BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY What is behaviour exceptionality Ministry def. of behaviour exceptionality Symptoms/ characteristics of behaviour exceptionality Causes of behaviour exceptionality How the students with behaviour exceptionality are identified by the teacher and IPRC . Types of exceptionalities Teaching/learning strategies and accommodations

Brainstorm your idea of “perfect” classroom behaviour.

follow classroom rules do not break social and cultural norms “Model” Behaviour follow classroom rules do not break social and cultural norms no put downs for others No vandalism no racial slurs no yelling and swearing no roaming around during the teaching follow instructions and produce work according to the expectations

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE A STUDENT WITH INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR ?

INTERVENTIONS talk to the student in private and avoid from confrontations where a student might loose face work at understanding the root cause of the behaviour involve the student in setting goals and consequences involve the parents also so that a consistent approach could be used at home and school provide preferential seating regular check on the student

Continued… Avoid over reacting to the student’s behaviour giving the student chance to correct that behaviour Confer with the student and ask how he or she learns best Teach and reinforce with the student, the concept of each person's right of space Carefully use humour to diffuse the problem

Continued……………….. Use professionalism Remain calm and quiet Ignore the challenge Withdraw from conflicts Do not raise your voice Be aware of your body language Approach problems with the student with a problem solving approach rather than blaming the student Establish an eye contact before giving the instructions

IF THE STUDENT IS REPEATING THE SAME BEHAVIOUR TEACHER May talk to parent Check the OSR of the student Refer the student to School Support Team

School Support Team: May develop an IEP OR May seek an advice from the board for furthur medical diagnosis Refer the student to IPRC IPRC identifies the student on the basis of categories listed by the ministry of education

According to ministry of education: According to the ministry of edu.: A learning disorder characterized by specific behaviour problems over such a period of time and to such a marked degree, and of such a nature as to adversely affect the performance and could be accompanied by more of the following: a) an inability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships b) excessive fears or anxieties c) a tendency to impulsive reaction d) inability to learn that can not be traced to intellectual, sensory or other health factors or any combination thereof

Characteristics or symptoms of behaviour exceptionality The characteristics are based on certain tendencies, such as disregarding the social and cultural norms. For example: Destroying their own , other person's or school property Being disobedient, defying authority, testing limits, refusing to follow directions Being domineering, uncooperative, resistive, inconsiderate or disruptive. Fighting, hitting or assaulting others.

Continued… Intimidating, threatening, bullying others being restless boisterous and noisy being untrustworthy or dishonest, stealing and lying. using profane or abusive language and gestures demonstrating criminal behaviour or vandalism Often skipping school

display temper tantrums repetitively show the same behaviour Some students tend to be impulsive or compulsive, which negatively effects learning. These students may: Speak out Disrupt the class display temper tantrums repetitively show the same behaviour day dream, short attention span or poor concentration, lack of focus.  

Students with poor interpersonal relationship and low self esteem may be: uncooperative in groups, argumentative or passively non-compliant seek attention depend on other and require constant reassurance hypersensitive, get hurt easily or embarrassed

Self abuse or substance abuse Students may demonstrate the behaviour that is injurious to themselves such as: Withdrawal Nervousness Hypersensitivity Anorexia. Self abuse or substance abuse

Factors that cause behaviour disorders : Physical Intellectual educational Cultural and social Emotional

From the mental health point of view behaviour disorder can be caused by these factors: Environmental: like pollution metals etc. can cause behaviour disorders Psychodynamic: The problems occur due to deep rooted inner disorder and deviations are manifestations of this. Ecological: an individual's relationship with the family and his peers sometimes brings up the unacceptable behaviour

Continued………. Psycho educational: A students behaviour may be a combination of circumstances that are brought about in the school. Behaviourist: This may result following a wrong role model and having been taught wrong things. Biophysical: Malnutrition and deficiencies in genetics cause abnormal behaviours Allergies: allergies may also be the reason of behaviour

Students with behaviour issues/students with behaviour exceptionality The students with behaviour issues may not be identified by IPRC but may have an IEP. These students can be : Disruptive in the class Noisy Stubborn

Various Behavioural Exceptionalities Conduct Disorder “A repetitive and persistent pattern of behaviour in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated.” Traights include Bullying/threatening others Engaging in physical fights/muggings Physically cruel to people and animals Forcing others into sexual behaviour Destroying property (Autin & Sciarra p.29)

Continued… Oppositional Defiant Disorder Behaviour that includes Frequent loss of temper Frequent arguing with adults Refusal to comply with rules or requests of authority figures Exhibiting intentionally annoying behaviour Blaming others for mistakes Spiteful/vengeful behaviour (Autin & Sciarra p.58)

Continued… Anxiety Disorders Includes Phobias (excessive fear of object or situation) Separation Anxiety Disorder (anxiety about being away from home) Social Anxiety Disorder (extreme shyness) Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (anxiety associated with a past traumatic event) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (recurrent persistent thoughts or impulses) (Autin & Sciarra pp. 120-177)

Continued… Depressive Disorders Also known as Mood Disorders Includes Major Depressive Disorder Bipolar Disorder Parasuicide (suicide attempts made as “cries for help.” Reactive Attachment Disorder Failure to bond with other people Often caused by severe child abuse or neglect early on in life.

Strategies for Students with Behavioral Exceptionalities Related to the classroom environment Related to lesson presentation Related to organization  Related to assessment Other support