Puzzling Classroom Behavior Beth Ackerman, Ed.D. backerman@liberty.edu

Our Mission in Reaching ALL students The Great Commission Matt. 28:19-20 Luke 15 Elitism vs. The Least of These Luke 14:12-14 & Luke 9:48 Making Disciples Luke 6:40 & Phil 4:9

Proactive Behavior Intervention Be Positive Be Fun Be Structured Be Consistent Be Fair Set Effective Limits What do we know?

Teach Appropriate Behavior Behavior Replacements How can they behave differently?

WHY DO STUDENTS MISBEHAVE?? A B C Antecedent Behavior Consequence

ABC Chart Antecedent Behavior Consequence During Math lesson/teacher instruction During homework time (doing math) - During reading orally Speaking out of turn Talking without permission Asked inappropriate question Ignore them Gave a warning Answer the question

Collect Data Is the intervention effective?

Goals of Misbehavior Attention Power Revenge Display of Inadequacy Testing of Limits

Attention Ignore misbehavior when possible Give attention for positive behavior when child is not making a bid for it Avoid undue service Realize that reminding, punishing, rewarding, coaxing, and service are undue attention

Power Withdraw from conflict Help child to see how to use power constructively by appealing for child’s help Realize that fighting or giving in only increases child’s desire for power

Revenge Avoid feeling hurt Avoid punishment and retaliation Build trusting relationship Convince child that he/she is loved

Display of Inadequacy Stop all criticism Encourage any positive attempt, no matter how small Focus on assets Don’t be hooked into pity, and don’t give up!

Other Tools Proactive Behavior Intervention Web of Supporters Time Outs Crisis Intervention

Time Outs 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 Sit quietly Keep your hands to yourself Stay seated and still

Dealing with the Aggressive Student 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 Verbal Physical interventions (therapeutic holding/restraining) You must receive the appropriate training for crisis intervention

Review Our Mission Identifying Behavior Goals of Misbehavior Other Tools Dealing with the Aggressive Student