Strategies to address misbehaviors in the elementary school classroom

2. What is Problem Behavior?
 Definition is related to your philosophy about
teaching and learning
 Definition from effective managers

3. To ignore or not to Ignore?
 Effective managers ignore very little
 Respond in kind to problem behaviors
 Minor problem
 Major problem but limited in scope and effects
 Escalating or spreading problem

4. Minor behavior problem…
 Goal: Do not interrupt the pace of the
class, instruction, or give undue attention (power) to
the student.
 Non-verbal cues
 Pick up the pace
 Refocusing techniques
 Redirecting techniques
 Issue a desist
 Give a viable choice

5. Moderate behavior
problem…
 Caution: these interventions can lead to student
resistance and power struggles.
 Make a privilege contingent on desirable
behavior
 Time out
 Logical consequence
 One-on-one time

6. Major behavior problem…
 Ascertain the root of the problem
 5-step intervention procedure
 Reality therapy
 Peer mediation/conflict resolution

7. Teacher “Hot Buttons”
 Tattling
 Chronic avoidance of work
 Fighting/Bullying
 Disrespect/Defiance toward the teacher

8. Reminders
 Keep your goal in mind
 Be proactive
 Stay positive
 Stay calm
 Use appropriate levels of management
 Ask why
 Know your students and build a relationship
with them

9. Questions?