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Disruption— shouting out during the instruction, talking and laughing inappropriately, causing “accidents.”. Lying— falsifying statements to get one’s way or to get others in trouble. Stealing— taking things that belong to others. Cheating— being academically dishonest or duplicitous in their dealings with others.
- Mistaken Behavior vs. Misbehavior
- Understanding Functions of Behavior
- Examples of Mistaken Behavior
- Teaching Desired Behavior
Mistaken behavior is a term coined by educator and author Barbara Coloroso. According to Coloroso, mistaken behavior is a behavior that a child displays because they don’t know a better way to get their needs met. The behavior is often unintentional and is not intended to harm others. On the other hand, misbehavior is a behavior that is intended to...
According to the theory of Positive Behavior Support (PBS), the functions of misbehavior are: 1. Attention-seeking:Some students misbehave to gain attention, even if it’s negative attention, from their teacher or peers. These students may feel neglected, ignored or undervalued, and they seek attention as a way of getting noticed. 2. Power/Control:S...
Here are some examples of misbehavior categorized by the five functions of misbehavior: 1. Attention-seeking: 1. Calling out without raising hand 2. Interrupting during instruction 3. Making noises during quiet activities 4. Engaging in off-topic conversations during class 2. Power and control: 1. Refusing to follow directions 2. Arguing with the t...
Teaching desired behavior involves explicitly teaching students the appropriate way to behave in the classroom. By teaching desired behavior, teachers can help students replace mistaken behavior with positive behavior. Here are some strategies that teachers can use to teach desired behavior in their classroom:
Seeking Attention of Adults or Classmates. Some students need more attention than others. Other students feel like they don’t get enough attention, from home or school. In either of those scenarios, when a student wants attention or needs attention, they will act out to get it. Even it gets them a negative response.
- Teacher Style. The idea here is to grow into an assertive teacher. It is the fine balance between being an Indecisive teacher and an autocratic teacher.
- Positive Language. This is a simple, easy and elegant behavior to start using but it works from the start. We were all told to use please and thank you and to speak nicely to people by our parents, now we are adults we definitely shouldn’t stop!
- Black Dot, White Square. This idea focuses on keeping things in perspective. It is very easy to focus on the misbehavior in the classroom and ignore all the good stuff.
- Choice in Direction. This is a tactic I have only been using for a couple of years but wish I had been using from the beginning. Again it is a simple minor adjustment to how I address a situation, not something to instil in my students.
Misbehavior can be a way of testing limits and asserting autonomy. Instead of reacting with strict discipline, offering clear and consistent boundaries helps children feel secure while learning acceptable behavior. Coping Mechanism: Misbehavior can also be a coping mechanism for stress, change, or overwhelming emotions.
Responding to Student Misbehavior. So far we have focused on preventing behaviors that are inappropriate or annoying. The advice has all been proactive or forward-looking: plan classroom space thoughtfully, create reasonable procedures and rules, pace lessons and activities appropriately, and communicate the importance of learning clearly.
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Apr 1, 2022 · Celebrating Successes. The final step in being proactive when dealing with difficult behaviors is the most important: monitor, adapt, and celebrate. Making progress with students who are displaying challenging behaviors is never one and done. Rather, just as relationship implies, it’s an ongoing dialogue.
