So far, I have implemented two behavior systems in my classroom. One for the whole class, and another for 4 boys. The whole class behavior system is a positive behavior system in which the class has the ability to earn a paper clip for each subject throughout the day. If they earn the clip, they attach it to another clip that hangs on the front board. The first paper clip is attached to the top of the whiteboard. When the paper clip chain reaches the whiteboard tray, the class receives a reward (extra recess, popsicle party, etc) that they decided on. It is working very well in the class and has helped the students learn to work together to achieve a goal. The other behavior system for the 4 boys is an individual system in which each boy has a goal for the week. They earn points for positive behavior to reach their goal each week. This is also going very well, especially in the last two weeks. I am using the individual behavior system for my BIP. The implementation of the BIP is going wel…it is the note-taking that I’m struggling with. I have tried to hold a clipboard with me so that I can take notes during class, but even that takes too much time away from my students. I end up trying to jot things down during lunch, but I often forget specifics at that point. I am monitoring the implementation of the BIP, and making adjustments to it as I see necessary. In that respect, the project is going well. I just need to find an efficient, less time-consuming way of gathering notes and observations. Any suggestions?
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I am having the exact same problem. The only time that I have to take notes is during lunch, recess and after school hours. However, I am having the same issue with forgetting specific details about my student because I do not have the time to focus on an individual student during classes. The only suggestion I can make is to continue doing what you are doing. Take mental notes of only the most important aspects of the plan. For instance, if you are trying to control outburst, note how many outbursts those students have made during the day but do not worry about the specific outburst. I would also make notes about changes in your own instruction when their outbursts are less than usually. This maybe even more difficult for you because you are doing BIPs on more than one individual student. I do not know how much help this will be but it is the best advice I can offer. Wish I could be more help.
Nic