Responsive Classroom for Elementary Educators
Asynchronous Module 2: Day 2
This course will equip you with both deep content expertise and dynamic facilitation techniques required to lead impactful professional learning as a Responsive Classroom Consulting Teacher.
Module 2: The Parallel Process
Transitioning from Student-Centered to Adult-Centered Facilitation
The core of the Responsive Classroom approach is the belief that social and behavioral well-being is the foundation of academic success. In this module, we explore how that same foundation is the key to professional success. We call this the Parallel Process: the intentional shift of applying effective classroom strategies to the unique needs of the adult learner.
Key Objectives:
- Identify the Intersection: Pinpoint the specific Responsive Classroom practices (e.g., Interactive Modeling, Positive Language) that translate most directly to adult facilitation.
- Analyze Adult Learner Needs: Explore the psychological and social needs of educators, focusing on autonomy, relevance, and the need for a safe "risk-taking" environment.
- The Power of the Lead: Evaluate how a presenter’s tone and presence mirror a teacher’s influence on classroom climate.
More Info
Questions:
If you have any questions, email or text Ann Rose. By doing so, you can expect a response within 48-72 hours.
- Ann Rose Santoro: annrose.santoro@responsiveclassroom.org / (203) 273 4001
If you have any questions regarding technology concerns, contact:
- it@responsiveclassroom.org.
If you have any questions regarding the certification process, contact Nori Madrigal:
- nori.madrigal@responsiveclassroom.org.
Module 2 Tasks:
- Watch: Explore videos throughout this digital workspace.
.
- Read: Dig deeper into topics by clicking on the embedded links.
- Reflect: Engage with the self-assessments, interactive quizzes, and short-answer responses designed to gauge your growth from practitioner to presenter.
Instructor's Guidelines
Day 2
- Characteristics of Engaging Instruction
- Strategies for Engaged Learning
- Guided Discovery and Academic Choice
- Teacher Language
- The Responsive Classroom Approach to Discipline
- Mindfulness
- Teacher Empathy and Responding to Misbehavior
- Strategies for Responding to Misbehavior
Remember to...
- Download Day 2 of the Instructor Guidelines (IG) and PowerPoint slide deck.
- Save a copy to your computer.
- Always keep one clean copy without any notes or changes that you might make for presenting.
- As you read through the IGs, refer to the PowerPoint and Resource Book when they are mentioned.
- When you see "MtP," take time to think about this important part of your presentation. Make sure you understand the content and can "Make the Point.
- Use this form if you need support navigating the Genially platform, have questions about the course materials or professional development content, or would like to share your thoughts and insights with us.
PDF of Module 2
Welcome to Module 2
Your path to learn and grow at your own pace.
Day 2 Overview for Presenters
Day 2: Engaging Instruction & Discipline Build engagement → Use language → Respond to behavior → Reflect
1️⃣
6️⃣
Morning Meeting & Debrief
Discipline Foundations
2️⃣
7️⃣
Engaging Instruction Foundations
Responding to Misbehavior
3️⃣
8️⃣
ILSs & Energizers
Logical Consequences
4️⃣
9️⃣
Guided Discovery & Academic Choice
Reflection & Closing Circle
5️⃣
Teacher Language
Day 2 models engaging instruction through active participation.
Presenter Focus: Model engaging instruction and responsive discipline practices while maintaining strong community structures.
ILS List
RCEE Facilitation Moves: What’s New
Goal: Presenters can name, model, and facilitate the updated RCEE moves smoothly.
Big Picture: Day 2 Structure Shift
Day 2 at a Glance: RCEE
RCEE Day 2 shifts from Discipline-heavy → to Engagement & Discipline.
- Guided Discovery & Academic Choice
- Discipline & Responding to Misbehavior
Your goal as a presenter: Facilitate these moves so adult learners experience the structures, not just hear about them.
Presenter Notes
What’s New: Engagement Thread & “Wall of Engagement”
New RCEE Facilitation Move: The Wall of Engagement
Morning Meeting → Engagement Lens → Instructional MovesClick to see how the RCEE flow works.
