MO SW-PBS has identified Eight Effective Classroom Practices that have been shown to impact academic learning time and ultimately student achievement while ensuring a positive learning environment. Implementing these evidence-based practices has been shown to maximize learning for all students while minimizing discipline problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETLPs ZIP

Lesson Description/Outcome Handouts/Resources
Lesson 1

Overview Tier 1 Effective Teaching and Learning Practices (ETLPs) for the Classroom

 

This lesson introduces the Classroom Effective Teaching and Learning Practice (ETLPs) for behavior. These eight instructional practices have been shown to decrease unexpected behavior and increase academic learning time.

By the end of this lesson, participants will ….

  • Explain to others the power of positive and proactive strategies in establishing an effective classroom learning environment.
  • Understand and access the 8 ETLPs Lessons and Materials available for professional learning and implementation support.

 

While this lesson does not have any specific handouts, participants might be interested in reviewing the MO SW-PBS Classroom ETLP Teacher Tools developed for each of the 8 ETLPs to become more familiar with these resources as they provide a framework for professional learning, teacher self reflection and monitoring of each practice, and a practice profile for use as a self-rating scale.

Bonus Material:

Introduction to Effective Classroom Practices

  • MO SW-PBS has identified Eight Effective Classroom Practices that have been shown to increase the likelihood of appropriate behavior and decrease problem behavior while increasing academic learning time.

 

Lesson 2

Systems Support the Effective Teaching and Learning Practices (ETLPs)

This lesson describes the tools and processes for supporting INDIVIDUALS in the implementation of Effective Teaching and Learning Practices (ETLPs). Using the Self-Assessments and Practice Profiles provided for each of the ETLPs, the LEADERSHIP TEAM will reflect on a plan for training, coaching, and providing feedback to support teachers. This lesson is most applicable for LEADERSHIP TEAMs.

By the end of this lesson, participants will ….

  • Understand the logic of multi-tiered approach to teacher professional learning and support.
  • Become familiar with the MO SW-PBS Classroom Effective Teaching and Learning Practices Teacher Tools that include Self-Assessments and Practice Profiles, and how the self-assessments can help teachers and leadership teams set goals and determine professional development priorities
  • Become familiar with the Teacher ETLP Self Monitoring Planning Guide which walks individual teachers through making their own plan for professional growth.
  • Learn the components a leadership team needs to put in place to provide coordinated, organization wide high-quality professional development (HQPD).
T1C8L2 HO1. Teacher ETLP Self-Monitoring Plan

T1C8L2 HO2. Checklist for Planning Professional Learning Supports

Bonus Material:

Supporting Classroom PBIS Practices and Systems (Dr. Jen Freeman – UCONN)
Lesson 3

Classroom Expectations & Rules ETLP #1

This lesson describes the process to develop and teach classroom expectations and rules.

By the end of this lesson, participants will ….

  • Develop classroom expectations and rules, and establish a system to consistently teach and reinforce these expectations and rules.
  • Establish a process to self monitor the implementation of classroom procedures and routines with fidelity, consistency and equity.
T1C8L3 HO1. MO SW-PBS Classroom Expectations and Rules Teacher Tool
T1C8L3 HO2. Classroom Expectations & Rules Planning & Implementation Guide
T1C8L4 HO3. Teacher Effective Teaching & Learning Practice (ETLP) Self-Monitoring Plan

Bonus Material:

ETLP 1 Classroom Expectations & Rules Acquisition Podcast

  • Introductory video on Classroom Expectations and Rules.
ETLP 1 Classroom Expectations & Rules – Training Video

  • Training video on Classroom Expectations and Rules that includes classroom implementation examples and interviews with teachers.
Lesson 4

Effective Teaching and Learning Practices Classroom Procedures & Routines ETLP #2

This lesson describes the process to develop and teach efficient and effective classroom procedures, which when taught to fluency become routines that all students can follow.

By the end of this lesson participants will be able to…

  • Identify and develop classroom procedures.
  • Plan for implementation of procedures to create routines.
  • Deliver effective feedback to students to reinforce expected behaviors and correct unexpected behaviors.
  • Establish a process to self monitor the implementation of classroom procedures and routines with fidelity, consistency and equity.
T1C8L4 HO1. MO SW-PBS Classroom Procedures and Routines Teacher Tool

T1C8L4 HO2. Classroom Procedures & Routines – Planning & Implementation Guide

T1C8L4 HO3. Teacher Effective Teaching & Learning Practice (ETLP) Self-Monitoring Plan

Bonus Material:

ETLP 2 Classroom Procedures & Routines Acquisition Podcast

  • Introductory video on Classroom Procedures & Routines.
ETLP 2 Classroom Procedures & Routines – Training Video

  • Training video on Classroom Procedures and Routines that includes classroom implementation examples and interviews with teachers.
Lesson 5

Classroom Encouraging Expected Behavior ETLP #3

This lesson describes the use of positive, specific feedback mirroring a schoolwide recognition system within the classroom environment to encourage expected behavior in the classroom.

