Modifying Behaviors Based on LML Data: A Win-Win for Teacher and Student Goals: – To recognize the difference between behaviors that require discipline and outside resources versus Learning Patterns – To create a behavior modification plan based on a student’s Learning Patterns

Carl First grader Excelled academically Parents and grandparents were teachers Liked by all of his peers

Observed Behaviors Calling out Correcting me and others Talking to students during a lesson- adding his own information Asking me if he could share- everyday Rallying his peers to join his interests

Your Turn Think of a student who’s behaviors irritate you OR Think of behaviors that irritate you Write them on the post it Share out

Behavior and Let Me Learn Patterns Merriam-Webster’s Definition of Behavior: a : the manner of conducting oneself b : anything that an organism does involving action and response to stimulation c : the response of an individual, group, or species to its environment MIS-Behavior: a : badly : wrongly b : unfavorably c : in a suspicious manner

Behavior and Let Me Learn Patterns Misbehavior that calls for discipline: Tantrums Throwing items Showing aggression towards someone Defiant anger- ignoring/storming off/screaming Inappropriate language Inappropriate noises/distraction for attention

Behavior and Let Me Learn Patterns Patterns construed as misbehavior: Sequence: – Not budging from the plan until it’s completed – Telling on others because they’re not doing the same thing – Taking time away from a lesson to organize – Being rigid when a plan changes Precision: – Calling out an answer – Correcting others – Arguing a point – Not starting work because of lack of information

Behavior and Let Me Learn Patterns Patterns construed as misbehavior: Technical Reasoning: – Fidgeting – Taking a long time to answer – Not giving any information when called on – Refusing to work with others Confluence: – Calling out – Not staying on topic or seeming unfocused – Complaining when the product has to look the same as the model or everyone else – Exaggerating the truth

Who’s Behavior Needs Changing? Be Reflective: What about my patterns make me respond this way? Carl Sequence: – Wait time – Timer – Set times to organize Precision: – Signals for offering information – Share times Technical Reasoning: – Give a paper clip/something tangible – Allow other means to share information – Heads-up for answering questions – Covenants in groups (grouping with intention) Confluence: – Sharing journal – Signals for offering ideas – Allow compromise with final products

Behavior Modification Plan Step One: Identify the problem(s). – What misbehavior do you want to change? – Calling out? – Not controlling temper? – Not staying on task? – Not completing work?

Behavior Modification Plan Step Two: What are the child’s Learning Patterns? – Administer LCI – Use new LML App – Use observation checklist

Behavior Modification Plan Step Three: What do I want the goals to be? – Keep them positive Raised hand to answer vs Called out Stayed in seat vs Got out of seat Practice

Behavior Modification Plan Practice: 1.Forgets homework 2.Doesn’t keep a neat work area 3.Blurts out answers 4.Is not focused 5.Says mean things to peers 6.Doesn’t complete work 7.Doesn’t correct work 8.Plays in desk

Behavior Modification Plan Practice: 1.Forgets homework – Turns in homework on time 2.Doesn’t keep a neat work area – Is mindful of work space/Keeps items in correct folders 3.Blurts out answers – Stops and raises hand or Listens to others 4.Is not focused – Pays attention to the directions/Works hard to stay on task 5.Says mean things to peers – Uses kind words when speaking to others 6.Doesn’t complete work – Turns in work on time 7.Doesn’t correct work – Double checks work for mistakes 8.Plays in desk – Stays focused on the speaker

Behavior Modification Plan Step Four: What type of plan will fit this learner? What am I am able to do consistently? – Checklist – Building blocks graph – Maze – Color in

Behavior Modification Plan Step Five: Think about rewards – Meaningful – Non monetary as possible – Options

Behavior Modification Plan Keys to Successful Change: Be consistent Allow time for change Tweak when necessary Continuously keep the child and parents informed Keep until behavior is reached (not always 100% of the time- be realistic)

Examples Jonah Use first P & S Always asking questions Doesn’t get started

Examples Jayson Use first S, P & TR Doesn’t like change Working on controlling temper

Examples Addison Use first P & C Calling out Correcting/debating with others

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Your Turn Go back to the behaviors you listed earlier. Think about the student. – Problem – Student’s Learning Patterns – Goals – Type of chart to use – Rewards

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