A. Mitigating Behavior
Proactive Planning
Keep high-traffic area free of congestion
Group students appropriately ( Pairing strong student for demonstration)
Keep equipment free of clutter
Create a routine that is consistent
Check-in system
What does each expectation mean, review
What does good sportsmanship look like?
Source: Sarah Fallon, Long Beach State
Trifold Board with visual schedule
Tangible list of schedules for students
Primes students ahead of time for any changes in schedule
B. Increasing Appropriate Behavior
Tools and interventions to increase positive behaviors and participation in physical education.
Timely reinforcement of wanted behavior and tangible modes.
Token Economy
Helps visualize goal for students with ASD
For each set of demands, award student with a token
Increase wanted behavior or physical activity tasks
First & Then
Provides general idea of what is demanded
First less desired activity before a desired activity or item
Collaborate with disciplinary team to create
C. Reduce Unwanted Behavior
Students display misbehaviors if they are attention seeking or avoidance
Resolving frustration through choice boards d. Allows students see choices and select which ones helps them regulate
Direct Discussion: Have discussion with student individually vs. giving public feedback in front of the group.
Liberman-Brian Inclusion Rating Scale in Physical Education (LIRSPE) Scale to
Self-reflect on teaching philosophy & style.
Self reflection on own teaching philosophy. Liberman Scale
Analyzing Behavior
Prior to selecting a behavior management approach, do a self-reflection philosophy to assess yourself on who you are as a physical education teacher?
What kind of teacher do you want to be, known to your students?
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Liberman-Brian Inclusion Rating Scale in Physical Education (LIRSPE) Scale to
Self-reflect on teaching philosophy & style.