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In-Service Safety Series
STUDENT MANAGEMENT
In-Service Safety Series
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LESSON PLAN
INSTRUCTOR NOTES


III. Situations That Create Risk

  1. We have said that the school bus driver has to operate the bus safely
  2. Let’s talk about what situations inside the bus distract you from being able to operate the bus safely
  3. A distraction is something that takes your concentration away from driving
    1. It’s probably something that will make you look in the rear-view mirror
  4. First, answer Question #1 on this handout

    (Participants write answer to question.)

  5. What situations do you find distracting?

    (Generate list.)

  6. Now let’s talk about ways to handle these situations so they don’t jeopardize safety


III.D. Distribute Handout #1

III.E. Write on flipchart



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


III.C. Distribute Handout #1, Managing the Students on My Bus Worksheet. Make sure people know that you will not be collecting the handout.

III.D. Ask the question and record responses on the flipchart. The list might include the following:

  • Loading and unloading
  • Pushing, shoving, running down the aisle
  • Fighting
  • Use of loud and abusive language
  • Throwing objects
  • Smoking
  • Lewd behavior
  • Use of drugs and alcohol
  • Vandalism
  • Weapons.

    Post the flipchart page when you are done so everyone can see it.



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