Learning Activity 1-B-1

Classroom Management for Self-Responsibility

Blog - 18 points (13 points for the post and 5 points for the reply)

Blog Rubric

1. There are six “Self-Responsible Action Statements” that express the basic tenets of how self-responsible people behave. Read about them in Key Information.
   
   
2. Respond to the following:
   
   
   • Identify any of the Self-Responsible Action Statements (MYSELF) that would have served you when you were growing up. Explain why.
   • Which statement(s) would you like to adopt for yourself personally? Why is it (are they) important to you?
   • Identify one or more of the statements that you would like to institute in your classroom. Explain why.
   
   
3. Post your comments to your Blog 1-B-1: Classroom Management for Self-Responsibility.
   
   
4. Read other class members’ comments and reply to one or more of your classmates
   

Learning Activity 1-B-2

Students with Low Self-Responsibility

Assignment - 30 points

Assignment Rubric

1. Name three or more students whom you consider to be low in self-responsibility. Use first names only.
   
   
2. Describe two of the students, explaining the self-responsibility issues you’ve noticed and how these issues affect the student, your class, and you.
   
   
3. Post your descriptions to Assignments 1-B-2: Students with Low Self-Responsibility. (You will describe the third student in 1-C-2.)

Learning Activity 1-B-3

Looks Like/Sounds Like

Blog - 18 points (15 points for the post and 3 points for the reply)

Blog Rubric

1. You may gain clarity about the self-responsible behaviors you want in your classroom by identifying in very specific terms what self-responsibility looks like and sounds like.
2. In a blog post titled "Looks Like/Sounds Like <<Your Name>>" list two categories:
   • Title the first category "Looks Like" and list several behaviors that are self-responsible, such as turning in assignments on time or having all necessary supplies. Focus on specific, observable behaviors rather than judgments, inferences, or opinions. For example, “respectful” is not a behavior; however, a student may show respect by the following behaviors: waiting until a speaker is finished before talking, and raising his or her hand before speaking. 
   • Title the second category "Sounds Like" and list what you would hear a self-responsible student say. You may list actual words such as "I did it," or more general comments such as "asks for help when needed." As an example, a student "sounds like" he or she is being respectful when they politely ask pertinent and thoughtful questions of the guest speaker.
3. Read the postings from your class members. Are there any behaviors you agree with? Are there any that you question? Post a reply to a classmate stating the reason why you agree or disagree with one or more of the behaviors.