1. Agenda 10.17 100 Review – Motivation
115 Student Misbehavior & Sprick’s Hierarchy of Correction Procedures
140 Base Group Discussion of Misbehavior & Correction Procedures and a recommended hierarchy for their classroom.
Break
220 Reports if time allows
240 Case Study Assignment

2. Misbehavior p. 277 Student misbehavior because:
Don’t Know Teacher Expectations
Unaware of when/how they misbehave
Don’t Know desired behavior
Need Attention
Feel Powerless
Escape Task – Leave Class

3. Analyze Misbehavior (Your Case Study Kinda)
Nature and Context of problem
Collect Information/Data
Develop preliminary plan
Discuss with student/family
Implement & Evaluate

4. Misbehavior & Consequences
Early-stage
Reminders, Reorient to Classroom Expectations, proximity, low voice, no loss of face, clear, family contact
Praise those on task, “catch em being good”
Awareness (Doesn’t Know)
Clarify desired behavior and teach it
Monitor student frequently, precorrect as needed,
Remind, redirect, and signal as needed

5. Hierarchy of Consequences
Ability (Doesn’t Know How) - Discuss, teach skill, correct errors, make accommodations, positive feedback, reward
Attention Seeking - Planned ignoring, reinforce others, schedule feedback, increase attention in other ways
Habitual Misbehavior - Remove positive attention/escape, identify positive way, increase motivation systems

6. Example Hierarchy or Levels of Consequences
Low Level
Proximity, Ignoring, Reminders, Reteach, DR+, PreTeach,
Mid Level
DR+, Reinforcement system, Problem Solving, Social Skill Instruct, Self-Management, Behavior Card/Contract
High Level
Token Economy, T.O., DR+
Speciallist, Safety Concerns

7. Or A Continuum of Consequences
Proximity & quiet reminder.
Review Rules & Expectations
Precision Requests
Differential Reinforcement for Attention-Seeking
Brief Verbal Problem Solve
3.1 Written Problem Solve/Contract
Behavior Card
Response Cost Program
Consult with specialist
Safety plan

8. Your turn - Groups
Discuss situations in your classroom that will require different levels of correction
Use Sprick’s approaches
Develop a Possible Hierarchy for your classroom on the What If Handout

9. Observational Study Assignment is Posted
Review by Monday for Discussion
Suggested dates begin with 10/27
10/27 Identify and Collect Field Notes
11/3-14, Collect more data
11/17-24 Write the plan