WHY IT WORKS

Self-monitoring is effective because it embeds prompts and cues for self-reflection into the intervention. It helps students increase their awareness of their negative behaviors and the consequences associated with them. Self-monitoring enhances self-regulatory behaviors by activating a student's prefrontal cortex - the area of the brain that helps us use higher-level critical thinking and helps to enhance independence and self-reliance. Finally, one of the greatest benefits of this intervention is that little teacher time is necessary in the creation and implementation. 

APPROPRIATE CANDIDATES

Self-monitoring is appropriate for students with behavior excesses like blurting out or those who struggle to stay in their seat or students with behavior deficits like a lack of participation. It is also appropriate for students with externalizing behaviors like defiance or impulsivity concerns and internalizing behaviors like withdrawal or frequent somatic complaints. When considering eligibility for this intervention, it is important to select students whose negative behavior is exhibited on a regular basis. 

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION