1. What is the problem with sending a student out of the classroom? Reflect on some personal examples.
2. Why should we do circles even when there is not a discipline issue?
Sending a student out of the classroom makes more work for the teacher. First, the student is missing the lesson. Then, the teacher will need to get the lesson to the student some way. This is time consuming. Also, sending the student out sends a message that poor behavior is how you can avoid work. Circles used even when there are no behavior issues can have positive effects. They can set the tone for the day. They give opportunity for quick little "life lessons". They give a chance to build relationships and give each student a chance to use their voice in a non-threatening way.
As you point out, circles give each student a chance to be heard. Often the disruptive children draw a lot of attention, but circles allow the quieter students to voice their feelings and thoughts.
The problem with removing a student from the classroom because of negative behavior is that once they leave the room, they are no longer accountable for the impact the behavior had on the classroom. Once the student is sent out, the teacher may just continue the lesson as planned, and try to restore expected classroom rituals while never addressing the issue. Even if the issue is addressed later after the student returns, the impact of the discussion won’t be the same as if the issue was addressed right away because the time between the behavior and the discussion. Also, sending students out for negative behavior, sends a message to all students in the classroom that a negative behavior is a way to get out of doing work or get out of the classroom for other reasons. There is no real “solution” to the behavior if the child is just sent out, and it can become a continuous negative cycle in classroom management. Circles are important to incorporate into your classroom routines because they are a way to establish open communication, build strong relationships, and create a strong sense of classroom community. Circles invite students to share power and responsibility in a safe and supportive space. Incorporating circles regularly into classroom routines establish it as a norm. The more students engage in a circle, the more students become comfortable with the activity, and the more likely they will be beneficial.
I have a very hard time with sending a student out of the room for misbehaving. The student will miss vital instruction and will therefore have to make up missed work at another time. This most likely will not happen. This action of sending a student out of the room could also trigger other students to feel they can do this just to get out of completing work. I rarely send students out of the room. It is essential to have excellent classroom management and build strong relationships with students. Circles are so important to a classroom environment. They build strong relationships, students can feel safe sharing ideas and it builds a positive sense of community within the classroom. This can result in less behavior issues within the classroom.
Sending out students is annoying! It does make more work for the teacher in many ways. Not only do they miss the lesson, think that acting out is okay to avoid work, but it sends the wrong message to everyone else and interrupts valuable classwork time. I like the idea of a "check in circle" (in a perfect world). Starting the day with a simple check in can bring everyone together, show kids that teachers are willing to listen, and bring about a positive environment. Not to mention it helps kids develop empathy, patience, and mindfulness. More times than not, if there's a problem with one student, there's a larger problem at hand...doing the circle as a collective group can really tackle that problem before it gets out of hand and too sticky to fix within classroom walls.
Sending students out of the classroom means they miss instruction and they have been labeled as a disruption. As a teacher that sees all the students in the school but only every eight days for 40 minutes, it's hard to develop a practice of circles. However, I think that I should build some circle activities into my lesson plans to invest in my relationship with the students.
The problem with sending a student out of the room is the student is not a part of the learning classroom community. Sending a student out of the room doesn't teach the student how to effectively communicate inside the classroom. In addition, all the relationships in the classroom are negatively impacted. Circles provide an opportunity for all students in the classrooms to be accountable for their own learning, and to realize their responsibility to others' learning too. The classroom is a community and circles help support foundational skills. When teachers are part of the circles as facilitators, students are provided with real-life examples of problem-solving and communication within a community. Circles emphasize collective voice, patience, along with maintaining and setting classroom goals.
The problem with sending a student out of classroom is they are no longer accountable to deal with the impact of their behavior as it relates to the whole classroom. It also does not give the teacher an opportunity to restore or build a relationship with the disruptive student. It is sending a message to that student that you do not want to understand the behavior and look for a long term solution to the problem behavior. Also it does not support the student as being a member of your classroom family and allowing the student to reflect on their behavior as it an impact to the classroom.
We should use circles in the classroom as a means to let the students know they have a voice and it is of value to their class. It helps to build a positive classroom community.
