Module 4 Assignment_ Research-Based Strategies
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Module 4 Assignment: Research-Based Strategies
Mercedes Blose
American College of Education
CI5353 Stands-Driven Learning
Dr. Scott
Achievement Goal
Both the state and district data show a need in the subject area of ELA. To improve the
scores in ELA, more time needs to be spent on the practice and assessment of ELA. Many
districts and counties use a workbook-based reading curriculum for students to learn the skills
they are taught. However, it is worth noting that most students tend to prefer hands-on activities
and learning experiences. Picking a curriculum that will allow students to practice these skills in
an active and hands-on way rather than using a workbook or worksheet may improve the scores
dramatically. Another idea to consider would be to narrow down the specific standards that
students would need additional instruction on. It is stated, that "lack of standards was never the
problem in need of reforming. In fact, far too many standards to choose from became a problem"
(Young, 2018). In many cases, educators don't have the appropriate amount of time compared to
the instructional material that has to be covered within a school year. Educators a lot of the time
focus on covering all of the material so that students can be at least exposed to the content rather
than focusing on mastering a skill because of the time.
When looking at barriers the ones that could be better at a classroom level would be
student behavior and student motivation. Teachers need to be able to take students' desires into
account so that they will be able to have intrinsic motivation. (Wilkie & Sullivan, 2018). By
using intrinsic motivation in the classroom this can help to motivate students to want to do their
best and not just get a good grade. When looking at student behavior educators have the means to
provide patience to that student by trial and error to figure out what does and does not work for a
student and try to accommodate that student in the classroom. If a student's behavior does not
improve the principal and guidance counselor can assess the student and come up with a
behavior plan.
Strategies
When researching schools and strategies Belle Chasse Primary stood out. The first
strategy used is the use of a Positive Behavior Support System. Belle Chasse has incentives
implemented to help students both inside and outside of the classroom. With the PBSS the
student's behavior has improved and the students were able to succeed while they are at school.
The second strategy is a clear understanding of school rules and procedures. Belle Chasse
spends the first few weeks of school teaching discipline procedures involving enrichment
teachers or special area teachers. The enrichment teachers spend time discussing with students
the importance of the school motto, “Be safe, Be respectful, Be responsible”.
Impact of Implementation
The school’s co-principals explain that their students spend much more time on
task because teachers deal with a relatively small number of discipline issues. The impact of this
has not only made an impact on the teachers at this school but also on the students. The teachers
are able to cover more skills and have a safe and productive learning environment for the
students due to the lack of behaviors in the school. This also makes the students able to be in
class more since they are not having to deal with behaviors from themselves or other students in
their classrooms.
Another impact is the student motivation. With a PBSS implemented students are more
encouraged to do better behaviorally and academically so that they may be rewarded for their
accomplishments. Having a PBSS has been shown to improve behavior and motivation but
giving students something to work toward if they may not feel like they want to participate. By
addressing student behavior and student motivation this way, educators and students can focus
more academically and have better scores all around.
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Potential Costs
The main potential cost would be the incentives for the entire school. With a PBSS
implemented, it can become pricey by having rewards for students. Even though rewards may
not be big they can add up over time. This would have to be something that is fundraised or built
into the budget so that the school can keep up with the incentives. Also, the energy to come up
with prizes so that students don't become bored with the rewards they are getting. Educators
would have to consistently be on top of keeping up with student behavior to see if students have
earned the prizes they are receiving. This would also have to be a school-wide thing. Staff buy-in
would be a rather large concern depending on the school. The school and staff would have to be
willing to participate and encourage students with the PBSS.
Also, the amount of time and energy the enrichment teachers would need at the beginning
of the school year to teach these procedures. In some schools enrichment teachers are in charge
of a lot of things and people. To ask the enrichment teachers to focus on teaching discipline to
the entire school would be a lot to ask.
Control Over Implementation
For these strategies, the PBSS could be implemented with the help of admin. By setting a
budget aside a committee could be put together to come up with a plan for incentives and
rewards for students. Without a budget, though this would be a lot to ask of educators so with a
budget staff could have control of the implementation of a PBSS. This would also depend on
staff buy-in, without the staff being willing to participate it wouldn't be possible but that is under
the control of each educator personally.
For teaching the procedures that are in the staff’s control, By asking the enrichment
teachers to teach these procedures that could be something that benefits them and the classroom
teachers. By doing this teachers would know that in the long run, this is for the better. This
would be something that staff and colleagues would have full control over.
Steps to make this a Reality
Steps that would need to be taken would be to first meet with admin and present ideas to
them and maybe even central office personnel. If approved by them then a budget would need to
be set for the PBSS or a plan made for have to raise those funds. In an ideal school, these funds
would be available, and if so then the idea would need to be presented to the staff. When
presented to the staff, the PBSS would be heavily stressed that there needs to be all-staff buy-in
for this work. If approved by staff, they would be able to submit ideas for prizes and incentives
from as small as bracelets to as big as pizza parties. Lastly, a committee would be put together,
either picked by admin or volunteer, and they would be in charge of buying and keeping up with
incentives. They would also be in charge of disturbing prizes.
For the enrichment teachers, These ideas would again need to be presented to admin and
if approved a meeting would need to be held to inform enrichment teachers. Staff and admin
could use a handbook or come up with a list of procedures that need to be covered at the
beginning of the year. This list would also contain the consequences of the undesired actions of
these students. Enrichment teachers can then be given a time period in which to teach these
procedures. Hopefully, these few strategies will be able to better students' behavior and
motivation so that teachers can focus more on classroom learning and mastering skills.
References
Wilkie, K. J., & Sullivan, P. (2018). Exploring intrinsic and extrinsic motivational aspects of
middle school students’ aspirations for their mathematics learning. Educational Studies in
Mathematics, 97(3), 235. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10649-017-9795-y
Young, V. M. (2018). Assessing the cornerstone of U.S. education
reform.EducationalFoundations, 31(3/4), 74-99
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