By the end of this lesson, participants will ….

  • Create a plan to leverage Preferred Adult Behaviors.
  • Explain the rationale for using positive specific feedback to reinforce expected student behaviors within classrooms.
  • Develop a menu of reinforcers that includes social attention, activities and tangibles that appeal to all students, that are available frequently, intermittently and/or occasionally.
  • Establish and implement a process/strategy for self-monitoring the use of positive specific feedback with fidelity, consistency and equity with all students.
MO SW-PBS Teacher Tool: Encouraging Expected Classroom Behavior

Classroom Encouraging Planning & Implementation Guide

Teacher Effective Teaching & Learning Practices (ETLP) Self-Monitoring Plan

Bonus Material:

ETLP 3 Classroom Encouraging Expected Behavior Acquisition Podcast

  • Introductory video on Classroom Encouraging Expected Behavior.
ETLP 3 Classroom Encouraging Expected Behavior – Training Video

  • Training video on Classroom Encouraging Expected Behaviors that includes classroom implementation examples and interviews with teachers.
Lesson 6

Classroom Discouraging Unexpected Behavior ETLP #4

This lesson describes the use of a proactive approach to discipline that includes both indirect and direct strategies to discourage unexpected behavior.

By the end of this lesson, participants will ….

Explain the rationale for using a proactive approach to classroom discouraging unexpected behavior.

Learn to apply function-based thinking as you observe and attempt to understand unexpected behavior in your classroom.

Create a plan for indirect and direct strategies to discourage unexpected behavior in your classroom.

T1C8L6 HO1. Classroom Discouraging Teacher Tool

T1C8L6 HO2. Classroom Discouraging Planning & Implementation Guide

T1C8L6 HO3. Matching: Discouraging Unexpected Behavior to Corresponding Direct Strategies

T1C8L6 HO4. Teacher Effective Teaching & Learning Practices (ETLP) Self-Monitoring Plan

Bonus Material:

ETLP 4 Classroom Discouraging Unexpected Behavior Acquisition Podcast

  • Introductory video on Classroom Discouraging Unexpected Behavior.
ETLP 4 Classroom Discouraging Unexpected Behavior – Training Video

  • Training video on Classroom Discouraging Unexpected Behaviors that includes classroom implementation examples and interviews with teachers.
Tool Description
ECP5.1 Teacher Tool – Active Supervision Teacher Tool for Classroom Active Supervision that includes a summary of the practice, research, implementation examples, and a self-assessment.
ECP5.2 Classroom Module Active Supervision Training PowerPoint –
Classroom Active Supervision
ECP5.3 Components of Active Supervision Activity with a scenario provided to identify the components of Active Supervision.
ECP5.4 Active Supervision Personal Reflection Personal reflection worksheet to assist in incorporating Active Supervision into classroom instruction.
ECP5.5 Classroom Active Supervision Assessment Teacher self-assessment to review current implementation of Active Supervision components.
Tool Description
ECP6.1 Teacher Tool – Classroom Opportunities to Respond Teacher Tool for Classroom Opportunities to Respond that includes a summary of the practice, research, implementation examples, and a self-assessment.
ECP6.2 Classroom Module Opportunities to Respond Training PowerPoint – Classroom Opportunities to Respond
ECP6.3 Guided Notes Opportunities to Respond Guided notes to be used with Classroom Module Opportunities to Respond.
ECP6.4 Review of Opportunity to Respond Strategies Handout that can be used to review the Opportunity to Respond strategies.
Tool Description
ECP7.1 Teacher Tool – Classroom Activity Sequencing and Offering Choice Teacher Tool for Classroom Activity Sequencing & Offering Choice that includes a summary of the practice, research, implementation examples, and a self-assessment.
ECP7.2 Classroom Module Activity Sequencing and Offering Choice Training PowerPoint – Classroom Activity Sequencing & Offering Choice
ECP7.3 Task Interspersal Personal Reflection Person reflection worksheet to help Identify ways to mix mastered material in with new material in each activity or assignment.
ECP7.4 Student Choice Activities Scenario provided with different types of choices; includes personal reflection.
Tool Description
ECP8.1 Teacher Tool Classroom Task Difficulty Teacher Tool for Classroom Activity Sequencing & Offering Choice that includes a summary of the practice, research, implementation examples, and a self-assessment.
ECP8.2 Classroom Module Task Difficulty Training PowerPoint – Classroom Activity Sequencing & Offering Choice
ECP8.3 Task Difficulty Personal Reflection Person reflection worksheet to help Identify ways to mix mastered material in with new material in each activity or assignment.
ECP8.4 Task Difficulty Example Vignettes Scenario provided with different types of choices; includes personal reflection.
ECP8.5 Addressing Task Difficulty in Your Classroom Worksheet to identify ways Task Difficulty strategies can be incorporated into classroom instruction.

MO SW-PBS Effective Teaching & Learning Practices