Time Out
by Nicolette Liberta
1. Time Out is NOT:
1.1. a place
1.2. isolation
1.3. reward
1.4. punishment
1.5. permanent fix
2. Many ways this can be implemented in the classroom
3. Non-observation
3.1. student is removed from distraction
3.1.1. student is facing wall or corner
3.1.2. unable to participate in during lesson
4. Seclusionary
4.1. most severe
4.1.1. removed from classroom
4.1.2. alone in alternate location
4.1.3. visible to teacher
4.1.4. student should never be left without supervision
5. Time Out is:
5.1. used to re-direct behavior
5.2. decrease specific behaviors
5.3. offers guidelines
5.4. more than simply putting a child in a corner
6. Key Words
6.1. Classroom Management
6.2. Intervention Strategies
6.3. Behavior Management
6.4. Reinforcing Environments
6.5. Non Reinforcing Environments
6.6. Tough Kids
7. Sit & Watch
7.1. student is removed from distraction causing behavior
7.1.1. seperated from group
7.1.2. allowed to observe lesson, but not able to participate
8. Interclass
8.1. more severe behavior issues
8.1.1. removed from classroom
8.1.2. moved to alternate location
8.1.3. last 20-30 minutes