Assignment:
In this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of the weekly learning objectives: Compare positive proactive classroom behavior strategies and Identify strategies for managing student behavior. Additionally, completion of this assignment represents an introduction to Course Learning Outcome 3 and MASE Program Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
Even when you proactively predict your students' behaviors and plan for every situation, problems will still arise that need to be managed. According to Bill Rogers, behavior specialist, many negative behaviors fit into one of five categories: The Chatterbox, The Boycotter, The Debater, The Sulker and The Clinger (Five Persistent Behavior Problems, 2014).
First, read a description of each of the five behavior categories outlined by Bill Rogers on Scholastic's webpage "Five Persistent Behavior Problems and How to Handle Them". Then, choose a behavior management technique listed on Education World's "Tip Archive" for each of the behaviors. Use the following guidelines for creating your presentation:
Content Expectations:
Using support from your assignment reading, the Instructor Guidance, and the discussions, your written paper will:
· Identify one of the five behavior categories.
· Choose a behavior management technique for the selected behavior.
· Examine how the method will be effective for the selected behavior category.
· Summarize how the strategy can be used, in the future, proactively.
· Share a story from your experience that is related to the ideas you have learned thus far in the course.
Written Expectations:
· Syntax and Mechanics: Exhibit meticulous use of grammar, spelling, organization, and usage throughout your submission.
· Source Requirement: Reference at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook in order to provide compelling evidence to support your ideas.
· Page Requirement: Your submission must be two to three pages in length excluding a title and reference page.
· APA format: All in text citations, page format and references must be written in APA 6th edition format.