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Managing Student Behavior

Managing Student Behavior. 2008 - 2009. Students disrupt/misbehave because:. They seek power They seek attention They want to be in control They want to avoid what they are expected to do. How can we effectively manage the disrespectful student?.

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Managing Student Behavior

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  1. Managing Student Behavior 2008 - 2009

  2. Students disrupt/misbehave because: • They seek power • They seek attention • They want to be in control • They want to avoid what they are expected to do

  3. How can we effectively manage the disrespectful student? • Guided Discipline permits students to recognize what he/she has done wrong and helps them to learn how to solve the problem. • Punishment contributes to misbehavior

  4. Key Principles for working with students: • Create an atmosphere of belonging. • Treat students as individuals • Reinforce Positive Behavior • Use your power to create an environment that is safe for everyone • Model respect and trust rather than demand it • Understand student behaviors as the result of their feelings

  5. More key principles for teachers to keep in mind: • Send “I” messages, not “you” messages • Emphasize the idea of choice to students • Set expectations and establish routines by being predictable and organized • Carefully explain and interpret situations; help them understand the cause of their frustration • Use a calm, low key voice and a low level response

  6. Rules vs. Guidelines • Rules: Undesirable Behaviors = Consequences • Guidelines: Expected behaviors without Consequences Therefore, it’s best to have lots of guidelines and a few rules

  7. Tips for Teacher Empowerment: Avoid arguing with a student at all costs • If a rule is broken: State the unacceptable behavior • Identify the consequence or the desired behavior

  8. Additional Tips for Teacher Empowerment: • Avoid lengthy discussions • Ask the student to explain the matter from their point of view. • Maintain a non-confrontational, problem-solving demeanor • Strive to obtain student buy-in i.e. I want to work with you, do you want to work with me?

  9. Final Thoughts: Conversations should minimize the destructive effects of conflict and maximize the potential for personal growth. Ultimately, it is important to explain to the student why expectations are important for their success.

  10. What must I be willing to do? • Incorporate non-fiction writing and notetaking • Recognition of Achievement • Alignment of Standards, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment • Posting the Objective of the Lesson • Display Exemplary Student Work

  11. What else affects student success? • Modeling each and every task that I expect my students to complete or perform. • Provide students with continual, timely feedback • Build in choice at least 35% of the time • Providing explicit instruction

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