Sending students out of the room creates problems for teaching and learning. Students miss instruction which is difficult to make up. It also takes time to put work together for a student if they are going to be working in ISS. Circles are helpful even when you are not discussing an issue. It is a great opportunity to talk about growth mindset, develop relationships between students and teachers and gauge how the class is feeling.
The problem with sending a student out of the room is that the student is not held accountable for the impact that his /her behavior had on the rest of the class. By the time the student returns, it is often too late to repair the relationships within the class. In addition, the students begin to associate negative behavior with an opportunity to get out of the classroom and use it as a means to avoid work. These students miss a lot of class work and it is difficult for the teacher to catch them up. I think it is important to hold class circles when there is not an issue, because this provides an opportunity to build positive relationships within the class, and to focus on listening to others.
Sending a student out of the classroom should never be our first result. Sometimes the behavior that is being exhibited is a means to an end. It may be that the student is trying to get away from doing work or that they simply want a break from the classroom environment. There should be other alternatives in place for the student and this will be established from having a rapport with the student to create these alternative strategies that a child can pick from instead of being sent out of the classroom. Hence there is less disruption as a whole. Both the student and teacher needs are met by having these alternative strategies in place instead of removing them from the classroom. Circle time is where we build stronger rapports with our students. It is a safe zone for our students to share freely and talk about their emotions. It also improves the classroom culture making it more collective. Circle time also addresses the social-emotional needs and provides students with the verbiage to express how they feel. Circle time also provide strategies that students can use when they become frustrated.
When sending students out of the classroom, students miss out on instruction and the opportunity to resolve the issue. While I do feel students should be allowed to take "breathers" during heated moments, sending students out of the classroom will not encourage them to do better and will damage the student-teacher relationship, which is a vital component of a child's academic success. Students who stay in the classroom have more opportunities to witness others who exhibit positive behaviors and receive accolades when doing so. Circles will decreased the need to send students out of the classroom as they become participants of a collaborative culture with peers and work to develop a positive classroom climate.
When students are being sent out of the classroom they are not being held accountable. They learn that if they want to escape the setting or the work they solely have to get under your skin and they will be sent out. When a student gets sent out in my class they tend to come back with a huge smile on their face as if they “got away” with the actual discipline. I try to keep these students in my class for as long as possible, but even with patience and avoidance it feels as if the entire class has come to a halt. If we make circles a part of our routine and the norm even when there is not a discipline issue, when it comes time to address a discipline the community in the classroom will know how to address or go about resolving the issue as a team.
Sending kids out of the classroom from my experience often does more harm than good. It becomes a hindrance for both the student and the teacher. The student is missing valuable instruction and learns they can avoid any type of work they may not want to do by just acting out. I find it hard to gather work to give to the student while also trying to keep the rest of my class on task. It also become harder to resolve the issue because sometimes you cant have a discussion with the student to resolve the issue. Circles are important because it gives the students a chance to be heard, because of this students are now able to relate to their peers all while building a classroom of trust and respect.
Sending a student out of the classroom is punitive! It can only hurt your rapport with the student. They miss important class time. You hand off problem to someone else and never address problem within the classroom community.
We held "peace circles" this past year in Kindergarten. The students were comfortable with speaking in front of peers and staff. We were able to develop positive communication and could pull together in a circle to discuss issues as well as mindfulness activities.
The problem with sending a student out of the classroom is that students are missing out on instruction, disruptive behavior gets them a “break”, the teacher needs to find a way to make up work and it reinforces the negative behaviors instead of promoting and focusing on the positive ones. Sending students out means they are missing important work/lessons/interaction and discussion. Using circles is a good way to help build positive relationships and give everyone a chance to speak in a way where they feel their opinion is heard, and valued. It is a more positive and less threatening way to promote and continue building positive relationships- in essence, helping us to create a classroom climate/community where all are safe, welcome, and valued contributing members.
I believe the book does a great job showing how sending a student out the classroom can cause more harm then good. The emphasis on how negative behavior impacts those around them, & how neglecting to address how others involved in the situation were impacted can harm the climate of the classroom and a student must be present to be "accountable for the impact the behavior had on the relationships with the class". It is important that circles are held because it is during this time that we can hear student voice, understand their point of view, & listen to THEIR (very valid) solutions.
