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response and connecting it with other material, and directly reinforcing what the <br />student said or did. Honest, direct praise can be motivating.. Some examples are: <br /> "That's a terrific wa), to say 'no'." <br /> "That's an interesting observation/point." <br /> "I tike how you put that." <br /> '7 never thought of that!' <br />"I've learned a lot from you." (to the dass) <br />"Good job!" <br />Nonverbal methods indude classroom applause, smiling, nodding or a thumbs up <br />sign. Reinforcement is specifically included in the curriculum as a teaching strategy. <br /> <br />Validation <br />Validation means acknowledging students' feelings, sometimes before they express <br />them and sometimes even when they deny them. Examples include acknowledging <br />that (1) it is hard to identify and resist pressure, (2) advertising is powerful, and (3) <br />students are not expected to know all the answers. <br /> <br />Proximal (Io~ls <br /> <br />Each lesson begins with a statement of proximal goals, or what students will accom- <br />plish that day. Although such a beginning may seem trivial, research indicates that <br />stating proximal goals promotes learning and self-efficacy. These goals are listed first- <br />in each lesson and should guide each Activity. At the end of each lesson, the teacher <br />reinforces the students' abilities to achieve them. <br /> <br />Respect <br /> <br />Students who are treated with respect are more receptive and motivated. Respectful <br />treatment includes listening carefully and acknowledging what students say. It also <br />includes responding gently to a wrong answer by acknowledging any truth in it, vali- <br />dating the students' feelings ("Man?people think that.") and presenting the correct <br />answer. Teachers increase their credibility and contribute to a dimate of respect by <br />avoiding preachy statements, acknowledging that the students ultimately make the <br />decision about using drugs, and clarifying that no one can make them use drugs if <br />they don't want to. <br /> <br />Enthusiasm <br /> <br />Teacher enthusiasm sends students the message that the curriculum is great and they <br />will like it. As teachers are well aware, enthusiasm is contagious and primes students <br />for success. <br /> <br />Core Curriculum - Proiect ALERT <br /> <br /> <br />