Tag: expectations

  • Behavior Is Not Static

    Behavior is not fixed. It’s fluid, dynamic, and shaped by a continuous exchange between individuals and their environment. At its core, behavior is interaction — a response to internal drives or external stimuli. Hunger, attention, fear, joy, the need for safety or belonging — all of these spark behavioral responses, often unconsciously. In our classrooms,…

  • Rules of Engagement

    In schools, they are known by many names: rules, expectations, guidelines, directions, pathways to learning, the code, the blueprint, standards, norms, recipe for success, to name just a few. They can serve a far greater purpose than simple managing behavior. In my classroom, I considered those the norms for our interactions, as they were m,…