Understanding & Managing Behavior “Misbehavior results from mistaken goals.” Rudolph Dreikurs © Kappa Delta Pi 2014

Understanding & Managing Behavior

“Misbehavior results from mistaken goals.” Rudolph Dreikurs

© Kappa Delta Pi 2014

Questions to Ponder…

Why do students sometimes act badly? What strategies did your teachers use

that made you want to behave correctly? What are your greatest concerns

regarding classroom management?


Goals of Misbehavior

Goal #1: Attention Students who feel worthless may seek

attention to feel good about themselves. Bad behaviors often illicit attention. Attention sought may be

positive or negative. Attention-seekers should get

attention (teacher’s) onlywhen they are not activelyseeking it.



Goal #2: Power Students may be defiant. Students feel a sense of self-worth by

controlling others. Need to be the “boss” of a situation. Teachers should avoid getting in a power

struggle with students (no-win).



Goal #3: Revenge Behavior may be hostile or vicious. Students often want to hurt others as they

have been hurt. Behavior may include stealing

or kicking. Teachers need to use

encouragement and logicalconsequences.



Goal #4: Helplessness Students may want to be left alone. Students may feel inadequate or inferior. Students may avoid others. Actions not often viewed as misbehavior. Teachers must encourage the “helpless”

to be actively engaged in the classroom. Try to address feelings of inadequacy and

help build social skills.


Behavior Management Principles

Safety and securityof classroom students isteacher’s first priority.

Obtain students’ attentionbefore beginning yourinstruction, givingdirections, or explaining tasks.

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Behavior Management Principles Have students raise their hands to speak;

only one person should speak at a time. Vary activities to maintain students’

attention and focus.

Allow choices when possible, but be sure you can live with the choice selected. So choose options wisely!



Treat ALL students with respect at ALL times. Students are perceptive and pick up on your actions and attitudes.

Address a misbehavior without personally “attacking” the student (i.e., focus on the problem, not the student).

Never do anything that would publicly humiliate the student.



Catch them being good. Focus on the positive. “Pick your battles” when

addressing negative behaviors.

Don’t nag or nit-pick! Use encouragement as

often as possible. Use authentic praise.


Do Not Tolerate . . .

Any violent behavior Whining and complaining Profanity Disrespectful tone of voice Bullying Put-downs Back-talk Inappropriate gestures


Remember:

YOU set the stage for the environment in your classroom


Documents

Understanding & Managing Behavior “Misbehavior results from mistaken goals.” Rudolph Dreikurs © Kappa Delta Pi 2014