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.
