Most redirection sounds like a warning — and kids can tell. AND that can often backfire, especially when the redirection doesn’t even work. If you’ve ever tried to redirect a student only to have to do it again 5 minutes later, this one is for you!
In this episode, I’m giving you the exact four-part redirection script to use for student behavior issues. When I use it in my classroom, it works! (And when I forget to use it… well, you know… I’m just repeating myself a few minutes later.
Plus, I’ll share the most important part of making any redirection effective. (You probably already know this in your gut, but a reminder every now and again can’t hurt!)
~Elizabeth
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The point that students can tell when a redirection is really just a warning is so important. I’m especially interested in trying a redirection script that prevents the same behavior from resurfacing five minutes later.
The point about students recognizing when redirection sounds like a warning really resonates. A script that prevents repeating the same correction five minutes later seems much more practical than simply escalating reminders.
The point that redirection can sound like a warning really resonated—students often recognize that tone immediately. I’m especially interested in trying a script that redirects behavior without creating a power struggle or needing to be repeated five minutes later.