Negativity in Schools by Cameron Braun

Notes so far

cameronbraun31 — 2024-09-25 23:30:22 UTC

Genuine praise/positivity

cameronbraun31 — 2024-09-25 23:43:46 UTC

In an adversarial environment, the efforts of well meaning teachers can be undercut by snide remarks by other teachers. The kind remarks by positive teachers are now perceived as sarcastic or dishonest, and ends up alienating the student from the teacher and this positive teacher from their negative peers.

PBIS and consistency and positivity

cameronbraun31 — 2024-09-25 23:49:20 UTC

Research supporting PBIS shows that clear expectations for behavior, reinforcement for correct behavior, and consistent disciplinary consequences for problematic behavior help achieve positive outcomes.

Standards and relationship to PBIS

cameronbraun31 — 2024-09-25 23:52:59 UTC

However, when it comes to curriculum, there is essentially no consequence for failing to meet expectations (or standards). This is problematic because, though our inaction, we are teaching students that the standards that we hold so highly are actually not important. This undermines student belief in the purpose of schooling, and makes life impossible for teachers down the line. Students should feel that they are there to succeed and that they will be held to the standard that we put them through so much stress to test them for.

Your Why

cameronbraun31 — 2024-09-25 23:55:45 UTC

How do the motivations of the teachers at a school determine their attitudes and outcomes?