Strategies
It is key to the success of this programme that the sheets and records are not
used as weapons, they are simply a method of recording what has happened, the
behaviour itself and the outcome.
“If you carry on, I’ll give you a pink sheet or record” may possibly elicit a
less than favourable response from the students and then an escalation of the
conflict usually occurs. All the sheets or records have a space to write down
what action is taken as a response. This should be the target outcome of the
discussion with the student.
“If you continue to do that, I may need to speak to you after this session – is
that what you want to do?” Here the student is being given a choice. Hopefully,
in most cases, the student will make a good choice. If they do not, carry
through the process after the lesson has ended and 1-1, not in public
view. After resolving the issue, complete the appropriate sheets or
records and fill it in with the student and explain why it is being done
Normally this results in a neutral response to the sheets or records as it is
seen as a facilitator and recording mechanism, not a punishment.
Anonymity and seclusion is very important in closing the issues and moving
on as others may waft the fires and want to see more action