1. Dealing with Minor Behavioral Issues From calling-out to the repetitious habits of students on the autism spectrum, minor behaviors can challenge a smooth flow of instruction. But you can learn to handle them well... © Kappa Delta Pi 2014

2. Questions to Ponder  Have you ever had a minor repair problem at home that did not get fixed and it became a major problem?  Why must teachers focus on minor issues right away? © Kappa Delta Pi 2014

3. Question to Ponder  Have you ever argued with someone where you strived to win the argument just for the sake of winning? © Kappa Delta Pi 2014

4. Questions to Ponder  Why must teachers consider their own body language in a classroom?  Does culture or background become a factor? © Kappa Delta Pi 2014

5. Dealing with Minor Behavioral Issues Then & Now Watch a video— www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=gHzTUYAOkPM www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=gHzTUYAOkPM  Compare and contrast the classroom discipline techniques and problems portrayed in this 1947 video with those in current classrooms.  What different techniques must today’s teacher use? © Kappa Delta Pi 2014

6. Behavioral Cartoons Guidelines for Creating Behavioral Cartoons Write in present tense creates a connection to what is presently occurring Write using third person voice creates a ‘separate’ identity from the student Be specific what happens in story and where people involved Focus on positive actions characters make positive choices of action Focus on the positive action rather than poor student choices © Kappa Delta Pi 2014

7. Body Language Scrambled By Bruce Lansky I climbed up the door and I opened the stairs. I said my pajamas and buttoned my prayers. I turned off the covers and pulled up the light. I’m all scrambled up since she kissed me last night. © Kappa Delta Pi 2014

8. Broken Record Technique Assertive Discipline Approach from Lee Canter* Used with an argumentative, power-hungry or non-compliant student Why the student acts out... seek power or control obtain status among peers avoid doing something else more disagreeable to the student Teacher maintains control with this technique yet the student does not “lose” *Canter, L. (2010). Assertive discipline: Positive behavior management for today’s classroom. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press. © Kappa Delta Pi 2014

9. Broken Record Technique Use of the Technique Slow your speech and speak firmly Repeat the rule being broken focus is on the rule, not the student breaking it Monitor your own body language avoid pointing or leaning toward the student to eliminate gestures that could be perceived as threatening © Kappa Delta Pi 2014