Rules and Logical Consequences is anothercomponent. Rules are generated, modeled and role played with childrenand become the cornerstone of a teacher's classroom. Guided Discoveryis a proactive discipline component which carefully introduceschildren to learning materials, the possibilities for use of thosematerials and room areas without assuming a child's prior knowledge. Whileseemingly simple, the discussion results in students respecting andcaring for individual as well as school property. At the end of theweek, the teacher will have her full complement of pencils, allshorter, but well cared for.
Children learn that the school resourcesare tools which belong to the community.
They learn to value schoolproperty, use it carefully and return it in good condition. A responsive classroom also means responding to students needs. One way in which teachers attempt to meet the needs of each child isthrough Choice Time, another Responsive Classroom element. In thiscomponent, children are able to choose and plan activities thatstrengthen or demonstrate their knowledge of concepts or skills. While the teacher sets the goals and objectives and provides thelesson, students can choose their own ways to practice skills,demonstrate knowledge, or acquire new information.