Unit: Gordon Model Date: October 4, 2000 By: Aaron Hamann

Scenario: The students will pretend that it is the first day of school and we will collaboratively create a set of classroom guidelines that will be used throughout the year. We will try to avoid punishment and rewards and instead focus on self-discipline. I will try to follow the problem solving process that Gordon outlines.

The learner will:

-Participate in the rule-planning session that Gordon describes

-Learn the difference between Authority E, J, C, and P

-Learn Gordon’s views on Self-Control, Misbehavior, and Authority

-Understand the structure of the behavior window

-Demonstrate understanding by applying Gordon to specific cases

(Interactive Strategies: The group planning session in the anticipatory set, calling students by name when checking for understanding and the discussion that will ensue while doing the guided practice)

•Overview of Gordon’s research on Discipline as Self-Control

•Discussion and a visual that outlines the differences between the four authorities

•Explanation of a visual that outlines the behavior window

•Group discussion about Gordon’s suggestions for handling Case 1

Here I will take questions on Gordon’s Management Model. After answering any questions, I will give concept case 1 (p.160) from the textbook and give Gordon’s suggestions for dealing with the problem. This information will be printed on the back of the handout.

(Bloom’s Taxonomy is a guide)

Analysis: Which type of authority is most evident in each of the following teacher statements? (Question #4, p.161)

Comprehension: Give an example of Authority C.

Synthesis: Develop an I-message that you would use if you have students that are not seated quietly and ready to listen until 5 minutes after the bell has rung.

Knowledge: What are the steps in the problem solving process?

Comprehension: Explain to me in your own words the difference between a teacher-owned, student-owned, and no problem. What types of skills apply to each?

Here we will go through cases 2 and 3 that are included on p.160 of the textbook. These are printed on the back of the handout.

The assignment for this unit is question #1 on p.161 and also Case 4 on p.161. Both of these activities are included on the back of the students handout for them to do on their own.

Here I will reiterate the importance of not using Power Authority and I will ask for any overall questions. Then I will give them their assignment and let them get going on it.