Spencer Kagan
Win-Win Discipline and Collaborative Learning
Theory on Classroom Management
He co-authored a book called Win-WIn Discipline. This theory of discipline says student misbehavior stems from an unmet need. The role of teacher is to determine the position the student is coming from and respond according to the position of the student. The ultimate goal is to meet the need and change the behavior to result in a win for the teacher and the class.
He has over 200 "structures" for collaboration and classroom management.
WIN-WIN DISCIPLINE: The 5 P's
Pillars
Same Side- the teacher is on the Same Side as the student
Shared Responsibility- Arriving at an understanding with the student
Learned Responsibility- the student learns alternative ways of meeting his/her own needs without disruption
Procedures
Procedures serve as the prevention of disruptions. Teachers should create and practice procedures as well as have positive interactions with the students to minimize the need to cause distractions.
Positions
This is the mindset or need of the student. Teachers must accept the student's position, but not the behavior. The proper behavior must be taught while meeting the students need.
Process
This deals with the response to misbehavior. The teacher identifies the behavior and it's reason and responds appropriately with the matching strategy.
Programs
These are ongoing happenings that encourage the appropriate behavior. Kagan suggests cooperative learning activities and engaging lessons to reduce misbehavior.
COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES - HOW DOES IT LOOK IN THE CLASSROOM?
- Numbered Heads Together - The teacher poses a questions to the class. In mixed ability groups of 4, students make sure all group members know the answer. When the teacher calls a name, or number, the students answers.
- Rally Coach - In pairs, one student solves a problem , while the other coaches. Then they switch roles.
- Timed Pair Share - In pairs, one student talks for a set amount of time while the other listens. When the signal is given, they switch roles