INTASC+5

=INTASC #5: Motivation and Behavior = = = ==== The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. ==== INTASC 5A | INTASC 5B

 **A. The teacher provides an effective learning environment and can organize and manage a classroom that encourages positive social interaction** __What is this artifact?__ This artifact is an **explanation of the different types of behavior management tools used in my classroom** at Forest Ridge. Forest Ridge is a PBIS school, meaning there is a school-wide behavior management program set in place. This artifact explains the system set in place by the PBIS committee, as well as the additions and modifications I used within my classroom in order to **promote a positive learning environment socially, academically, and interpersonally.**

__How does this artifact demonstrate evidence of your mastery of the INTASC principle?__ This artifact demonstrates my mastery of this INTASC principle because **it illustrates my ability to take a behavior management plan, manipulate it to meet the needs of the students, and successfully implement it to promote a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation**. My adapted behavior management systems encouraged **students to be accountable for their individual efforts** by forcing them to be responsible for their positive and negative behaviors. When a student moves his or her egg, it shows **ownership in his or her own behavior**. In addition, my adapted behavior management system encourages students to be accountable for the behavior of their classmates as well. If the class was cooperating and working together, they would earn puzzle pieces. **Students build positive self-esteem** when they earn their rewards. This attitude creates a positive learning environment that promotes active engagement and student learning. **Students are not distracted by their peers, instead they are motivated to participate and learn**.

__In what way did this artifact contribute to/relate to positive impact on student learning?__
 * Behavior management is key to a positive learning environment**. If the students are out of control, then the amount of learning that can occur is minimal. Even if one or two students are misbehaving, the time it takes to discipline them takes away from time that could be spent teaching. With my behavior management system, if a student is misbehaving all that needs to be done is for me to tell the student to go and move their name. There is no debate and minimal time taken away from learning. **The student is accountable for their behavior** whether it is positive or negative behavior.

__Where does this artifact fit in the JPTAAR cycle?__
 * This artifact fits in the planning and teaching part of the JPTAAR cycle**. It fits in planning because it is important to come up with positive behavior management before you teach in order to maximize your effectiveness in the classroom. It is possible to deal with behaviors on the spot, but preparing for both the negative and positive behaviors you will encounter in the classroom leads to a more successful classroom. This artifact fits in the teaching part of the JPTAAR cycle because **teaching is more than just relaying information. It is all about //how// you relay the information**. If students are talking or distracted, they will not be learning. If students are motivated and focused, they will learn and absorb more information. Thus, **it is critical each teacher fosters the best learning environment possible for her students.**

 **B. The teacher plans active learning experiences involving ALL students.** This INTASC principle is included within my unit plan. CD8FBAA3-4963-9D7E-881C-8187DC4DBEE41.02.05