EDPS 310 Classroom Management Chapter 9 Classroom interventions for chronic problems

3 Management Techniques Self-monitoring Anecdotal record keeping Behaviour contracting

Personal Experience I am easily distracted, and I got in trouble a lot in school, and caused a lot of disturbances in class. While I actually desired to behave, I didn’t have the control or self- discipline to do it as well as I would have liked. Factors contributing to this behaviour included: lack of discipline, peer pressure, and general boredom or disinterest with the subject. I wanted to do better, but never made any great leaps and bounds. How could the following 3 management techniques have helped me improve my behaviour?

Self-monitoring Self-monitoring is a natural result of personal conferences KISS - cannot be too time-consuming or cumbersome “If the student is successful in managing the selected behaviour, experience has shown that subsequent behaviours are more readily corrected.” (Levin, 2005, p.215)

Self-monitoring Teacher cues - use a code word or action to get student back on track and keep your cool “The effectiveness of self-monitoring relies heavily on how the use of the instrument is explained to the student.” (Ibid., p.216)

Self-monitoring Self-esteemSelf-control builds proper

Anecdotal record keeping What do you do when a student refuses to participate in self-monitoring? –You monitor them, with or without their consent Simply keep a record of student’s behaviour –9 guidelines Return to private conference to review behaviour with student “Catch the student being good”

Behaviour contracting “A behaviour that is enforced is likely to be repeated, and... a behaviour that is not reinforced will disappear.” (Ibid., p.220) Purpose: Manage behaviour, encourage self-discipline, and to improve student’s commitment to appropriate classroom behaviour

Behaviour contracting - 3 Steps A behaviour contract must detail: The expected behaviour Time period The reward Problem: this only works well up to middle school or with special education classes (Ibid., p.221)

Which one would have been most effective for me? Why? Discuss Suggestions for rewards