Be a Positive Role Model for Behavior Management
Role-modeling appropriate behavior is a vital and necessary component of an effective approach to behavior management. Who we are, what we think, and what we believe is revealed through our words and behavior. If we buy into the adage “Boys will be boys,” our...
How to Deal Effectively With Angry Students
Everyone gets angry. It’s human nature and anyone who never gets angry is probably a droid of some sort. That said, when our kids get angry in the classroom, it’s a really hard thing to deal with since we’re trying to control a classroom of sometimes...
Manage Behavior with Strategic Ignoring
Sometimes the best way to deal with student misbehavior is to ignore it. When might it be best to ignore behavior? When the inappropriate behavior is unintentional or not likely to reoccur. When the student’s goal is to get attention through misbehaving. When ignoring...