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Behavior Management Strategies for the Current Classroom. Beth Ackerman, Ed.D. KDP November 13, 2003. P roactive. Proactive vs. Reactive 95% of successful behavior management is preventing negative behavior. P roactive. Be Positive Be Fun Be Structured Be Consistent Be Fair
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Behavior Management Strategies for the Current Classroom Beth Ackerman, Ed.D. KDP November 13, 2003
Proactive • Proactive vs. Reactive • 95% of successful behavior management is preventing negative behavior
Proactive • Be Positive • Be Fun • Be Structured • Be Consistent • Be Fair • Set Effective Limits
ProactiveReinforcements Reinforcements – Always start with the least restrictive reinforcement!!!!
Positive Positive words Positive calls home Social reinforcements Behavioral contracts Points/levels system Token economy Negative Verbal reprimands, frowns, reminders, etc. Physical proximity In class consequences Imposing in-class separation (time out) Removal from classroom Send home Reinforcements
ProactiveReinforcementsAssess the situation Assess the situation – WHAT ARE MY BARRIERS?? WHAT IS PREVENTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR??
Assess the situation • A B C Antecedent Behavior Consequence
ProactiveReinforcementsAssess the situationIntent of misbehavior Intent of misbehavior Why do students misbehave?
Intent of misbehavior • Attention • Power • Revenge • Display of Inadequacy • Testing of Limits
ProactiveReinforcementsAssess the situationIntent of misbehaviorSincerity
Sincerity Simply demonstrate the love of Christ. Compassion Acknowledgement Reassurance Esteem
ProactiveReinforcementsAssess the situationIntent of misbehaviorSincerityEmpower the student
Empower the students • Encourage self-talking and questioning • Our goal is not to manage student behavior, but rather to teach students to successfully manage their own behavior • What we’re asking students is really to behave abnormal
PRAISE roactive einforcements ssess the situation ntent of misbehavior incerity mpower the students