Sending a student out of the classroom makes more work for the teacher. First, the student is missing the lesson. Then, the teacher will need to get the lesson to the student some way. This is time consuming. Also, sending the student out sends a message that poor behavior is how you can avoid work.
ReplyDeleteCircles used even when there are no behavior issues can have positive effects. They can set the tone for the day. They give opportunity for quick little "life lessons". They give a chance to build relationships and give each student a chance to use their voice in a non-threatening way.
As you point out, circles give each student a chance to be heard. Often the disruptive children draw a lot of attention, but circles allow the quieter students to voice their feelings and thoughts.
DeleteThe problem with removing a student from the classroom because of negative behavior is that once they leave the room, they are no longer accountable for the impact the behavior had on the classroom. Once the student is sent out, the teacher may just continue the lesson as planned, and try to restore expected classroom rituals while never addressing the issue. Even if the issue is addressed later after the student returns, the impact of the discussion won’t be the same as if the issue was addressed right away because the time between the behavior and the discussion. Also, sending students out for negative behavior, sends a message to all students in the classroom that a negative behavior is a way to get out of doing work or get out of the classroom for other reasons. There is no real “solution” to the behavior if the child is just sent out, and it can become a continuous negative cycle in classroom management.
ReplyDeleteCircles are important to incorporate into your classroom routines because they are a way to establish open communication, build strong relationships, and create a strong sense of classroom community. Circles invite students to share power and responsibility in a safe and supportive space. Incorporating circles regularly into classroom routines establish it as a norm. The more students engage in a circle, the more students become comfortable with the activity, and the more likely they will be beneficial.
I have a very hard time with sending a student out of the room for misbehaving. The student will miss vital instruction and will therefore have to make up missed work at another time. This most likely will not happen. This action of sending a student out of the room could also trigger other students to feel they can do this just to get out of completing work. I rarely send students out of the room. It is essential to have excellent classroom management and build strong relationships with students.
ReplyDeleteCircles are so important to a classroom environment. They build strong relationships, students can feel safe sharing ideas and it builds a positive sense of community within the classroom. This can result in less behavior issues within the classroom.
Sending out students is annoying! It does make more work for the teacher in many ways. Not only do they miss the lesson, think that acting out is okay to avoid work, but it sends the wrong message to everyone else and interrupts valuable classwork time. I like the idea of a "check in circle" (in a perfect world). Starting the day with a simple check in can bring everyone together, show kids that teachers are willing to listen, and bring about a positive environment. Not to mention it helps kids develop empathy, patience, and mindfulness. More times than not, if there's a problem with one student, there's a larger problem at hand...doing the circle as a collective group can really tackle that problem before it gets out of hand and too sticky to fix within classroom walls.
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ReplyDeleteSending students out of the classroom means they miss instruction and they have been labeled as a disruption. As a teacher that sees all the students in the school but only every eight days for 40 minutes, it's hard to develop a practice of circles. However, I think that I should build some circle activities into my lesson plans to invest in my relationship with the students.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with sending a student out of the room is the student is not a part of the learning classroom community. Sending a student out of the room doesn't teach the student how to effectively communicate inside the classroom. In addition, all the relationships in the classroom are negatively impacted. Circles provide an opportunity for all students in the classrooms to be accountable for their own learning, and to realize their responsibility to others' learning too. The classroom is a community and circles help support foundational skills. When teachers are part of the circles as facilitators, students are provided with real-life examples of problem-solving and communication within a community. Circles emphasize collective voice, patience, along with maintaining and setting classroom goals.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with sending a student out of classroom is they are no longer accountable to deal with the impact of their behavior as it relates to the whole classroom. It also does not give the teacher an opportunity to restore or build a relationship with the disruptive student. It is sending a message to that student that you do not want to understand the behavior and look for a long term solution to the problem behavior. Also it does not support the student as being a member of your classroom family and allowing the student to reflect on their behavior as it an impact to the classroom.
ReplyDeleteWe should use circles in the classroom as a means to let the students know they have a voice and it is of value to their class. It helps to build a positive classroom community.
