3+-+Classroom+Management

= **Logical Consequences** =

For behaviour problems in the classroom and school, it is important that we consider logical consequences. With logical consequences, we draw connections for students between undesirable behaviour, what behaviour would be more appropriate and then establish consequences that:
 * provide a restitution (an appropriate solution to a problem)
 * teach behaviour that can replace undesirable behaviour
 * ensure student dignity remains intact

Watch the following video related to positive discipline strategies and logical consequences:

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 * Choose a scenario below and provide a logical consequence (or revise/add to a current consequence):**
 * ===**Scenario**=== || ===**Logical Consequence**=== ||
 * In the classroom, a student is continually interrupting the teacher when they are giving directions. After several low key responses, the student is still not responding. || Take the child aside, explain to them why they are being disciplined, and how this is a consequence of their actions. Separate child's desk from the rest of the class, which allows for them to still be a part of the class, but not be easily distracted. Once child has begun to behave, and not interrupt the student will be able to move their desk back into the group. ||
 * A student is found to be stealing items from the desks of their classmates. || Have the student write an apology or verbally apologize to the victim of his or her theft. This gives a consequence that directly correlates to the negative behaviour. ||
 * The student refuses to do any work in the classroom – during math, they put their head down on the desk and refuse to complete the assignment given to the class. || Tell the student that they will continue on their work until they are done rather than join in on the fun math activity or go on a recess/lunch break. ||
 * During a soccer game at recess time, one of your students is reported to have been tripping other students and pushing them on the field. || Have the student sit out at recess and apologize to the students he tripped. ||