CLASSROOM CORRECTION SEQUENCE:

What is the classroom correction sequence?

The classroom correction sequence is a strategy used across the school to maintain a consistent approach to behaviour management within the classrooms. The correction sequence clearly outlines what occurs when students are redirected by the teacher during class time. The emphasis is on returning children to focus on their learning when they may be distracted or causing distraction within the classroom. The sequence is displayed in classrooms as the accompanying image.

The Correction Sequence is a visual reminder for the children to return to their work displaying the expected classroom behaviours for the task at hand. Your child may begin to talk about the sequence as he/she begins to understand the system a little more. Once understood, the learning of all children, including your own, will be enhanced. We are continuing to enhance the use of this tool to support our students to remain active learners.

How can I support my child with the correction sequence?

It is important that a positive approach is used by parents when talking with their children about the classroom correction sequence. Rather than asking, ‘Were you moved on the Correction Sequence today?’  try to change the dialogue you have with your child. It is also important to recognise that, just as you appreciate a few question-free minutes to decompress when you get home at the end of the day, your child might need the same thing. But once you're both home and enjoying a snack or some downtime together, start your new approach to the after-school chats.

How should I talk to my child about their day at school? 

It may take a few attempts over the course of a week or two, but start switching up your questions from "How was your day?" or "How did school go?" or “Did you move on the correction sequence?” to more open-ended questions. These require your child to mull over their day and put a little thought into their answers, and provide you with something more informative than the usual "I don't know" or "nothing."

 Examples of Open Ended Questions to try:

• What was your favourite part about school today?

• Tell me one new thing you learned at school today and I'll tell you one thing I learned at work/home.

• Who or what made you laugh today?

• What's your favourite thing about your teacher?

• What project are you working on in Art/Science/History?

• What skills are you working on in PE/Sport?

• What book(s) did you read today? Tell me a little bit about the characters/story.

• What does your teacher have planned this week/tomorrow?

• What are you looking forward to at school tomorrow?

• What has been your most favorite activity this year (ask this at various points throughout the year)?

Do the children still get recognised for displaying appropriate and expected behaviour?

The usual classroom reinforcements and rewards are always in place and the children are able to receive acknowledgements and earn rewards even if a correction has been given. Children may break a rule or not keep to the expectation, but if they later do the right thing then this can be acknowledged by a teacher.

At the beginning of each day all students are moved back to the top of the sequence for a fresh start.