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ReplyDeleteSending students out of the room creates problems for teaching and learning. Students miss instruction which is difficult to make up. It also takes time to put work together for a student if they are going to be working in ISS. Circles are helpful even when you are not discussing an issue. It is a great opportunity to talk about growth mindset, develop relationships between students and teachers and gauge how the class is feeling.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with sending a student out of the room is that the student is not held accountable for the impact that his /her behavior had on the rest of the class. By the time the student returns, it is often too late to repair the relationships within the class. In addition, the students begin to associate negative behavior with an opportunity to get out of the classroom and use it as a means to avoid work. These students miss a lot of class work and it is difficult for the teacher to catch them up. I think it is important to hold class circles when there is not an issue, because this provides an opportunity to build positive relationships within the class, and to focus on listening to others.
ReplyDeleteSending a student out of the classroom should never be our first result. Sometimes the behavior that is being exhibited is a means to an end. It may be that the student is trying to get away from doing work or that they simply want a break from the classroom environment.
ReplyDeleteThere should be other alternatives in place for the student and this will be established from having a rapport with the student to create these alternative strategies that a child can pick from instead of being sent out of the classroom. Hence there is less disruption as a whole.
Both the student and teacher needs are met by having these alternative strategies in place instead of removing them from the classroom.
Circle time is where we build stronger rapports with our students. It is a safe zone for our students to share freely and talk about their emotions. It also improves the classroom culture making it more collective. Circle time also addresses the social-emotional needs and provides students with the verbiage to express how they feel. Circle time also provide strategies that students can use when they become frustrated.
When sending students out of the classroom, students miss out on instruction and the opportunity to resolve the issue. While I do feel students should be allowed to take "breathers" during heated moments, sending students out of the classroom will not encourage them to do better and will damage the student-teacher relationship, which is a vital component of a child's academic success. Students who stay in the classroom have more opportunities to witness others who exhibit positive behaviors and receive accolades when doing so. Circles will decreased the need to send students out of the classroom as they become participants of a collaborative culture with peers and work to develop a positive classroom climate.
ReplyDeleteWhen students are being sent out of the classroom they are not being held accountable. They learn that if they want to escape the setting or the work they solely have to get under your skin and they will be sent out. When a student gets sent out in my class they tend to come back with a huge smile on their face as if they “got away” with the actual discipline. I try to keep these students in my class for as long as possible, but even with patience and avoidance it feels as if the entire class has come to a halt. If we make circles a part of our routine and the norm even when there is not a discipline issue, when it comes time to address a discipline the community in the classroom will know how to address or go about resolving the issue as a team.
ReplyDeleteSending kids out of the classroom from my experience often does more harm than good. It becomes a hindrance for both the student and the teacher. The student is missing valuable instruction and learns they can avoid any type of work they may not want to do by just acting out. I find it hard to gather work to give to the student while also trying to keep the rest of my class on task. It also become harder to resolve the issue because sometimes you cant have a discussion with the student to resolve the issue.
ReplyDeleteCircles are important because it gives the students a chance to be heard, because of this students are now able to relate to their peers all while building a classroom of trust and respect.
Sending a student out of the classroom is punitive! It can only hurt your rapport with the student. They miss important class time. You hand off problem to someone else and never address problem within the classroom community.
ReplyDeleteWe held "peace circles" this past year in Kindergarten. The students were comfortable with speaking in front of peers and staff. We were able to develop positive communication and could pull together in a circle to discuss issues as well as mindfulness activities.
The problem with sending a student out of the classroom is that students are missing out on instruction, disruptive behavior gets them a “break”, the teacher needs to find a way to make up work and it reinforces the negative behaviors instead of promoting and focusing on the positive ones. Sending students out means they are missing important work/lessons/interaction and discussion. Using circles is a good way to help build positive relationships and give everyone a chance to speak in a way where they feel their opinion is heard, and valued. It is a more positive and less threatening way to promote and continue building positive relationships- in essence, helping us to create a classroom climate/community where all are safe, welcome, and valued contributing members.
ReplyDeleteI believe the book does a great job showing how sending a student out the classroom can cause more harm then good. The emphasis on how negative behavior impacts those around them, & how neglecting to address how others involved in the situation were impacted can harm the climate of the classroom and a student must be present to be "accountable for the impact the behavior had on the relationships with the class". It is important that circles are held because it is during this time that we can hear student voice, understand their point of view, & listen to THEIR (very valid) solutions.
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