Champs Intro & Chapter 1 (Classroom MGMT) Flashcards

CHAMPS Approach Overview

• CHAMPS is an acronym representing essential expectations: Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success.
• Encourages teachers to make each student feel like a champion.

Key Principles of Classroom Management

• Structure classrooms to promote responsible behavior through setting, schedules, routines, and quality instruction.
• Teach students behavioral expectations across various classroom situations to ensure respectful and responsible conduct.
• Observe and supervise frequently, utilizing meaningful data to identify and address student behavior effectively.

Interaction and Correction Strategies

• Foster positive interactions by focusing on acknowledging responsible behavior rather than solely responding to misbehavior.
• Develop preplanned, calm, and consistent corrections to behavior; understand chronic misbehavior to facilitate appropriate student responses.

Response To Intervention (RTI)

• RTI is a framework for addressing behavioral and academic challenges, preventing issues from being overlooked.
• Tier 1 involves universal prevention, Tier 2 targets problem-solving, and Tier 3 focuses on intensive problem-solving efforts.

Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

• PBS employs techniques to enhance behavior, recognizing systems and settings as influential factors.
• Aims for long-term strategies to decrease inappropriate behavior and promote essential behavioral skills.

Vision for Success

• Establish a clear vision to guide students towards success, focusing on shaping behavior and motivation.
• Identify long-range instructional and behavioral goals for student achievements.

Motivational Understanding

• Motivation is influenced by a person's desire for success-related rewards and their belief in their potential for success.
• Understanding motivation aids teachers in crafting supportive environments that boost student engagement.

Building Guidelines for Success

• Create and share clear guidelines that outline traits and behaviors conducive to success within the classroom and beyond.
• Maintain high expectations for all students, projecting positivity and fostering their growth.

Family Engagement

• Initiate and maintain contact with students’ families to build positive relationships essential for student success.
• Regular communication reinforces connections and supports student learning.

Principles of Behavior Management

• Reinforce rewarded behaviors to sustain them, while unacknowledged behaviors tend to diminish over time.
• Structure classroom settings purposefully to facilitate responsible behavior among students.

Enhance your understanding of the CHAMPS approach to classroom management with these flashcards. This quiz covers essential principles such as structuring for success and teaching behavioral expectations. Ideal for educators looking to implement effective classroom strategies.