Dr. Randy Sprick
Sprick, R. S. (2009). CHAMPS: A proactive
approach to classroom management (2nd ed). Eugene, OR: Pacific Northwest Publishing
Sprick, R.S. (2013). Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A positive approach to behavior management (3rd ed). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishing
Why CHAMPS?
Positive Behavioral Support
Half of the new teachers will leave the profession within a few years. Why?
Keys to Classroom Management:
Knowledge & Skills
Framework for evaluation
Safe & Civil Schools
Structure
Balance
Efficacy
Marshmallow Tower
buliding the tower
Yes
2
Amongst group only
during activity only
Ask table mates/partner first, then
raise hand if question unresolved
Students will build a tower with provided marshmallows & toothpicks to the height of 6 inches within the allotted time.
No
Short activity - does not require; must be assignment related
working together in group/pairs
not being engaged with group/partner; talking about something other than the activity; sleeping
Conversation
Help
Activity
Movement
Participation
Success
3:1 Ratio
Approach to motivate students using a ratio of 3 positive interactions to every 1 negative interaction
STOIC
90% Threshold
Conversation level
Help
Activity
Movement
Participation
Success
Structure for success
Teach expectations
Observe behaviors
Interact positively
Correct fluently
Increase learning and decrease complacancy
CHAMPS in Action
Marshmallow Activity