EDUC 350 Field Notes #5-Discovery Classroom Culture

Example Demonstrated

Attending Skills used without prompting

Redirect

Hallway Conversation

Ok Child

Explanation

Students look up while the teacher gives

directions. Students ask clarifying
questions. Students are quiet while their
peers are talking.
A student was one the computer at an
inappropriate time. The teacher had a
private, quiet conversation about the
behavior and gave one redirect. The
teacher also removed the computer.
A student jabbed a neighbor with a pencil.
The teacher gave the class directions and
pulled the student into the hall. The
student returned to class with improved
behavior.
The teacher played the laugh line gamer
with her students. Then she played the
1-10 game. She was excited and laughed
along with them.

Not OK child

Nurturing Parent

Critical Parent
Adult

N/A
The teacher told students they were
funny even when others were not
laughing. She was warm and encouraging.
Youll get it!
The teacher firmly said stop to a
distracting student. She stood over
students while they sat.
I dont want you to _____. Im
gladbut I need The teacher was
direct, calm, and reasonable. She actively
listened to student responses and gave
eye contact.

How do you think Discovery could impact your classroom? Explain?

Discovery can help me distinguish between appropriate behaviors in specific situations. It was
interesting to note that I never observed the teacher as a Not OK Child. This role will never
be appropriate in my classroom. I should aim to be an Adult as much as possible. In
moderation, I believe OK Child and Nurturing Parent can create a positive class climate.