, etc.
LIFE PRINCIPLE, EXPECTATIONS, AND QUOTES
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- Life Principles: Includes literature lessons, quotes, poetry, music, videos, strategies, and other resources
- Life Principles - List of 36 life principles with definitions
- Self-discipline - Full resources including literature, quotes, etc.
- SELF-DISCIPLINE – Dictionary Link ; Spanish - autodisciplina
- Responsibility - Full resources including literature, quotes, etc.
- RESPONSIBILITY – Dictionary Link ; Spanish - Responsabilidad
- Mind Maps
- Life Principle Mind Map for the School Environment - a mind map applying any of the life principles in the school environment
- Life Principle Mind Map - general mind map for any life principle
- Life Application Lessons for Life Principles - 4 lesson strategies for applying any life principle
- Life Principles - links to digital downloads of resources
- Eight Expectations - links to digital downloads of resources
- Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of Expectations, a printable quote, and sections for literature, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Select the appropriate grade level material.
- Expectation One - We will value one another as unique and special individuals. (printable poster) Multiple Resources including printables. Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Expectation Eight - We will practice virtuous living, using the Life Principles. (printable poster) Multiple Resources including printables. Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Expectation One - We will value one another as unique and special individuals. (printable poster) Multiple Resources including printables. Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Quotes: (Resource Sheets of quotes and links to printable posters)
- Famous Quotes Collection - over 220 printable quote posters and 20 separate digital download packages
Quotes Lesson Plan - an 8 step lesson plan with activities to be used with any quote.
- Quotes about SELF-DISCIPLINE – 7 printable posters
“With self-discipline most anything is possible.” --Theodore Roosevelt Quotes about RESPONSIBILITY - 8 printable posters
“The time is always right to do what is right." -- Martin Luther King Jr.- Quotes about Choice - 10 printable posters
No matter what the situation, remind yourself, “I Have A Choice.” --Deepak Chopra
- “WALK THE TALK” RESOURCES:Walk the Talk Task Card - A powerful
statement making a daily commitment to do what is right - “to walk the talk”
- Walk the Talk Resources - includes videos, quote posters, sign language, and other strategies
Basic Tenets, Eight Expectations, and 17 Practices - All three in one document
Hand Signs for Practice
(Click links to see brief video clips of hand signs)
Practice - Make a palm down ‘A’ and move it backand forth across the left index finger.
- TWELVE - Begin with hand fisted facing inward tobody and flip up the first two fingers.
- Sign language for Practice vocabulary
- Sign Language for 6 Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
- Hand Signs for Eight Expectations - Free Digital Download Task Cards - A PROACTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Practice Connection
Practice Connections - list of other 17 Practices that are connected to Practice # 12
IMPLEMENTATION CHARACTERISTICS
Display and model the Life Principles, Eight Expectations for Living, creeds, and quotes to:
build a sense of responsibility and capability
call learners to a higher standard by challenging and redirecting behaviors with their use.
Implementation Resources:
- "Life Principles, Eight Expectations for Living, and Quotes" Strategies
- SEVEN KEYS to DISCIPLINE - seven aspects of educator-learner interaction
- Model Desired Behaviors - Strategies for modeling and reinforcing desired behaviors and attitudes
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Includes links to all quote resources and strategies for the use, including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Why Learner Modeling Is So Important - This article focuses on the benefits of teacher and learner modeling during instruction.
- Discipline Strategy: Use the creed/life principles/Expectations when resolving a conflict by having the parties involved apply them to the choices made in the situation.
- Example dialogues: School Dialogue Scripts using the C.R.O.S.S.ROADS process - two scripts of actual situations that model the verbal use of the five steps. Once learned the process is most often a simple quick conversation as shown in the examples. The learners know they are going to work through the situation and come up with solutions.
- Hint: If the inquiry is made as a statement instead of a question and kept neutral with no ‘you’s’, there is less chance of the parties becoming defensive. Example: “Share with me what part of the creed was not being lived out in the choice/s that were made.”
- Procedures - Resources for evaluation and creation of procedures including examples for implementation.
- Ten Ways to Honor Learners - Includes checklist, poem, quote, life principles, Expectations, and callback
- D – Develop Positive Relationships – Lesson Materials include activities, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary, and music. Click on the appropriate level.
- Hand and verbal skills for classroom management - strategies to use immediately to positively affect classroom management
- Redirecting Behavior by Offering a Positive Challenge: A Classroom Example - models how to redirect behavior in a positive manner
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Creating a Culture of Creativity, Risk-Taking and Innovation - an article highlighting High School pedagogy with tips and strategies for building a positive culture among learners.
- Enthusiasm and Encouraging Attitude Resources - a variety of resources
- Praise vs. Encouragement - Learn the important differences and the power of encouragement over praise.