Engaging Instruction (NEW block in RCEE):
Wall of Engagement (NEW):
Sharing Prompts
Includes prompts about curiosity, teaching style, and recognizing engagement.
Participants post a word/phrase defining engagement and add to it throughout the day.
RCEE explicitly teaches “Characteristics of Engaging Instruction” early in the day.
Presenter Tip:
What’s New: Strategies for Engaged Learning
New RCEE Blocks: ILS, Energizers, Guided Discovery, Academic Choice
RCEE Day 2 adds explicit strategy teaching & practice experiences. Click each strategy to reveal your facilitation moves.
RCEE Facilitation Moves at a Glance Interactive Learning Structures & EnergizersGuided Discovery Academic Choice
Your goal as a presenter: Facilitate these moves so adult learners experience the structures, not just hear about them.
🎯
🧩
🗂️
Presenter Tips
Mindfulness & Discipline
RCEE Day 2: Mindfulness & Discipline (Still Here, Different Build-Up)
RCEE still supports discipline learning, after building engagement. Click to preview the flow.
🧘
Mindfulness Moment Teacher Empathy & Responding to Misbehavior Strategies for Responding to Misbehavior
🧠
🧰
Presenter Tips
RCEE vs RCC-E Day 2: Similarities & Differences
Key Similarities
RCEE Day 2 (What’s New)
- Adds an explicit engagement thread before discipline
- NEW: Wall of Engagement (ongoing reference point)
- NEW: Engaging Instruction characteristics
- NEW: ILS & Energizers as engagement tools
- NEW: Guided Discovery & Academic Choice sequence
- Adds a Mindfulness Moment reset before lunch
- Adult Morning Meeting continues as a community-building experience
- Teacher Language is a consistent instructional & discipline tool
- Responding to misbehavior includes redirection & logical consequences
- Reflection and closure routines synthesize learning
Presenter Moves
Designing Day 2 for Adult Thinking
Drawing on the work of Robert Garmston, effective facilitation is not about delivering content, it is about intentionally creating the conditions for thinking.
Pause
Interaction
Reflection
Energizers, quiet reflection, and intentional pacing give adults time to regulate, process, and reset.
Structured talk, collaborative activities, and shared meaning-making turn content into thinking.
Openings, closings, and facilitated reflection help participants consolidate learning and notice how they learned.
These moves support every Day 2 focus area:
- Empathy, behavior, and dignity
When adults are given time, structure, and respect for their thinking, engagement follows naturally.
🧠
Conclusion:
This module brings together the core practices that create a vibrant, trusting, and intellectually engaged classroom community. Purposeful opening and closing routines anchor each day’s learning, while strategies for engaged learning foster active participation and authentic collaboration. Together, these practices equip teachers to cultivate classrooms where students feel supported, capable, and eager to learn.
End of Module 2
Congratulations! You have now completed the second asynchronous module. We trust these insights were valuable and hope they sparked some fresh ideas for you.
Please complete this survey in order to receive Annual Professional Development points.
Interactive Learning Structures List
- Concentric Circles
- Partner Chat
- Carousel Brainstorm
- Table Talk
- Energizer
- Write & Say Something
- Walk & Talk
- Mix & Mingle
- Word Splash
- Gallery Walk
- One Sentence Summary
Closing Circle
Reflect & Close
Purpose:
- Reflect on learning
- Reinforce community
- Prepare for Day 3
Interactive Learning Structures:
Presenter Moves:
- Keep tone calm
- Highlight growth
- Connect learning threads
Key message:Respond, don’t react.
Discipline Foundations
Discipline as Teaching
Purpose:
- Introduce discipline framework
- Shift mindset from punishment → teaching
Interactive Learning Structures
Presenter Moves
- Emphasize proactive discipline
- Connect to community + engagement
- Keep tone reflective
Work through the slides in order.
After each slide, pause and answer the reflection question before moving on.
Your goal is to be able to facilitate the move, not just describe it.
