One of Joplin Schools' four Core Behaviors is Get Along. While much has been written about explicitly teaching the first behavior of Greeting Others, breaking down the other three expectations has been more difficult. I have come to appreciate the need for finding the specific steps involved for students to master these behaviors, so I wondered if this one could be taught in a similar fashion.
Of course it can't. It's a different animal, and might need to be approached in a slightly different way. Look, however, at the acronym I created below: STARFALL. This breaks down the art of conversation, which I believe is central to getting along with others. I am most definitely not strong in this area myself, so I will continue to work on these skills alongside my students.
Of course it can't. It's a different animal, and might need to be approached in a slightly different way. Look, however, at the acronym I created below: STARFALL. This breaks down the art of conversation, which I believe is central to getting along with others. I am most definitely not strong in this area myself, so I will continue to work on these skills alongside my students.
