Non-Compliant Behavior Procedure

I really like how Pioneer Elementary School, where I am student teaching, handles non-compliant behavior. Each class has a "partner class" in a different grade. If a student will not behave or cooperate in the classroom behavior procedures (non-compliant), they are sent to the partner teacher. There, they are given a paper to fill out and seated off by themselves until they write their offense and what they need to do about it. They are not allowed to return to their homeroom until it is finished and the partner teacher has discussed it with them.

This does two very positive things:
1. It removes them from the emotional setting of the behavior and takes them out of the spotlight.
2. It gives them somewhere neutral to get control of themselves. This is important because they have to be able to step back from the situation and ask themselves what brought them to this point and what can they do abut it.

I feel that this is a practical, fair way to deal with students who will not comply with the classroom expectations. It is fair, firm, and yet non-threatening.

Christine Taylor