Puzzling Classroom Behavior Beth Ackerman Ed D backermanliberty
Puzzling Classroom Behavior Beth Ackerman, Ed. D. backerman@liberty. edu
Our Mission in Reaching ALL students l The Great Commission l l l Elitism vs. The Least of These l l Matt. 28: 19 -20 Luke 15 Luke 14: 12 -14 & Luke 9: 48 Making Disciples l Luke 6: 40 & Phil 4: 9
Proactive Behavior Intervention l l What do we know? l l l Be Positive Be Fun Be Structured Be Consistent Be Fair Set Effective Limits
Teach Appropriate Behavior Replacements l How can they behave differently? l
WHY DO STUDENTS MISBEHAVE? ? l. A BC Antecedent Behavior Consequence
ABC Chart Antecedent -During Math lesson/teacher instruction Behavior Speaking out of turn -During homework Talking without time (doing math) permission - During reading orally Asked inappropriate question Consequence Ignore them Gave a warning Answer the question
Collect Data l Is the intervention effective?
Goals of Misbehavior l l l Attention Power Revenge Display of Inadequacy Testing of Limits
Attention Ignore misbehavior when possible l Give attention for positive behavior when child is not making a bid for it l Avoid undue service l Realize that reminding, punishing, rewarding, coaxing, and service are undue attention l
Power Withdraw from conflict l Help child to see how to use power constructively by appealing for child’s help l Realize that fighting or giving in only increases child’s desire for power l
Revenge Avoid feeling hurt l Avoid punishment and retaliation l Build trusting relationship l Convince child that he/she is loved l
Display of Inadequacy Stop all criticism l Encourage any positive attempt, no matter how small l Focus on assets l Don’t be hooked into pity, and don’t give up! l
Other Tools l l Proactive Behavior Intervention Web of Supporters Time Outs Crisis Intervention
Time Outs l l l Time outs vs. time away Support from administration Expectations should be posted Time set at discretion of the lead staff member and should be age appropriate Sample expectations l l l Sit quietly Keep your hands to yourself Stay seated and still
Dealing with the Aggressive Student l l l Preventative - keep the problems from emerging Counseling and “wraparound” services Establish trust and rapport with students Define behavioral expectations and be consistent Remain calm and in control and therapeutic
Crisis Intervention Non verbal l Verbal l Physical interventions (therapeutic holding/restraining) l You must receive the appropriate training for crisis intervention l
Review l l l Our Mission Identifying Behavior Goals of Misbehavior Other Tools Dealing with the Aggressive Student
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