In the year 2014, 33 students at Mary Chapa Literacy and Technology Academy, a K-5 elementary school, were suspended (SARC, 2014) for breaking a variety of school rules. Despite the number of student receiving suspension as a consequence for behavior which was deemed inappropriate for school, students continue to interrupt learning by perpetually breaking classroom and school rules causing interruptions to the school day. Examples of the distracting behavior include, but are not limited to, students playing with items in their desks, talking with neighbors, daydreaming, and/or constantly needing to leave the classroom. These disruptions of the classroom learning environment cause both students and teachers to feel exasperated in their classroom …show more content…
However, students have described feelings of being in a learning environment which is not safe, consistent, or calm. Additionally, normally well behaved students, are displaying anger, frustration, and are shouting out distasteful remarks towards the students who are causing the interruption. In an effort to combat problems in their classrooms teachers regularly create on the spot consequence which are intended to serve as a means of deterring other students from exhibiting the same inappropriate behaviors. Some of these consequences include a loss of recess, or a phone call home to parents. Since these consequences are not deterring students from discontinuing their disruptive behavior, teachers feel inclined to react to every infraction in an effort to stop all violations of the rules and to bring consistency to the classroom, and reduce interruptions. However, implementing inconsistent punitive discipline approaches to curtail disruptions (Nuoffer, 2011) to the school day impacts the teacher and student relationship by diminishing trust, and thus creating additional discipline problems. Unfortunately, this constant and growing problem is causing tension in the classroom between students and
It is important for a teacher to challenge disruptive behaviour immediately and consistently. I feel by trying to make lessons enjoyable and providing work that helps students to achieve minimizes disruptive behaviour. The use of good communication by the teacher can also be a useful tool. This includes the use of the voice, phrasing, eye contact and body language. For example, using an assertive tone when making a request or physically positioning yourself near disruptive students.
The Assertive Discipline Model is a model that comes under the Management Theories. The two main theorises behind this model if discipline are Lee and Marlene Carter, the husband and wife duo have put thousands of hours research into helping perfect this model (Allen, 1996). They see the Assertive Discipline Model as being an approach that is direct and positive; it allows the teachers to teach and the students to be in an environment where they are able to lean to their best ability (Allen, 1996). The Carter’s model of Assertive Discipline relies on the teacher to punish unacceptable behaviour in a way in which will deter the child from repeating this behaviour again (Allen, 1996). A key point that Carter and Carter make in their model of Assertive Discipline is that the behaviour that is expected in the classroom is well known, there are warnings given to the students about their behaviour reminding them what is expected of them and then it is expected that the teacher following through with the consequence that adheres with the incorrect behaviour (Konza, Grainger & Bradshaw, 2001). Teachers using the Assertive Model will under no circumstances tolerate students that disrupt them the teacher, or other students from learning (Konza, Grainger & Bradshaw, 2001). The consequences for students that have misbehaved must be clear and concise so that the students themselves have a clear understanding of what the punishment is and what the behaviour is that
In 1986, the 15th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Warren Burger, informed President Ronald Reagan of his decision to retire. Reagan’s first duty was to fill the role of Chief Justice, which he did by appointing justice William Rehnquist to Chief Justice. Now Reagan was tasked with nominating a justice to replace Burger’s seat in the Supreme Court. According to those who were involved in the decision, it came down to Robert Bork and Antonin Scalia. With Warren Burger leaving the Court, it meant that the Court would be balanced with four conservative justices and four liberal justices. This placed even more importance on Reagan’s decision to nominate a justice who would often times be making the deciding vote. Reagan needed to nominate a
Out of school suspensions (OSS) are often enforced with the assumption that students receiving the suspension are less likely to repeat the problem behavior in the future. However, this has been proven to be false. Suspending a student for engaging in a certain behavior does not in fact serve as a deterrent from the behavior but as a deterrent from attending school instead. In actuality, receiving just a single suspension can increase the probability of a student experiencing academic failure, school dropout, and involvement in the juvenile justice system. Knowing this, some educators still believe that for many students, suspension can serve as an effective lesson. One of the greatest concerns that educators and administrators face is the matter of classroom management. It is part of their job to ensure a safe, productive and supportive classroom allowing students to learn and grow to their greatest potential. Though there are several strategies gauged towards managing a classroom, the most severe offences often lead to either in or out of school suspension. Some of the largest concerns faced with out of school suspensions is that they are often ineptly applied, used unfairly against students of color and seemingly ineffective at producing better behavior. Also known as exclusionary discipline, the majority of offenses that led to OSS have not been centered around violence but instead emphasised issues of classroom insubordination and defiance. In some rather extreme cases
Students all have their own personalities, which affects their actions within the classroom. Many times, a students’ behavior is caused by outside factors causing them to act out with disruptive behaviors and disciplinary issues. During these times, a teacher must have a behavior management approach to deter similar behaviors in the future. Many first time teachers are unable to handle dealing with the behaviors and leave their jobs making it all the more important to come up with an effective behavior management approach to curtail those worrisome behaviors before it gets to that point (Sugai, 2009). In an effort to thoroughly discuss an efficient behavior management approach, a common disciplinary problem within classroom and the foundation of the issue will be considered. A combination of approaches may be to needed to stop behavioral issues, such as providing motivation and establishing rules and procedures in a clear way will deter behavioral issues. Finally, an in-depth look at the steps needed in order to implement the approach into the classroom.
