Managing Disruptive Student Behaviors

What is the primary focus when redirecting a student's disruptive behavior?

• Discussing the misbehavior in detail

• Ignoring the behavior

• Asking the student why they are misbehaving

• Redirecting the student to the desired behavior

Which of the following is NOT a suggested go-to response for redirecting behavior?

• Enough talking, get back on task

• It's time to get focused, get started

• Why are you doing that?

• Voices on 0, pencils in your hand, brains engaged

What impact does a positive classroom environment have on student behavior?

• It only affects academic performance

• It has no impact on student behavior

• It makes it difficult for students to continue negative behavior

• It makes it easier for students to misbehave

Which of the following is a question to consider when auditing your classroom environment?

• Is the classroom too quiet?

• Do students have enough free time?

• Is there a climate of respect in the classroom?

• Are the students happy?

What should you do if disruptive behavior continues after repeated redirection?

• Ignore the behavior

• Punish the student immediately

• Find out the underlying need behind the behavior

• Send the student to the principal's office

What is the first step in finding the need behind a student's disruptive behavior?

• Asking the student to leave the classroom

• Targeting a specific behavior

• Punishing the student

• Ignoring the behavior

Why might a student engage in disruptive behavior to avoid something in the classroom?

• They are bored

• They need more support

• They are seeking power and control

• They want to gain attention

What is an example of an alternate replacement behavior for a student seeking attention?

• Ignoring the student

• Giving the student opportunities for daily check-ins with the teacher

• Allowing the student to have many breaks

• Punishing the student

What is a behavior contract?

• A punishment plan for the student

• A written agreement between the teacher and student outlining expected behaviors

• A list of misbehaviors

• A reward system for the entire class

What should teachers do if they struggle to find replacement behaviors for misbehaviors?

• Ignore the misbehaviors

• Punish the students more frequently

• Share their struggles and seek advice

• Give up on managing behaviors