Engaging Instruction Foundations
What Makes Learning Engaging
Purpose:
- Define characteristics of engaging instruction
- Connect to planning decisions
Interactive Learning Structures
- Partner Chat
- Carousel Brainstorm
Presenter Moves
- Emphasize student ownership
- Keep discussion practical
- Keep discussion practical
Key message:Engagement reduces behavior challenges.
The Transition Framework
The Transition Framework bridges the gap between K–12 pedagogy and the principles of andragogy by adapting the core tenets of the Responsive Classroom approach for a professional audience.
Teacher Language
Words Matter
Purpose:
- Examine impact of teacher language
- Practice intentional language
- Connect tone → engagement
Interactive Learning Structures
- Write & Say Something
- Walk & Talk
Presenter Moves
- Model concise directions
- Use reinforcing language
- Emphasize tone and brevity
Key message:Language shapes student behavior and motivation.
Emphasize: “RCEE still addresses discipline; but engagement comes first.” Cue adult learners: “We’re building proactive conditions before we solve misbehavior.”
Responding to Misbehavior
Empathy & Response
Purpose:
- Differentiate off-task vs misbehavior
- Practice empathetic responses
- Identify strategies
Interactive Learning Structures
- Partner Chat
- Mix & Mingle
- Table Talk
Presenter Moves
- Model empathy
- Keep discussions realistic
- Connect to classroom scenarios
Key message:Respond, don’t react.
Guided Discovery & Academic Choice
Autonomy & Ownership
Purpose:
- Show how choice increases engagement
- Model planning for autonomy
Interactive Structures
- Table Talk
- Partner Chat
- Academic Choice experience
Presenter Moves
- Keep directions clear
- Circulate and coach
- Highlight planning–working–reflecting cycle
Big idea: Autonomy fuels engagement.
Tricky facilitation moment: Too many experiences back-to-back can feel fast.Presenter moves that help:
- Short “what/why” before activities
- One debrief question only
Transition phrase: “Guided Discovery structures exploration; Academic Choice structures ideas.”
Presenter Moves (Garmston-aligned)
PACE: Use short cycles: experience → reflect → apply (repeat). Time-box with transparency: “You have 2 minutes—focus on one example.” Protect transitions: “I’m going to pause us to keep our learning arc intact.” PAUSING: After asking a question, count silently to 5 before speaking again. Use closure time: “Take 10 seconds to finish your thought.” Normalize quiet: “Silence is thinking time.” PARAPHRASING: Reflect meaning (“What I’m hearing is…”). Validate, then redirect: “That sounds frustrating and it also connects to what we’re learning about proactive supports.” PROBING: Deepen thinking (“What leads you to say that?”). Ask invitational probes: “What makes you think that?” “What might be another explanation?”
Logical Consequences
Respectful Responses
Purpose:
- Distinguish punishment vs logical consequences
- Practice selecting responses
Interactive Learning Structures
- Word Splash
- Gallery Walk
- Table Talk
Presenter Moves
- Emphasize respectful/related/realistic
- Connect to equity
- Coach decision-making
Interactive Learning Structures & Energizers
Active Learning Tools
Purpose:
- Explore teacher beliefs
- Understand developmental needs
- Connect to classroom decisions
Interactive Learning Structures:
- Table Talk
- Energizer experience
Presenter reminder:Participants should feel engagement, not just hear about it.
Transitional phrase into discipline: “When students disengage, behavior mistakes can emerge—so we respond in ways that preserve dignity and keep learning moving forward.” Tricky facilitation moment: Discipline conversations can spiral into “war stories.” Move: validate and refocus “That’s real and today we’re focusing on what we can do next in the moment.”
Morning Meeting & Debrief
Reconnect & Set Tone
Purpose:
- Rebuild community
- Model engaging Morning Meeting
- Connect engagement to instruction
Interactive Learning Structures:
- Concentric Circles
- Partner Chat
Presenter Moves:
- Keep energy warm and welcoming
- Highlight engagement connections
- Bridge to instruction focus
Big idea:Morning Meeting sets the tone for engagement all day.
