Classroom Classroom ManagementManagement

When They Need a Shot in the…Arm

THE KEYSTHE KEYS

• Use preventative medicine.• Keep things private.• Keep your cool.• Be consistent.• Be fair.

ALL BEHAVIOR IS DRIVEN BY NEED.ALL BEHAVIOR IS DRIVEN BY NEED.

Preventative MedicinePreventative MedicineProcedures and

Routines

Picture This:Picture This:During some quiet reading time, a boy in class “accidentally” drops his book from his desk to the floor. Attempting to retrieve it, he knocks other belongings to the floor as well. Giggles and snorts emanate from the other students.

The boy finally gets settled and it’s at least 30 seconds before he drops his book again…

First AidFirst Aid

• When do you use it?• What can you do?

– Evil Eye– Space Invader– Polite Request– Offer Choices

Chronic CareChronic Care• For Mistaken Needs/Goals

– Attention– Power– Revenge– Self-esteem

The story continues…The story continues…

Our book dropping friend has decided to continue his behavior. Only now, he’s added to his repertoire. He’s tapping his pencil, mumbling to himself, singing little songs, and making crude noises.

AttentionAttentionGive attention in a positive way.

1. Find a study buddy.2. Give an optional

time out.3. Encourage when the

student succeeds.4. When the student

raises a hand, call on him/her quickly.

5. Give jobs to receive legitimate attention.

Back again…Back again…The class is getting settled and our friend the book dropper is up to his tricks. This time, you approach him and tell him that he absolutely WILL NOT start his routine. To this, he responds,

“OH YEAH! I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT! I

DON’T HAVE TO LISTEN TO YOU! YOU’RE NOT

THE BOSS OF ME!"

PowerPower1. Don’t grab the hook (even if you have

to back down). Keep calm and let the student cool down also.

2. Avoid and defuse direct confrontations.

3. Listen in private. Isolate.4. Recognize the student’s feelings.5. Give choices.6. Give leadership roles.7. Encourage independent thinking.

RevengeRevenge

1. Usually retaliation for hurt feelings.2. Don’t use sarcasm or put-downs.3. Deal with it privately.4. Listen.5. Form a positive relationship with the

student.6. Admit mistakes.7. Be in control of your emotions.

Self-EsteemSelf-Esteem1. Give opportunities for

success.2. Peer tutor.3. Make the environment

safe.4. De-emphasize grades,

emphasize learning & improvement.

5. Give smaller chunks of information & structure activities toward a goal.

6. Encourage (rather than praise). Help remediate.

7. Listen.

What What NotNot to Do to Do1. Be sarcastic.2. Use a negative tone of voice

(condescending).3. Display negative body language (fists, jaw,

facial expression, stance).4. Be inconsistent.5. Play favorites.6. Use put-downs.7. Lose your temper.8. Give public reprimands.9. Be unfair (take away promised activities,

nitpick grading, give pop quizzes, give homework as punishment).

10. Be apathetic (forget names, ignore a student).

11. Be inflexible (due dates, test dates).12. Lose your sense of humor.