Presentation on behavior

1. CHAMPS:
PBIS in the
Classroom
No Simple Solutions

2. Changing Behavior
 We tend to think of discipline as punishment.
 Punishment does not work to reduce problem
behaviors, particularly for our toughest students.
 This mindset and habit of interacting can be
difficult to change.
 With PBIS and CHAMPS/DSC, “discipline” is
about changing the environment in order to
provide the support that students need to make
productive choices and interact appropriately.

3. Changing Behavior
 Our habits of interacting in relation to
managing behavior are primarily based on our
experiences. We tend to do to others what was
done to us.
 Because of this, our common reaction to
behavior errors is to attempt to “punish”
students into acceptable behavior.
 To change that approach, we must be very
deliberate in our planning in order to have
structures and processes in place and so that
we are ready when “stuff” happens.

4. Changing Behavior
 If someone showed evidence of something that
was different than your belief or your
experience, how many different examples
would you need to change your perspective
and practice?
 CHAMPS is going to show you the research, but
often we are more influenced by our
experience, our emotions, and our habits of
interacting. Those don’t always align with best
practice.
 You may not agree with everything, but we ask
that you have an open mind.

5. Science of behavior has
taught us that students…
 Are NOT born with “bad behaviors”
 Do not learn (behaviors do not
improve) when presented contingent
aversive consequences
…Do learn better ways of behaving by
being taught directly and receiving
consistent positive feedback

6. There are no “simple” solutions.
Punitive consequences are not enough.
Role-bound power is not enough.
You’ll find
“Classroom Discipline in Three Easy Lessons”
in fiction

7. Teaching…
 When students struggle with reading,
we teach them to read;
 When students struggle with math
concepts, we teach them math;
 When children don’t know how to
swim, we arrange for swimming
lessons;
 When students struggle with behavior
and social skills, we…

8. Teaching…
 We need to be prepared to teach appropriate
behavior and social skills just like we prepare to
teach academics.
 We can’t assume students know our
expectations and procedures.