Annual PD: RCEE Module 2
Fly Five
Created on February 1, 2026
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
View
Customer Service Course
View
Dynamic Visual Course
View
Dynamic Learning Course
View
Akihabara Course
Explore all templates
Transcript
Responsive Classroom for Elementary Educators
Asynchronous Module 2: Day 2
This course will equip you with both deep content expertise and dynamic facilitation techniques required to lead impactful professional learning as a Responsive Classroom Consulting Teacher.
Module 2: The Parallel Process
Transitioning from Student-Centered to Adult-Centered Facilitation
The core of the Responsive Classroom approach is the belief that social and behavioral well-being is the foundation of academic success. In this module, we explore how that same foundation is the key to professional success. We call this the Parallel Process: the intentional shift of applying effective classroom strategies to the unique needs of the adult learner.
Key Objectives:
More Info
Questions:
If you have any questions, email or text Ann Rose. By doing so, you can expect a response within 48-72 hours.
- Ann Rose Santoro: annrose.santoro@responsiveclassroom.org / (203) 273 4001
If you have any questions regarding technology concerns, contact:- it@responsiveclassroom.org.
If you have any questions regarding the certification process, contact Nori Madrigal:Module 2 Tasks:
- Watch: Explore videos throughout this digital workspace.
.Instructor's Guidelines
Day 2
Remember to...
PDF of Module 2
Welcome to Module 2
Your path to learn and grow at your own pace.
Day 2 Overview for Presenters
Day 2: Engaging Instruction & Discipline Build engagement → Use language → Respond to behavior → Reflect
1️⃣
6️⃣
Morning Meeting & Debrief
Discipline Foundations
2️⃣
7️⃣
Engaging Instruction Foundations
Responding to Misbehavior
3️⃣
8️⃣
ILSs & Energizers
Logical Consequences
4️⃣
9️⃣
Guided Discovery & Academic Choice
Reflection & Closing Circle
5️⃣
Teacher Language
Day 2 models engaging instruction through active participation.
Presenter Focus: Model engaging instruction and responsive discipline practices while maintaining strong community structures.
ILS List
RCEE Facilitation Moves: What’s New
Goal: Presenters can name, model, and facilitate the updated RCEE moves smoothly.
Big Picture: Day 2 Structure Shift
Day 2 at a Glance: RCEE
RCEE Day 2 shifts from Discipline-heavy → to Engagement & Discipline.
Your goal as a presenter: Facilitate these moves so adult learners experience the structures, not just hear about them.
Presenter Notes
What’s New: Engagement Thread & “Wall of Engagement”
New RCEE Facilitation Move: The Wall of Engagement
Morning Meeting → Engagement Lens → Instructional MovesClick to see how the RCEE flow works.
Engaging Instruction (NEW block in RCEE):
Wall of Engagement (NEW):
Sharing Prompts
Includes prompts about curiosity, teaching style, and recognizing engagement.
Participants post a word/phrase defining engagement and add to it throughout the day.
RCEE explicitly teaches “Characteristics of Engaging Instruction” early in the day.
Presenter Tip:
What’s New: Strategies for Engaged Learning
New RCEE Blocks: ILS, Energizers, Guided Discovery, Academic Choice
RCEE Day 2 adds explicit strategy teaching & practice experiences. Click each strategy to reveal your facilitation moves.
RCEE Facilitation Moves at a Glance Interactive Learning Structures & EnergizersGuided Discovery Academic Choice
Your goal as a presenter: Facilitate these moves so adult learners experience the structures, not just hear about them.
🎯
🧩
🗂️
Presenter Tips
Mindfulness & Discipline
RCEE Day 2: Mindfulness & Discipline (Still Here, Different Build-Up)
RCEE still supports discipline learning, after building engagement. Click to preview the flow.
🧘
Mindfulness Moment Teacher Empathy & Responding to Misbehavior Strategies for Responding to Misbehavior
🧠
🧰
Presenter Tips
RCEE vs RCC-E Day 2: Similarities & Differences
Key Similarities
RCEE Day 2 (What’s New)
Presenter Moves
Designing Day 2 for Adult Thinking
Drawing on the work of Robert Garmston, effective facilitation is not about delivering content, it is about intentionally creating the conditions for thinking.
