EP101 Classroom Management Unit 8 Behavior Management

Agenda Review Unit 7 Unit 8 Learning Outcomes Unit 8 Assignments Behavior Management Special Needs & Disabilities Final Project Preview Sample Behavioral Management Plan

Unit 7 Review-The Importance of Communication Parental/Family Involvement Communication Plan Active Listening Home-School Communications Communication between teacher/paras Instructional Supervision-what to do if you feel you are not being effectively supervised? Training, professional development, support, etc.

Unit 8 Learning Outcomes Discuss how children are affected by behavioral problems in the classroom. Analyze and apply various strategies for improving disruptive classroom behavior. Discuss how disabilities may be a factor in behavioral issues.

Unit 8 Assignments Readings Presentation on "Managing Behavior" Web article "Reducing Problem Behaviors Through Good Academic Management: 10 Strategies Learning Activities Presentation on "Learn More About Disabilities" Presentation "Classroom Management Plan" Unit Summary Discussion Question on classroom mgmt plan Graded Review Seminar

Behavioral management begins with good classroom management Atmosphere that minimizes opportunities for behavioral problems Plan for dealing with conflict Classroom culture influences behavior Classroom rules and rewards/consequences Focus on positive behaviors, not negative ones Respect (ethnic/cultural differences, family values, abilities, etc.) Shared-decision making Teach social skills Appropriate responses

Field Trips! Watch Classroom Behavior Management Ideas at IK6AVDazA IK6AVDazA What are some key factors influencing behavioral management? When you finish the video above: Visit these behavior management sites: Beh. Mgmt for Kindergartners at Management-Strategies-for-Kindergartners Dr. Mac’s Behavior Management site at

More Field Trips! Art of Teaching “Tips for Managing Behavior: The Student who Refuses to Work” at watch?v=Nc2Co_ptifI watch?v=Nc2Co_ptifI Art of Teaching “THUGZ in the Classroom” at watch?v=DKZMEMDdejs watch?v=DKZMEMDdejs

Seminar Questions 1.What role does the classroom environment play in managing behavior? 2. What are some pitfalls to avoid in managing disruptive behavior? 3. What do behavioral management plans stress? Why are these aspects important in dealing with behavioral problems?

Sample Behavioral Contract Each week, James will hand in all class work done acceptably in: Reading English Math Every Friday he will give his Reading, English, and Math teachers a travel card to check YES or NO, telling if the goal was reached. When James earns three YES checks, the following week he receives these privileges: James has the privilege of playing at lunch recess. James has __ hour(s) computer time on Monday. James goes home at 3:30 p.m. every day on the school bus. If James does not earn three YES checks, or loses his travel card, or forgets to take his travel card to his teachers on Friday, these consequences occur the following week: James spends Monday through Friday in noon detention doing school work. James has no computer time on the next Monday. James will stay after school until 4:00 p.m. on Friday and take the city bus home if he misses any noon detentions during the week. The school will call James's parents and tell them he will be getting home late. Student___________________________ Parent___________________________ Teacher___________________________ Date Adapted from National Education Association's "I Can Do It" Classroom Management training module, developed by California Teachers Association. For more information about this program, contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) California Teachers Association Copyright © 1999 by the California Teachers Association. Republished with permission.

Good Behavior Starts with Effective Classroom Management “Make Your Day” Classroom Management System at ideo.php?title=Classroom_Managem ent&video_id= ideo.php?title=Classroom_Managem ent&video_id=53738 Uses points for appropriate behavior Places responsibility and control on child Enforces appropriate behavior by emphasizing "no one has the right to interfere with anyone else's learning, safety" Students accept responsibility, take time to reflect on how they are doing

Special Needs & Disabilities What are some things you learned about when reading the PowerPoint on disabilities in the Reading section? How might disabilities affect behavior? Impairments that prevent an individual from completing a task or puts them at a disadvantage Physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, chronic disease (may not be obvious) Variety of Causes (genetic, environmental, prenatal, etc.) IDEA provides services 13 categories recognized LD, speech/language, ED, visual impairments, medical/health, physical

Final Project Preview Write your own Educational Philosophy Use the template Review the Rubric 2-3 pages* Intro, Body, Conclusion References-include course materials (readings, videos, etc.) Use APA Quick Guide/Sample Project in Doc Sharing Student-centered, differentiated instruction, active learning, learner differences, behavioral management, communication