Early Childhood Classroom Management - Responding to Inappropriate Behavior

inappropriate behaviorResponding to

Mr. Ronald Macanip Quileste, MAEdXavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan

OutlineInterventions

Three Step Response PlanDealing with Chronic Misbehavior

Chapter Activity

intervention

interventionis an action done by the

teacher to stop disruptive behavior

The principle of least intervention

The principle of least intervention

According to Slavin (2009) teachers should deal

misbehavior with the simplest. Least intrusive

interventions that work.

Three Step Response Planusing the principle of

least intervention

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses

Purpose To help the student

cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task

To take non-punitive

actions to get the

student back on task

To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior

Sample Actions 1. Remove

distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

Harsh and Humiliating Reprimands

Threats

Nagging

Forced Apologies

Sarcastic Remarks

Group Punishment

Assigning Extra Academic Work

Reducing Grades

Writing as Punishment

Physical Labor or Exercise

Corporal Punishment

factorsTo considerWhen usingpunishment

Discuss and Reward Acceptable Behaviors

Clearly Specify the Behaviors That Will Lead Punishment

Use Punishment Only When Rewards or

Nonpunitive Interventions Have Not Worked

Administer Punishment in a

Calm, Unemotional Manner

Deliver a Warning before Punishment is Applied to Any

Behavior

Apply Punishment Fairly to Everyone who Exhibits the

Targeted Behaviors

Apply Punishment Consistently after

Everyone Who Exhibits the Targeted Behavior

Use Punishment of Sufficient Intensity to

Suppress the Unwanted Behavior

Select an Effective Punishment that is Not

Associated With a positive Rewarding

Experience

Avoid Extended Periods of Punishment

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

These are actions designed to help the

students cope with the instructional situation

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

These are actions designed to keep them on task or to get them back on

task before problems worsen

techniquesYou can useTo provide

situationalassistance

1Remove

distracting objects

2Provide support

with routines

3Reinforce

appropriate behavior

4Boost student

interest

5Provide

cues

6Help students over hurdles

7Redirect the

behavior

8Alter the

lesson

9Provide non-punitive time-

out

10

Modify the classroom

environment

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

These are non-punitive ways to deal with misbehavior while

providing guidance for appropriate behavior

Nonverbal responses

Verbal responsesMild

responses

Non verbalResponsetechniques

1Ignore the behavior

2Use

nonverbal signals

3Stand near the student

4Touch or tap the student’s

shoulder

1Call on the

student during the lesson

2Use

humor

3Send an

i-message

4Use positive

phrasing

5Remind

students of the rules

6Give

students choices

7Ask

“What should you be doing?”

8Give a

verbal reprimand

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

These are intended to be punitive ways to deal with

misbehavior by removing desired stimuli to decrease the occurrence of inappropriate

behavior

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

This is an event that is arranged by the teacher that is directly and logically related to the misbehavior

Teacher Response

Step 1

Provide

Situational

Assistance

Step 2

Use Mild

Responses

Step 3

Use Moderate

Responses


cope with the

instructional

situation and keep

the student on task


actions to get the


To remove desired

stimuli to decrease

unwanted behavior


distracting

objects

2. Provide support

with routines

3. Reinforce

appropriate

behaviors

Nonverbal responses

1. Ignore the

behavior

2. 2. Use nonverbal

signals

3. Stand near the

student

Logical

Consequences

1. Withdraw

privileges

2. Change the

seating

arrangement

This should be reasonable, respectful, and related to the student action

Logical consequences include…

Withdraw Privileges


Change the Seat Assignment


Have the Student Write Reflections on the Problem


Place the Student in a Time-Out


Hold the Student for Detention


Contact the Family


Have the Student Visit the Principal

examplesOf chronicmisbehaviors

And how to deal with them

effectively

1

Tattling

The Fix

Inform the students ahead what kinds of information

they should and should not report to you

2

Clowning

The Fix

Figure out the source of the student’s

clowning

The Fix

Keep a record of who, what, where, when,

and how for clowning incidents

The Fix

Help the student figure out ways to meet his or her needs without being

disruptive

3

Cheating

The Fix

Minimize the temptation to cheat by determining the difference between HELPING and CHEATING