Identifying in-school events that trigger disruptive behavior can provide teachers and students with ideas on how to modify school routines to support constructive actions (Henley & Long,
Schools have become correctional facilities where instructors closely monitor and attend to behaviors. No longer are they a safe place where troubled students can find peace and acceptance. Instead, students are at the mercy of the rules and the people who govern them. Some scholarly institutions have established zero-tolerance policies to correct what they deem intolerable student behaviors. Teachers have the authority to suspend students for consequential incidences such violence or bullying but also for the simple act of having a butter knife at lunch or talking back. Zero-tolerance policies often lead to severe consequences that do not take into consideration the circumstances in a situation and provide absolutely no benefit to the offending
The EOP summer program is a mandatory program that prepares us students for college. Its a 5 Week program during the summer which contains classes monday through Friday and mandatory study hours. The weekend are filled with activities provided by the program and sunday is your day to do whatever you want. Attending this program has prepared me for the fall semester of college, and to be responsible with time management. It also taught me that I should make the best experience of college.
I plan to establish discipline by warning those students who misbehave at first giving them two chances to act appropriately. If a student still misbehaves, I will cut their privilege to go outside down by five or ten minutes according to the severity of their inappropriate behavior. If a child still misbehaves, I will take the issue to
Teachers are not only expected to teach their students, but also provide an environment where everyone feels safe and can learn. Classroom management is a very important part of teaching. Students cannot learn in an unsafe, disruptive environment. This paper will discuss the strategy of SHAPING, how it is used to modify a student’s behavior, and give an example of how to modify a student’s behavior. This paper will also discuss my personal beliefs about classroom management, share rules and expectations for the classroom, rewards for individuals and the class, designing the classroom where the teacher is visible and there are no distractions, and discuss some classroom procedures and how they contribute to classroom management
Findings from a recent Ofsted report have shown that low-level disruption in the classroom is causing pupils to potentially lose up to one hour of learning each day, and that this may have a detrimental impact on their life chances (Ofsted, 2014). Difficulties managing behavior is a commonly reported source of stress and burnout among teachers, and is resulting in a substantial number leaving the profession within 5 years (Ford et al, 2012). Disruptive behaviour is not only stressful for teachers, but it can be unsettling for pupils, can hinder pupils enjoyment of school and can prevent pupils from fulfilling their potential (Gorard, 2010). Although there has never been a time when all pupils behaved well, all of the time (Viser, 2005), it is important that teachers have a good understanding of the challenges they may face in the classroom, and are equipped with effective strategies to help them manage classroom behaviour. After all, effective behaviour management and discipline in schools is a crucial to ensuring academic success and a positive and safe learning environment (Luisellia et al, 2005).
For reasons unknown, some students simply cannot or choose not to behave during class. Caroleo opens her article, “An Examination of the Risks and Benefits of Alternative Education”, with the claim, “One size education does not fit for all children and youth” (35). It is true that blanket instruction does not work for most at-risk students. A specialized educational setting results in an increase in supervision and guidance. Specialized settings lower the possibility of frequent outbursts; therefore, placement into a smaller class would benefit the disruptive student. In most alternative classrooms, the student-teacher ratio is low. In a local alternative school hosted by New Brockton High School, the class roster rarely reaches above ten students. Smaller settings allow teachers the chance to minimize down time and focus on individuals. Increased one on one time allows students to find more productive outlets for their excess energy. In addition to being beneficial for the troublesome student, alternative schooling would allow other members of the class a productive environment in which to learn. Students’ outbursts are detrimental to not only the other students’ education but also the education of the delinquent as well. Placement into an alternative school will allow typical students to attend class uninterrupted and encourage the cause of distraction to focus on continuing their education. If the disruptive student is removed from the classroom, then it is likely that all students’ grades will flourish accordingly in the now positive
A teacher must deal with disruptive classroom behavior throughout their career. To do so, they must not only develop their skills in handling these situations but also develop ethical standards for their classroom. These standards set forth by the teacher will help them deal with their students, those students’ parents, the school administrators and their community. There are numerous articles written that could help a teacher when researching any legal or ethical issues that may arise during their teaching career. This paper summarizes four
Outpatient Care Services (OSC) faces difficult challenges. The case describes numerous issues in service delivery coupled with a changing health care system landscape. Some of these challenges are external, such as a high unemployment and an uninsured segment of the population. Other challenges are internal such as resistance to change, poor interprofessional collaboration and a lack of cultural competency. Additionally, patient surveys indicate a lack of professionalism and empathy among staff. Finally, the director has limited experience and training in this setting that will make these challenges even more difficult to manage. This discussion will focus on some of the forces behind these challenges and ways that Dr. Adams can work to overcome them.
Preventing misbehavior is widely preferable rather than dealing with it after it has occurred. A Preventive discipline plan involves steps taken in a classroom to avoid disciplinary problems. Potentially this discipline deals with the distractions in the classroom and how a classroom environment can be modified so it is more compatible with the learning needs of its children (Edwards, 2004). Preventive discipline plan refers to the strategies that can be implemented to inhibit inappropriate behaviors from occurring in the first place (T.L.Musy, Personal communication, October 10th, 2006). Kounin’s concepts of withitness and overlapping skills of a teacher help in preventing discipline problems (Evertson, Emmer, and Worsham,