4/8/14What are some reasons for misbehavior?- Escapeo Remember our lecture about negative reinforcement  Wants to avoid something aversive (school-work) More likely: disrupt class, be defiant- Avoidance of Failureo These students do not try anything that will result in failureo Most likely: not pay attention, be disengaged, not participate, not turn in homework- Powero Want to be in charge and in controlo These students want what they want and will do what they need to do to get ito Will undermine your authorityo More likely to talk back, be confrontational, not cooperative, disruptiveo Ways to designate power in the classroom: Ex: Work in groups and designate a leader- Revengeo To compensate for hurt feeling (whether real/ imagined)o Targeted towards teacher or student (physical/ psychological)o More likely: hit, shove, teasing, causing embarrassment towards othersCreating a Positive Learning Environment- Ruleso 3-5 general rules are besto Usually are written down or posted- Procedures includeo Administrative taskso Student movemento Housekeepingo Routines for accomplishing lessonso Interaction- Consequenceso Established for following and breaking rulesDealing with Discipline ProblemsStopping Problem Quickly- 7 Levels of intervention in misbehavioro Make eye contacto Verbal hints (name dropping)o Remind student of consequenceso Remind student of rule or procedureo Ask student to state the rule or procedureo Assertively tell student to stop misbehavioro Offer a choice to stop behavior or meet privately to work out the consequenceCreating a Positive Learning EnvironmentPlanning Spaces for Learning- Flexibility is essentialo Consider: Access to materials Convenience Privacy Supervision- Be creative and willing to reevaluateBuilding a Positive Learning Environment Physical EnvironmentPlanned Spaces for Learning- Physical environment is important- Visibility, accessibility Creating a Positive Learning EnvironmentThe First Week of Class- First Day: well planned and organizedo Deal with students main concernso Teach rules and procedureso Appeal to student interestso Stop misbehavior quicklyo Monitor student progress carefullyMaintaining a Good Environment for Learning- Encouraging Engagemento Busy students are better behaved- Supervise students closelyo Include cues for desired behaviorso Engage students in authentic taskso Clear and specific directions- Provide necessary materialso Carefully monitor