Reducing+Behavior+Problems+in+Elementary+Classrooms

Reducing Behavior Problems in Elementary Classrooms

School safety and discipline problems are "among the main problems" in public schools.

A chaotic environment can be created by only a few students.

All students must receive necessary support, students with behavior problems who do not receive appropriate support will face greater problems later in their academic career and in the rest of their lives (they are more likely to drop out of school and to have aggression/ chemical abuse problems.)

__5 things that can Help Reduce Behavior Problems in the Classroom__ (For a diagram follow the second link on the bottom of this page.)
 * 1) Identify what may prompt the behavior
 * 2) Modify the classroom to be preventative
 * 3) Teach and reinforce skills about appropriate behavior
 * 4) Form relationships with school staff, parents, and behavior experts
 * 5) Implement school wide policies

__Using Data__ Keeping records of what caused and resulted of behavioral issues can assist the teacher in identifying what motivates the students to behave in a disruptive manner. Is it to avoid a task? To gain peer or teacher attention?

__What to do in my classroom:__
 * The rules should be repeated, reinforced, and revisited throughout the year
 * Make transition times clear and as smooth as possible
 * Pace instruction and scaffold to avoid student frustration
 * Use knowledge of students' interests to keep them engaged
 * Teach, model, and reinforce positive behavior (including emotional awareness, self- management, conflict resolution.) When focusing on a skill: use concrete examples and practice opportunities with feedback

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