Teacher Response Analysis
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EXAMPLE #5
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3 PRINCIPLES
APPLY CONSEQUENCES WITH EMPATHY
PROVIDE CHOICES WITH LIMITS
USE ENFORCEABLE LIMITS
FROM TEACHING WITH LOVE & LOGIC
EXAMPLE #1
The teachers asks students to open their books to pg. 40. One student does not comply.
Conflict Response: You better take out your book now!
Enforceable Statement: All students are more than welcome to stay in class as long as they are following directions.
Choice: Jane, which option would benefit you more: opening to pg. 40 or not learning at all today?
Emotional: I'm really dissapointed that you're not participating. Do you think you'll be ready for the test?
EXAMPLE #3
A student wants to turn in homework late and get full credit.
Conflict Response: You know the rules so why are you asking?
Enforceable Statement: Full credit is given to all work that is turned in on time.
Choice: You can either turn it in on time and get full credit or turn it in late and get some credit.
Emotional: I know it's aweful when you put in the work but don't get full credit. Do you anticipate that this will happen often?
EXAMPLE #2
During a group activity, students are fooling around instead of completing the assignment.
Conflict Response: You all will never learn how to act like adults.
Enforceable Statement: Students can work collaboratively as long as they know how to act appropriately.
Choice: Which would you prefer - to work alone or to stop goofing off and stay in your group?
Emotional: I'm really sad that you'll have to miss out on this collaborative activity due to your behavior.