Effective Strategies for Positive Behavior Reinforcement

PBIS Play-by-Play: Reinforcement Campus Name Here

PBIS Play-By-Play: Reviewing The Big 6

T-TESS & PBIS in the Classroom Visual representation of the connection between: PBIS in the Classroom T-TESS Domain 3 (Learning Environment) PBIS in the Classroom is also connected to other dimensions in Domain 1 (Planning) and Domain 2 (Instruction)

PBIS Play-By-Play Reinforcement Reinforcement only occurs if the behavior is likely to increase in the future. When providing reinforcers, we should make the connection between the reinforcement and the appropriate behavior. Then, we can shift toward natural reinforcement. In many cases, the natural reinforcers aren t enough to maintain the behaviors we want!

PBIS Play-By-Play Reinforcement Teachers should use a continuum of strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior, including: Specific and contingent praise Group contingencies Behavior contracts Token economies Praise is the most widely used reinforcer in the classroom. The most effective praise is specific and contingent. At a minimum, all teachers should be using specific and contingent praise in the classroom.

Think-Pair-Share Think about the following sentiment some teachers may believe about their classrooms. Pair -- with your shoulder partner, discuss at least 2 reinforcement strategies you would recommend to him/her. Share with your team and document (completed by recorder) the strategies on the Reinforcement section of your chart paper.

PBIS Play-by-Play: Reinforcement Besides specific praise and using the school-wide reinforcement system, what other reinforcers can I use to acknowledge student behavior?

PBIS Play-by-Play: Reinforcers Reinforcement continuum is an array of types of reinforcers ranging from extrinsic to intrinsic. As desired behaviors increase, more internal reinforcers should be utilized. A reinforcer is only reinforcing if it increases the likelihood of the desired behavior! Be sure we are using the most desired reinforcers!

PBIS Play-by-Play: Reinforcement If you were facilitating this activity, what would you do differently? Five Types: Adult Approval Competitive Approval Peer Approval Independent Rewards Consumable Rewards Take the test! Strategy: Forced Choice Reinforcement Menu What is your Individual Reinforcement Purpose: A method to informally assess an individual s reinforcement preferences. Type?

Think, Write-Pair, Write-Share NOTE: optional activity Think about how you may use one or more of these strategy in your classroom. Write-Pair write about how the strategy can positively impact your classroom. Discuss with your shoulder partner. Write-Share As a team/group, discuss the benefits of the strategy and determine your level of commitment.

Other Strategies NOTE: optional slide PBIS Team can enter additional plays from the playbook decided upon in the PBIS team training.

Time OutI May Need More Support! Consider... Collaborating with a PBIS team member. Visiting the Office of Student Behavioral Support Services intranet page. Seeking out appropriate sessions in Eduphoria. Conversing with campus administration and support staff.