Behavioral Intervention and Support: Powerful Teaching

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Behavioral Intervention and Support Powerful
Teaching

• Module 3, Session 8
• Lou Denti, Ed.D.
• California State University, Monterey Bay

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Anita Archers Essential Elements of Effective
Instruction

• Maximize teaching time
• Teach to an objective
• Teach generalization strategies
• Present information clearly
• Select clear examples
• Actively engage students
• Maintain a perky pace

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More Tips for Teachers

• Carefully monitor student responses
• Correct errors in an appropriate manner
• Ensure high level of student success
• Continually assess student growth
• Rejoice in student achievement

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Student Achievement

• Start lessons immediately
• Use a positive intervention plan
• Use clear class rules and expectations
• Use positive messages and a clear reward
  structure
• Be aware of antecedent triggers
• Be aware of goals of misbehaviors
• Implement logical consequences

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Effective teachers

• Adapt pace, environment, materials and
  instruction
• Assess frequently
• Honor cultural and ethnic diversity and learning
  styles
• Use advance organizers to activate prior
  knowledge at the start of a lesson
• Move around the room during teaching

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Effective teaching practices

• Vary presentation style
• Use questions and student first names throughout
  lesson
• Vary grouping structures
• Actively involve students
• Have fun!