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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Please remember:
- To leave an informative report at the
conclusion of your daily OT assignment
(what accomplished, high points of your
day, any problem areas – curriculum,
teaching supports, students, etc).
- To report any classroom problems to
someone who can help…complain
effectively!
- Never leave an OT assignment where a
student may complain to parents/guardians
concerning you, without clarifying your
position with school administration—
verbally or, preferably, in writing before
leaving the school.
- Any questions? Call 613-723-0959 or email
to occasional@oectaottawa.ca
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT:
What you might try in the classroom.
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Awards and certificates - use positive feedback to maintain proper student behaviour.
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Catch them being good - focus on the good behaviour a child displays.
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Peer pressure - learn some techniques for changing peer pressure from negative to positive.
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Setting limits – establish general guidelines for setting limits with all children.
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What I wish I had known when I was a new teacher – seek out valuable and effective
words of advice from experienced teachers.
- Create an age-appropriate “bag of tricks” to enhance your daily OT work, when needed.
WAYS TO PRAISE KIDS:
You don't always have to say "very good"!
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"Now you've figured it out!"
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"That's the best ever!"
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"You've got that down pat!"
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"Aren't you proud of yourself?"
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"Good thinking!"
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"I knew you could do it!"
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"Sensational!"
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"You outdid yourself today!"
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"Nice going!"
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I couldn't have done better myself!"
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Check careerlab.com/99.htm for 89 more ideas!
PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES
TRICKS FOR THE OCCASIONAL TEACHER'S BAG
- Extra pencils, pens, markers (dry erase), chalk
- Stickers, ink stamp and pad
- Name tags and hall passes
- Bandaids
- Seating chart forms
- Daily schedule forms
- Personal favourites—special paper, activity sheets,etc…
- Literature selections
- Video
- Whistle
- Sunscreen, change of clothes, hat, scarf
- Sneakers or flat shoes
Add any other items that would help you when the class is
not prepared for an OT.
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