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Strategies To Discourage Inappropriate Behavior
Strategies To Discourage Inappropriate Behavior
Staff-managed behaviors or "Minors" are low intensity behaviors that are addressed by teachers and staff using practices that include correction and re-teaching.
Staff-managed behaviors or "Minors" are low intensity behaviors that are addressed by teachers and staff using practices that include correction and re-teaching.
If these inappropriate behaviors persist or intensify, it is important to know how and when to address them before they escalate beyond what can be managed in the classroom setting.
If these inappropriate behaviors persist or intensify, it is important to know how and when to address them before they escalate beyond what can be managed in the classroom setting.
If the behavior does continue or intensify, students may then be referred to the office. The assumption however, is that staff have done all they can to correct the problem, that the behavior is not responding to an intervention, and the student is not being successful.
If the behavior does continue or intensify, students may then be referred to the office. The assumption however, is that staff have done all they can to correct the problem, that the behavior is not responding to an intervention, and the student is not being successful.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CORRECTING MISBEHAVIOR
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CORRECTING MISBEHAVIOR
Prevention: Having clear expectations, teaching procedures and routines and using strategies such as pre-corrects and active supervision can play a major role in preventing inappropriate behavior in the classroom.
Consistency: Be consistent and respond to misbehavior every time it occurs.
Use Calm, Respectful Interactions: Respond using a calm and professional tone and demeanor.
Use Private Interactions: A private, quiet, personal contact will help with compliance as well as relationships.
Be Specific, Yet Brief: Be specific and brief in telling the student what you want them to do instead of the inappropriate behavior (replacement behavior) — refer to your posted classroom rules and procedures.
Refocus The Class: If the inappropriate behavior will require a bit of time, first refocus the attention of the class on their tasks at hand. Then deal privately with the student.
Use the Least Intrusive Strategy: Try to use the least intrusive strategy possible (see below) for the behavior, its frequency, or severity.
The disruptive influence of THE TEACHER'S RESPONSE SHOULD NEVER BE GREATER than the disruption of the student!
Below is a list of possible strategies for managing inappropriate behavior beginning with the least intrusive (indirect strategies) at the top and the most intrusive (direct strategies) at the bottom. Try starting at the top and working down the list.
Start at the top and work your way down!
Start at the top and work your way down!
Discouraging Inappropriate Behaviors
Discouraging Inappropriate Behaviors
Active Supervision
Active Supervision
The Eight Effective Classroom Practices have been shown to increase the likelihood of appropriate behavior and decrease problem behavior in the classroom while also increasing academic learning time. Click the link above to learn more.
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