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EDSE 533 Summer 2011 Online Norah Hooper, PhD. Philosophy of Behavior Management Donna L. Oesterheld College of Education University of Mary Washington I hearby pledge that I have not received any unauthorized help on this philosophy project.-Donna L. Oesterheld.
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EDSE 533 Summer 2011 Online Norah Hooper, PhD. Philosophy of Behavior Management Donna L. Oesterheld College of Education University of Mary Washington I hearby pledge that I have not received any unauthorized help on this philosophy project.-Donna L. Oesterheld
My Theory: Why not PBIS? With so many theories of classroom behavior spinning around in my head, developing a personal philosophy was both easy and difficult for me. Several weeks ago, I actually started a file of practical ideas that I gleaned-or stole-from the blackboard discussions in my Positive Approaches to Discipline Class and from classrooms that I worked in as a substitute teacher. When I considered this file to examine my personal philosophy, I realized that every thing I do or admire when others do it is part of the Positive Behavior Intervention Support theory (PBIS). PBIS builds on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and as such it is well researched. Applied Behavior Analysis is the most documented and most respected approach to teaching students with disabilities. It is a systematic method, with constant data collection and documentation. Goals and plans are made based on the data. This is why I plan to use ABA in my future career as a Special Educator. But ABA does not give a framework for managing a classroom setting or for guiding behavior within a school community. PBIS bridges this gap. It is helpful to think of behavior management in terms of antecedents and consequences influencing behaviors (ABC). PBIS addresses antecedent management by having the teacher develop and teach rules and procedures for behavior. It addresses behavior by emphasizing class meetings and a family atmosphere. Finally PBIS addresses consequences by providing reinforcement on a tiered system. The Virginia Department of Education endorses PBIS. For these reasons, Positive Behavior Intervention Support is my philosophy of Behavior Management.
EXAMPLE OF AN EXPECTATION WITH RULES • Be Respectful: • Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking. • Follow directions the first time they are given. • Use your own materials.