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Positive Applications of Behavior Management

Positive reinforcement: This involves giving students something they want or enjoy when they exhibit positive behavior. For example, you could give a student a sticker, a high-five, or a verbal compliment when they follow directions or complete a task.
Negative reinforcement: This involves removing something unpleasant when a student exhibits positive behavior. For example, you could allow a student to take a break from a difficult task when they complete a portion of it without making any mistakes.
** Shaping:** This involves reinforcing small steps toward a desired behavior. For example, if a student is struggling to stay in their seat, you could start by reinforcing them for sitting in their seat for 5 minutes at a time. Once they are consistently able to stay in their seat for 5 minutes, you could increase the requirement to 10 minutes, and so on.
Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers (2-downloads)
by Thomas J. Zirpoli
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Token economy: This involves giving students tokens or points for positive behavior, which they can then exchange for rewards. For example, students could earn tokens for completing their work, helping others, or following directions. The tokens can then be exchanged for rewards such as free time, special privileges, or edible treats.
Behavior contracts: These are written agreements between the teacher and the student that specify the expected behaviors and the consequences for both positive and negative behaviors. Behavior contracts can be helpful for students who are struggling with specific behaviors, as they provide clear expectations and consequences.

Effective Implementation of Behavior Management

Be clear and explicit about your expectations. Students need to know what you expect from them in terms of behavior. Make sure to post your classroom rules and procedures in a visible location, and review them with students regularly.
Be consistent with your consequences. When students exhibit positive behavior, be sure to reinforce them immediately. When students exhibit negative behavior, be sure to provide consequences that are appropriate and consistent with the severity of the behavior.
Be fair and impartial. All students should be treated fairly and impartially when it comes to behavior management. Avoid singling out individual students or treating students differently based on their race, gender, or other characteristics.
Be patient and supportive. Changing behavior takes time and effort. Be patient with students who are struggling to improve their behavior, and provide them with the support they need to succeed.

Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers (2-downloads)

by Thomas J. Zirpoli

4.5 out of 5