substance use prevention teaching strategy using goal setting for high school kids?
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yes, but not like the police does it.... fear doesn't work--knowledge does!!
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May try here; http://www.prevention.com/category/0,5775,s1-2-69-0-0-0,00.html   If your pop-up blocker not on you get two, a survey and a subscription form, just close them on the x top right. In school we did the Roll the head around, bend over and touch opposite toes, and jumping jacks, they good for something fast and get the circulation going. May try some Music in a Boombox the kids like not you!!! ;-D
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It is hard for a preteen to concentrate on their homework. I know I work with them all day and then I come home to my oldest which has the same problem. The one thing that I have noticed is if they are struggling with it then they start to daydream. Thats when you go over to them and ask them if they are doing okay if they are then ask them to teach it to you.  This way you have their attention on the work and it is almost turning it in to family time.  IF they are having problems then thats your chance in helping them get back on track.  And another thing when he does do well for you remember to reward with words. Like for instance "hey you did a good job getting it done thank you." Positive words always works.
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A psychosocial-psychoeducational group therapeutic intervention for recurrent suicide attempters is being developed which involves a combination of open discussion of the daily lived experience of individuals who have made repeated suicide attempts, and teaching new skills that can be used to "stay safe". The goal outcome of skill use, staying "safe", means avoiding making an attempt or engaging in behaviour that is harmful to the person. Participants in this program are taught skills which they can reasonably apply in their everyday lives, from "basic personal rights" to self-soothing, setting boundaries in interpersonal relationships, distraction tactics, problem solving strategies, and the idea that distress felt in the moment, no matter how unendurable, is not permanent but an experience that will pass. The goal of the program is to provide a supportive environment in which skill use is discussed each week, and successful skill use is consistently met with praise from other participants and the facilitators.
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I also teach middle school and was having some problems at the beginning of this year.  I had some loud mouthed boys who forced me to be a b*tch to keep control of the class.  As a result I felt that my relationship with the "good" students was suffering.  What I did to fix this was create an incentive.  Since my problems were mainly behavior problems, I created a game called "Hot Shots".  Everyday the class worked as a team to earn points for good behavior (ex. staying quiet in transistion times, doing things the first time they're asked, keeping their mouths shut when I'm talking,etc....essentially, what they should be doing anyway)  Everytime they did something good I put a point on the board.  When they started to become obnoxious or not do what was asked of them I'd take a point away.  I also hung a Nerf basketball hoop over the door in my room.  For the last five minutes of every class I drew names out of a container and that student got to go the back of the room and shoot a hoop.  If they made it I gave them another point.  One student got to shoot for every behavior point they had earned that day.  We had a big score board on the side of my classroom where I kept track of all my classes scores as well as a count down of how many days were left of the game (we started with 30 school days...that was too long, i recommend 15-20 days) at the end of those 30 days the class with the highest score won an icecream party.  We also started off the whole game by talking about our class as a basketball team (since most 8th graders can relate to basketball).  We talked about how everyone has to play a part and work their hardest for the team to be successful.  The phrase "We win as a team, we lose as a team" became our class motto.  And we also dicussed that just like with a basketball team, we need a coach, and for the time that they are in my room, I am the "coach", so I call the shots.  It has made an amazing improvement in the room.  The kids hold each other accountable because they don't want to lose to another team, they listen to and respect me more, and my rapport with them has improved tremendously.  It gives us something common other than "school stuff" to get excited about together, which allows them to open up to me about additional things.  Maybe something like this would work for you.  Good luck
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There are many methods / strategies.  A teacher / teacher to be would be wise to learn many and be ready to implement any of them to accommodate different "learning styles."\n\nLecturing\nMini-lecture\nGroup study\nCooperative Learning\nDebates\nTextbook reading and response\nIntegrating technology\nRole Playing\nGames\nHands on activities\netc.
