Individualizing
o Tailored to meet the specific needs of each student
Positive Reinforcement
o Recognizes and rewards desired behaviors to encourage repetition
Restoration
o Encourage repairing harm and rebuilding relationships rather than just punishing
Strength: Effective classroom management requires flexibility. Teachers achieve better results by addressing the cause of each student’s behavior and can choose intervention that directly match the behavior's function. For instance, attention-seeking may warrant a warning, while misbehavior triggered by a negative peer comment may call for a behavioral conference and defusing strategies.
Weakness: Not always immediately effective and if teacher incorrectly interprets why the behavior is happening, the chosen intervention may be ineffective or even make the behavior worse.
o This strategy aligns with individualized and restorative characteristics as we consider the unique context of each student and address behavior constructively
Strength: Proximity is subtle yet effective way for teachers to redirect student behavior by simply moving closer to the student, helping them stay focused without verbal cues. This technique works well during lessons, independent work, or transitions.
Weakness: May not always work for all. Some students who are more sensitive may feel shamed and uncomfortable which can hinder further participation (despite the subtleties).
o This support positive reinforcement and individualized intervention by prevent escalation and guiding behavior discreetly
Reference
Wright, J. (2017). Managing classroom Behaviors using an RTI/MTSS framework. https://www.interventioncentral.org/sites/default/files/workshop_files/allfiles/ManagingClassBehav%20RT_Revised_27_Jan_2017.pdf
Glackin, K. (2025, November 4). 9 Examples of Positive Behavior Supports & Interventions (PBIS). PowerSchool.
https://www.powerschool.com/blog/9-examples-of-positive-behavior-supports-interventions/