Pause
Interaction
Reflection
Energizers, quiet reflection, and intentional pacing give adults time to regulate, process, and reset.
Structured talk, collaborative activities, and shared meaning-making turn content into thinking.
Openings, closings, and facilitated reflection help participants consolidate learning and notice how they learned.
These moves support every Day 2 focus area:
When adults are given time, structure, and respect for their thinking, engagement follows naturally.
🧠
Conclusion:
This module brings together the core practices that create a vibrant, trusting, and intellectually engaged classroom community. Purposeful opening and closing routines anchor each day’s learning, while strategies for engaged learning foster active participation and authentic collaboration. Together, these practices equip teachers to cultivate classrooms where students feel supported, capable, and eager to learn.
End of Module 2
Congratulations! You have now completed the second asynchronous module. We trust these insights were valuable and hope they sparked some fresh ideas for you.
Please complete this survey in order to receive Annual Professional Development points.
Interactive Learning Structures List
Closing Circle
Reflect & Close
Purpose:
Interactive Learning Structures:
Presenter Moves:
Key message:Respond, don’t react.
Discipline Foundations
Discipline as Teaching
Purpose:
Interactive Learning Structures
Presenter Moves
Work through the slides in order. After each slide, pause and answer the reflection question before moving on. Your goal is to be able to facilitate the move, not just describe it.
Engaging Instruction Foundations
What Makes Learning Engaging
Purpose:
Interactive Learning Structures
Presenter Moves
Key message:Engagement reduces behavior challenges.
The Transition Framework
The Transition Framework bridges the gap between K–12 pedagogy and the principles of andragogy by adapting the core tenets of the Responsive Classroom approach for a professional audience.
Teacher Language
Words Matter
Purpose:
Interactive Learning Structures
Presenter Moves
Key message:Language shapes student behavior and motivation.
Emphasize: “RCEE still addresses discipline; but engagement comes first.” Cue adult learners: “We’re building proactive conditions before we solve misbehavior.”
Responding to Misbehavior
Empathy & Response
Purpose:
Interactive Learning Structures
Presenter Moves
Key message:Respond, don’t react.
Guided Discovery & Academic Choice
Autonomy & Ownership
Purpose:
Interactive Structures
Presenter Moves
Big idea: Autonomy fuels engagement.
Tricky facilitation moment: Too many experiences back-to-back can feel fast.Presenter moves that help:
- One debrief question only
Transition phrase: “Guided Discovery structures exploration; Academic Choice structures ideas.”Presenter Moves (Garmston-aligned)
PACE: Use short cycles: experience → reflect → apply (repeat). Time-box with transparency: “You have 2 minutes—focus on one example.” Protect transitions: “I’m going to pause us to keep our learning arc intact.” PAUSING: After asking a question, count silently to 5 before speaking again. Use closure time: “Take 10 seconds to finish your thought.” Normalize quiet: “Silence is thinking time.” PARAPHRASING: Reflect meaning (“What I’m hearing is…”). Validate, then redirect: “That sounds frustrating and it also connects to what we’re learning about proactive supports.” PROBING: Deepen thinking (“What leads you to say that?”). Ask invitational probes: “What makes you think that?” “What might be another explanation?”
Logical Consequences
Respectful Responses
Purpose:
Interactive Learning Structures
Presenter Moves
Interactive Learning Structures & Energizers
Active Learning Tools
Purpose:
Interactive Learning Structures:
Presenter reminder:Participants should feel engagement, not just hear about it.
Transitional phrase into discipline: “When students disengage, behavior mistakes can emerge—so we respond in ways that preserve dignity and keep learning moving forward.” Tricky facilitation moment: Discipline conversations can spiral into “war stories.” Move: validate and refocus “That’s real and today we’re focusing on what we can do next in the moment.”
Morning Meeting & Debrief
Reconnect & Set Tone
Purpose:
Interactive Learning Structures:
Presenter Moves:
Big idea:Morning Meeting sets the tone for engagement all day.