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Homework should be given as practice, but not in excess, and only after guided practice in the classroom with teacher feedback. Studies show homework before high school really has no effect on increased student achievement. But I believe it is good practice in lower grades in moderation.\n\nI team taught with a special ed. teacher in 3rd grade math. Both the regular ed. and special ed. kids achieved. It was a great experience. It does require planning on both teachers' parts. Share the load and don't let it be a time when one person "gets a break."\n\nGrading should be based on a variety of methods both formative and summative. Things like quizzes, teacher observation, unit tests and performance-based tasks should be used.\n\nTeachers usually don't have much choice on how report cards are done. They are a system-generated tool based on grades that are input by the teacher and averaged. Always write a positive comment if you have to write a negative comment. All kids are good at something.\n\nClassroom management is best when based on your individual style and class. Some teachers and students are able to handle "productive noise" (best for learning) and others require quiet. Read Harry Wong's book The First Days of School for great ideas for setting up routines and procedures that will help kids feel safe and responsible in their classroom environment.
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yeh i do agree because teachers aren't too focused on motivating their students and standards are lower than they used to be. For physical ed, teachers dont care to teach that much, they just have the students play and assume that they know everything.
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Sorry, it can not be cured, however the best strategy I know of that is natural is structure.  Have structure built into every aspect of their life.  Stay with a strict schedule and have things be predictable for the child.  It works for me and I have several students in my classroom who have difficulty with A.D.H.D.
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https://umdrive.memphis.edu/tsalyer/public/%234%20DEMO%20LP-%20Corrie.doc\n\nthis is a great lesson plan that my friend did.  its for public use.  check it out.
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What is your topic?\n\nTry making a word scramble with words from your theme. Have the kids work in groups of 3 or 4 to unscramble the words. The first team to finish (or first 2 teams) wins candy. \nCandy motivates any high school student.\n\nPlay basketball. Have the kids go up (1 kid from each row) and ask a question from your presentation. The first kid to write the correct answer on the board gets to take a shot. You can get a hoop from the dollar store, or use a wad of paper and the trash can. If they make the basket they get an extra point (or 2 points) for their team. The winning row gets candy. Tell them up front that there is a prize. They will be motivated.\n\nI also play the flyswatter game. Put a bunch of random answers on the board (or if you need to prepare ahead a large piece of paper that you tack to the board). Divide the class in 2. One from each team goes to the board. Ask a question. The first team to hit the answer gets the point. You have to keep it moving fast. State the rules; NO HITTING each other! Downside; you have to give candy to half the class lol!\n\nI have more, but those are what I think is best. If you don't like them I can try to think of something else.
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ABSOLUTELY!!!!!\n\nWe test athletes, don't we??!!!\n\nPeople who work with children need to meet a minimum standard of behavior. I think sobriety is not too much to require.\n\nAdd several more vocations to the list, too!!!\n\n\nWe can START with any job description that includes putting OTHER PEOPLE IN JAIL FOR DOING DRUGS. That would include police, lawyers, judges, principles and TEACHERS.
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1. discipline. We seem to have given up on this concept. We don't want to "hurt" any one's feelings. We really need to teach kids at a young age that there are consequences for thier actions.\n2. Rewards. Kids should only be rewarded for excellence. No more rewarding everyone. Why should I try harder if the guy next to me does nothing and gets the same reward?\n3. Trust. The student must be able to trust that you are fair and just and that you care about thier success.
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You could do a report on interventions used to keep juvenile offenders from becoming adult offenders.  There should be much written on that topic.  Programs that have been used over the years include the "Scared Straight" approach and I'm confident that you should have ample material.  Good luck.
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Reduce their intake of junk food and focus more on physical activity.Control TV viewing and video games and instead set an example to kids by eating healthy and doing physical activities yourself.Make them more conscious of their appearance and encourage them to look smart.Make them realize the importance of not coming across as sloppy people.
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I have taken training classes in Guiding and Teaching Kids with Challenging Behaviors, it was taught by a child psychologist there are also books on the market that are very helpful as well 2 in particular are "The Explosive Child" by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D and "The Difficult Child" by Stanley Turecki, MD.
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One method that takes a bit of time but worked for a friend is volunteering to teach at a local youth club, ie...YMCA, Boys and Girls Club or even a local gym.  Keep it small one or two nights a week.  You'll get a few that get hooked on it that will want to continue more than the basics you're teaching there.