1. Puzzling Classroom Behavior Beth Ackerman, Ed.D. backerman@liberty.edu

2. Our Mission in Reaching ALL students
The Great Commission
Matt. 28:19-20
Luke 15
Elitism vs. The Least of These
Luke 14:12-14 & Luke 9:48
Making Disciples
Luke 6:40 & Phil 4:9

3. Proactive Behavior Intervention
Be Positive
Be Fun
Be Structured
Be Consistent
Be Fair
Set Effective Limits
What do we know?

4. Teach Appropriate Behavior
Behavior Replacements
How can they behave differently?

5. WHY DO STUDENTS MISBEHAVE??
A B C
Antecedent
Behavior
Consequence

6. ABC Chart Antecedent Behavior Consequence
During Math lesson/teacher instruction
During homework time (doing math)
- During reading orally
Speaking out of turn
Talking without permission
Asked inappropriate question
Ignore them
Gave a warning
Answer the question

7. Collect Data
Is the intervention effective?

8. Goals of Misbehavior Attention Power Revenge Display of Inadequacy
Testing of Limits

9. Attention Ignore misbehavior when possible
Give attention for positive behavior when child is not making a bid for it
Avoid undue service
Realize that reminding, punishing, rewarding, coaxing, and service are undue attention

10. Power Withdraw from conflict
Help child to see how to use power constructively by appealing for child’s help
Realize that fighting or giving in only increases child’s desire for power

11. Revenge Avoid feeling hurt Avoid punishment and retaliation
Build trusting relationship
Convince child that he/she is loved

12. Display of Inadequacy Stop all criticism
Encourage any positive attempt, no matter how small
Focus on assets
Don’t be hooked into pity, and don’t give up!

13. Other Tools Proactive Behavior Intervention Web of Supporters
Time Outs
Crisis Intervention

15. Time Outs Time outs vs. time away Support from administration
Expectations should be posted
Time set at discretion of the lead staff member and should be age appropriate
Sample expectations
Sit quietly
Keep your hands to yourself
Stay seated and still

16. Dealing with the Aggressive Student
Preventative - keep the problems from emerging
Counseling and “wraparound” services
Establish trust and rapport with students
Define behavioral expectations and be consistent
Remain calm and in control and therapeutic

17. Crisis Intervention Non verbal Verbal
Physical interventions (therapeutic holding/restraining)
You must receive the appropriate training for crisis intervention

18. Review Our Mission Identifying Behavior Goals of Misbehavior
Other Tools
Dealing with the Aggressive Student