What is your best tip for diffusing situations? by Latiffe Amado https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices Add your ideas here en-us 2016-07-29 20:49:02 UTC 2016-08-09 21:02:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832155 tell them to take a breather]]> 2016-08-09 20:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832155 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832162 Conflict Resolution Bridge, using "I" statements only, ]]> 2016-08-09 20:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832162 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832164 Find time to have a conversation with them to hear them out before pointing fingers and accusing them from the get-go.]]> 2016-08-09 20:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832164 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832177 Make sure students know what you do as a teacher is because you care for them.]]> 2016-08-09 20:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832177 Identifying "triggers" https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832178

]]> 2016-08-09 20:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832178 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832179 Do not engage, just turn around and wait. ]]> 2016-08-09 20:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832179 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832184 Stay calm, keep an even tone, be "regally cool,"  make the situation seem beneath us all, including the offender.  Ex: "Do you think that was that necessary?"  Usually followed by guilty, "No."  "Okay, let's start try that again." Bottom line, student needs to be part of the decision.

]]> 2016-08-09 20:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832184 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832187 Make sure to always have control and remain calm. ]]> 2016-08-09 20:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832187 Recognize when you need to step back and take a breath yourself https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832188 2016-08-09 20:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832188 give the option of taking a break https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832189 2016-08-09 20:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832189 conflict https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832190 have each student talk about the incident. Have them shake hands and agree on a solution. ]]> 2016-08-09 20:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832190 dpalacios2 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832193 Be in control of your own reactions. De-escalation only works if you do not engage. ]]> 2016-08-09 20:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832193 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832198 Give students a concrete and resonable amount of time to redirect behavior]]> 2016-08-09 20:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832198 Creating a class agreement gholt3 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832200 I start the year by asking the students to use their prior knowledge of what makes a successful classroom. Then, as a group we decide on rules. The rules are able to be altered through group discussion throughout the year. It's visible and can be referred back to. ]]> 2016-08-09 20:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832200 Stay calm https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832202 2016-08-09 20:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832202 be proactive. build those relationships before problems escalate in the classroom. https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832203 2016-08-09 20:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832203 Get at their level when talking to them.  https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832204 2016-08-09 20:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832204 Listen to what the student has to say https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832206 2016-08-09 20:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832206 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832208 Give them a break and maybe step outside for a couple of minutes.

]]> 2016-08-09 20:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832208 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832213 Take time to talk to and listen to the student.

]]> 2016-08-09 20:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832213 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832214 Have them write their thoughts on paper]]> 2016-08-09 20:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832214 Talk to the one-on-one when there is time https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832220 2016-08-09 20:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832220 Get all other students on an independent task so I can talk to the student one on one  https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832222 2016-08-09 20:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832222 Positive Narration  https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832225 2016-08-09 20:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832225 Wisely choosing which behaviors, inputs, comments and/or concerns to recognize https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832229 2016-08-09 20:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832229 Use your T.A  https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832241 We can help calm students ]]> 2016-08-09 20:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832241 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832254 Keep calm. Don't show anger towards the child.]]> 2016-08-09 20:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832254 Sometimes post-its on a desk will work. Write a note to the student and just put it on their desk when you walk by. https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832257 2016-08-09 20:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832257 Don't assume you know what is going on with the student's life. https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832269 2016-08-09 20:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832269 Allowing "breaks" for reflection https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832270

]]> 2016-08-09 20:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832270 Create a classroom setting that makes the students feel comfortable talking to you. https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832281 2016-08-09 20:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832281 https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832288 Do not engage, get to know kids

]]> 2016-08-09 20:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832288 "Are you okay?!" https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832306 take student aside and say something like "What's going on? This is so un
like you?" even if the kid always acts this way acting really surprised and concerned shows them you care and usually shocks them into talking about what's actually going on.]]> 2016-08-09 20:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832306 Check ins https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832458 Have a check in question at the beginning of class or back from lunch. 

]]> 2016-08-09 21:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832458 "Teaching is always personal, but you can't take it personally." https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832502 -Jason Raley]]> 2016-08-09 21:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/latiffeamado/restorativepractices/wish/117832502