- Celebration - Fun quick celebrations for effort
Offer choice and opportunities to demonstrate responsibility within the parameters for work and social behaviors.
Implementation Resources:
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Choice Directory - The C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Choice resources teach a simple five step process that may be used in general decision-making, conflict resolution, problem-solving and goal-setting. Includes educator teaching materials:
- Literature Lessons
- Posters
- Power point
- Forms with educator and learner examples at elementary, middle school, and high school levels for use in general decision-making, conflict resolution, goal setting, and problem-solving
- Task cards with choice creed, rap, sign language, etc.
- Lessons and Strategies for Teaching Choice - offers a variety of resources including lessons, music, and videos
- Lesson Plan for Introducing Choice and Goal Setting - 2 lesson plans with extensive resources for introducing choice/goal setting at all grade levels and for use with discipline through setting behavior/academic goals. Includes specific examples for the educational setting and 6 Powerpoints.
- Goal Setting for Practice 6 - Includes Examples using the teacher goal:
“My goal is to use the Life Principles, the Eight Expectations for Living and related literature to build a character-based community among my learners.”
- Goal Setting Practice 6 Example Expanded CR Worksheet
- Goal Setting Practice 6 Example Simplified CR Worksheet
- Goal Setting Practice 6 Example Planning Sheet
- Goal Setting Practice 6 Example Progress Analysis
- Classroom Jobs List - includes 40 Responsibility Opportunities with both school and real world titles
- Leadership opportunities - List of options for leadership in the school environment
- Preventive Discipline - Multiple strategies for supporting desired behaviors
- G.E. Tenets and Key Ideas on Choice
- Tools to Evaluate Current Discipline Plan and Revision Strategies
- Discipline Plan Strategies - Multiple Tools for assessing current discipline methods and incorporating Great Expectations strategies
- Individual Self-assessment for implementation of Practice 12
- The 8 Keys to Employability - Evaluate using criteria in these 8 Keys
- Tools to Evaluate Current Discipline Plan and Revision Strategies
Use the CROSSROADS process to model and guide learners in developing and accomplishing specific goals for social and academic growth including assessing progress.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Lesson Plan for Introducing Choice and Goal Setting - 2 lesson plans with extensive resources for introducing choice/goal setting at all grade levels and for use with discipline through setting behavior/academic goals. Includes specific examples for the educational setting and 6 Powerpoints.
- The following documents may be used to set goals and work through planning the implementation of Practice 12,
- Step-by-Step Forms for Setting Goals - Go step-by-step through the process using this selection of forms to meet specific age levels and needs.
- Practice 12 Self-assessment of implementation
- Self-Assessment Tools - includes rubric, choice, and other self-evaluation tools
Educator 17 Practices Assessment and Goal Setting - Evaluation instrument for assessing individual implementation and goal setting for the 17 Practices
- Feedback Resources - Over 20 ways to provide feedback
Leadership opportunities - List of options for leadership in the school environment
- Classroom Jobs List - includes responsibility opportunities
- Creed - Examples, quotes, resources, etc.
- Contingencies - Guidelines for using contingencies
- ‘I’ Statements - Key points about using ‘I’ statements with examples
- Procedures - Materials include procedure examples, activities, quotes, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary
Research
Literature
Lesson Plan #1 - The Crow and the Pitcher fable C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Goal Setting Literature Lesson plan
- Select lesson plan level:
- Crow and the Pitcher Poster
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Crow PowerPoint
Lesson Plan #2 - The Wise Old Man and the Bird Literature Lesson Plan - Appropriate for all grade levels
- Hand’y Curriculum Connections - Analyze the choices/conflicts/problems in literature through the lens of the Life Principles and the Eight Expectations.
Page One - Poster 1; Poster 2, Poster 3;
Learner:
- Life Principles: These links include resources to quotes, lessons, and other resource materials
- Self-discipline Literature Lessons
- Responsibility Literature Lessons
Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of the Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature/poetry, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Each allows for the selection of appropriate grade level material: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
- Expectation One - We will value one another as unique and special individuals. (printable poster) Multiple Resources including printables. Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Expectation Eight - We will practice virtuous living, using the Life Principles. (printable poster) Multiple Resources including printables. Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
Poetry
- Practice Poems - An anthology of poems
- Literature/Poems about SELF-DISCIPLINE
- Literature/Poems about RESPONSIBILITY
- "The Habit Poem" -Author Unknown
- “Leave Your Hurts in the Sand”
- Teacher’s Creed
- Poetry and Character Building Prose - multiple links to poetry on GE website
- Literature and Poems for Modeling Desired Behavior
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples
- Literature/Poems about Choice
- 4x4 Task Card of “I Am A Winner!”