The Fix

Demonstrate expected behaviors for various activities

The Fix

Have students identify appropriate and

inappropriate actions

The Fix

Minimize the temptation to cheat by

determining desk placement during tests

The Fix

Minimize the temptation to cheat by determining

policies, procedures and submission guidelines for

assignments

If you caught a student cheating…

Talk to the student privately


Present your reasons for suspecting cheating


Express concern and try to find out why the student cheated


Explain the consequences, and then discuss the consequences for subsequent cheating

4

Lying

The Fix

Identify the reasons for lying

to protect self-image

to mask their vulnerable points

to inflate their image in front of

others

Common reasons for lying…

The Fix

Respond best by expressing concern about the student’s

need to lie

The FixAsk:

I wonder why you couldn’t tell me what

really happened?

The FixStay calm and encourage

them to discuss why they felt they needed to

tell a lie

The Fix

Try not to overreact or get angry with

the student

The Fix

Focus on the student’s reasons and feelings

that led to the lie

The Fix

Express your intent to help the student so the act will not be repeated anymore

The Fix

Encourage the students to be honest

with their feelings

The Fix

Use a calm problem-solving approach to help

students address a problem that caused them

to lie in the first place

5

Stealing

The Fix

If you know the culprit, have a private

conversation with the student about what

happened

The Fix

Help the student figure out options other than stealing

The Fix

Respond forcefully depending on the value

of the property and frequency of stealing

The Fix

It is wise to discuss an incident with the principal

before conducting a search of backpacks, lockers, or a

student’s clothing

6

Profanity

The Fix

Respond appropriately through instruction rather than disciplinary such as:

“We don’t use words like that in school”

The Fix

Stress that using language to hurt others will not be permitted and that there

are other acceptable ways to express anger

7Rudeness

Toward the Teacher

The Fix

Avoid overreacting, arguing, or getting into

a power struggle

The Fix

A low-key respectful response is more

suitable

The Fix

When a rude behavior is exhibited, inform the

student that the behavior is inappropriate

The Fix

If symptoms persist, talk to the student privately

and deliver the consequences

The Fix

If symptoms persist enough, consult the

principal or counselors about additional responses

8Defiance or

Hostility Toward the Teacher

The Fix

Deal the defiance by defusing it by keeping it in

private and handing it individually with the

student

The Fix

Avoid a power struggle and

remain objective

The Fix

Listen to the student’s point of view but don’t engage in an argument

The Fix

State the consequence clearly

and implement it

1Stay in control

with yourself

2Direct the rest of the class

to work on something while

you speak to the student in a

private area away from the

rest

3Stand a few feet

away from the

defiant student

4Acknowledge the

student’s feeling by

saying:“I can see that you’re really angry.”

5Avoid a power

struggle in the

conversation

6As a means to defuse the

situation, offer the student

a choice of actions for what

the student needs to do next(Weinstein & Mignano, 2007)

9Failure to do

Work in Class or Homework

The Fix

Examine how you hold students accountable

in your class

The Fix

Plan to maintain accurate records of the school work and respond early when you recognize students who regularly are not completing their

class work

The Fix

Examine the nature of the assignment

or homework

When selecting seatwork and

homework, break it into parts if possible

Be sure to review, collect, and grade

all assignments

Prepare a homework

planner

Performance task

Goal: You need to implement a three-step response plan for a problem student.

Role: Your role is a classroom teacher

Audience: Your audience are the guidance counselor, grade level leader and the principal

Situation: You will need to convince the audience of your three step response plan for a student who is constantly clowning and defiant in class.

Product: A three-step response plan

Standards: • Three – step response plan (hard copy)• Slide presentation with the three-step response plan for defense

Namaste!!

Reference:Burden, Paul R. (2010) Classroom Management:

Creating a Successful K-12 Learning Community (4th Ed.) .John Wiley & Sins, Inc. , 111 River Street, Hoboken NJ 07030-5774. United States of America

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