The 5 R's of Logical Consequences

In the area of Classroom Management, Logical Consequences is one method from Albert (1996); Nelsen, Lott & Glenn (2000).  We have listed the 5 R's of Logical Consequences here for your resource:

Related:                          A consequence should be logically connected to the behavior. 
                                        The more closely related to the consequence, the more 
                                        valuable it is to the student.


Reasonable:                   A consequence should be equal in proportion and intensity 
                                       to the misbehavior. The purpose is for the students to see 
                                       the connection between behavior and consequences, 
                                       not to make them suffer.


Respectful:                    A consequence should be stated and carried out in a way 
                                      that preserves a student's self-esteem. It addresses the behavior, 
                                      not the character of the student.


Reliably Enforced:       A consequence should follow misbehavior. Threats without action
                                      are ineffective. Consistency is the key.


Revealed:                     A consequence should be revealed (known) in advance for 
                                      predictable behavior such as breaking class rules. When misbehavior 
                                     occurs that was not predicted, logical consequences connected to the 
                                     misbehavior should be established.

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