- 4x4 Task Card Choices poetry - Lower Elementary
Vocabulary
Word Wall Vocabulary:
discipline punishment logical standard effect
natural consequence rule expectation outcome
principle chasten chastise penalize
- Poster Example created with WORD ART
- Poster Example created with Word Clouds
- Vocabulary Strategies - 15 versatile strategies for building and using enriched vocabulary with groups or individuals.
References:
- Lexicon Resource - 31 word tasks
- Lower Elementary Lexicon
- Dictionary - link to Merriam-Webster
- Word Wall Ideas
- PreK-2 - wide variety of ideas, instructional strategies, videos, etc.
- Elementary Word Wall and Resources
- MS/HS Word Wall and Resources - activities, literature, websites
- Word Walls in the Secondary Classroom - Guide to creating secondary word walls with activities.
- "Making Word Walls Work in the Secondary Classroom" - Research-based How-to guide with photos of actual word walls in different curriculum areas. Includes links to other resources
“Choice” in Action”
Brainstorm words that describe how ‘making wise choices’ feels and looks. (Use T Chart) In pairs create a list of words that describe the process and results of making wise choices.
Join another pair, share lists, and add any new words. Join another group of 4 and repeat. The end result will be a list to be posted in the room for reference and reflection.
Music & Video Links
- Use short stories from the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books and very short video clips from Pass It On Video Clips and apply the, “Walking the Talk” concept.
Examples: Respect - 31 sec.; Achievement - 1:01 min. - Choice Resources – Websites, Songs, Videos, and Other MaterialsMusic for the classroom - links to Music videos
- Great Expectation Songs - Includes:
- Eight Expectations Song
- Life Principle Song
- Hand’y Connections Song
- Eight Expectations for Living and Life Principles have music and video sections.
- Student Management Songs and Chants - Elementary
- Self-Discipline Resources - includes books, songs, videos
General Resource Websites:
- National Science Digital Library - The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) was created by the National Science Foundation to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching and learning at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. NSDL is a digital library of exemplary resource collections and services, organized in support of science education at all levels. Educators may search for level PK - 12+ for FREE digital resources. Compatible for making assignments directly to Google Classroom.
- Britannica Digital Learning - Fantastic resource for interactive graphic organizers and other classroom materials that may be downloaded and used on digital devices
- The Question Formulation Technique (QFT) is a simple but rigorous step-by-step process designed to help all people — students and adults — formulate, work with, and use their own questions.
- What is QFT? - Question Formulation Technique - Explanation of the steps and videos demonstrating its use in the classroom.
- Experiencing the Question Formulation Technique - An explanation and step-by-step instructions for the process
- Right Questions - Educational Leadership - An Explanation of the process
- Teaching Channel has published a blog series that showcases teachers across the United States who use the Question Formulation Technique (QFT). The blog series features educators from the lower-elementary grades through community college. It includes insights from science, history, English, library, and math teachers showing how the effectiveness of the QFT in the classroom is lived out in these educational settings.
- What is QFT? - Question Formulation Technique - Explanation of the steps and videos demonstrating its use in the classroom.
- Laying a Foundation for a Classroom of Choice - Article on book by Jonathan Erwin
Learning Strategies
- Preventive Discipline - Multiple strategies for establishing and supporting desired behaviors
- Discipline Plan Strategies - Tools for assessing current discipline methods and incorporating Great Expectations strategies
- Individual Self-assessment for implementation of Practice 12
- Educator 17 Practices Assessment and Goal Setting - Evaluation instrument for assessing individual implementation and goal setting for the 17 Practices
- Seven Keys to GREAT EXPECTATIONS Discipline - seven aspects of educator-learner interaction including climate, trust, strategies, expectations, procedures, consequences, and dialogue (multiple links to related resources)
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Choice Directory- The C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Choice resources teach a simple five step process that may be used in general decision-making, conflict resolution, problem-solving and goal-setting. Includes educator teaching materials:
- Literature Lessons
- Posters
- Power point
- Forms with educator and learner examples at elementary, middle school, and high school levels for use in general decision-making, conflict resolution, goal setting, and problem-solving
- Task cards with choice creed, rap, sign language, etc.
- Lesson Plan for Introducing Choice and Goal Setting - 2 lesson plans with extensive resources for introducing choice/goal setting at all grade levels and for use with discipline through setting behavior/academic goals. Includes specific examples for the educational setting and 6 Powerpoints.
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Includes links to all quote resources and strategies for the use, including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Hand and verbal skills for classroom management - strategies to use immediately to positively affect the classroom
- Ten Ways to Honor Learners - Includes checklist, poem, quote, life principles, Expectations, and callback
- Leadership opportunities - List of options for leadership in the school environment
Classroom Jobs List - includes responsibility opportunities
- Free Ways to Recognize Effort - Poster
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - Multiple online resource links for this characteristic
- Self-Assessment Tools - includes rubric, choice, and other self-evaluation tools