Responding to disengaged and disruptive behaviours: Classroom management practice

Summary

The video script outlines a teacher’s approach to managing disruptive behaviors in the classroom. The teacher uses a calm, controlled manner, employing non-verbal cues, verbal corrections, and offering students choices to re-engage them with the lesson. The teacher emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive, supportive learning environment where students feel safe and respected. By responding thoughtfully to behavior and consistently monitoring student engagement, the teacher ensures minimal disruption and maximizes learning opportunities, fostering a trusting relationship with students while keeping the atmosphere conducive to growth.

Takeaways

• 😀 Responding to disruptive behavior calmly and thoughtfully helps maintain a supportive and safe learning environment.
• 😀 Using a range of responses, such as non-verbal and verbal corrections, provides opportunities for students to re-engage in a positive manner.
• 😀 Building strong relationships with students is key to identifying the most effective behavior correction strategies.
• 😀 Continuously monitoring students during the lesson ensures that disengagement or unsafe behavior can be addressed early.
• 😀 Offering students a choice in how they engage with the lesson encourages them to take responsibility for their behavior.
• 😀 Implementing consequences quietly and respectfully helps maintain the student's dignity while reinforcing behavioral expectations.
• 😀 Polite and calm responses to students' behavior help de-escalate potential conflicts and maintain a positive atmosphere in the class.
• 😀 Using non-verbal corrections (e.g., finger to lips, three fingers for organization) is effective for minimizing disruption while guiding students back on track.
• 😀 Providing a mix of non-verbal and verbal corrections allows teachers to adapt their approach based on the student's needs and the classroom context.
• 😀 Maintaining respect and politeness when interacting with students strengthens the teacher-student relationship and ensures the student's behavior is addressed without shame.

Q & A

What is the main goal of responding to disruptive behavior in the classroom?

The main goal is to ensure a safe and supportive environment where students can remain calm, focused, and engaged in learning.

How does a teacher’s calm demeanor impact students when responding to behavior?

When a teacher responds calmly and in a controlled manner, students tend to mirror this behavior, which helps to de-escalate potential disruptions and maintain a calm classroom environment.

Why is it important to have a range of responses for disengaged behavior?

Having a variety of responses allows the teacher to tailor their approach based on the specific behavior exhibited and the relationship with the student, ensuring that the response is appropriate and effective.

What role does monitoring students play in classroom management?

Monitoring students involves scanning the classroom, pausing, and circulating, which allows the teacher to stay on top of student engagement, identify potential disruptions early, and provide support as needed.

How does a teacher use non-verbal corrections to address disengaged behavior?

Non-verbal corrections, such as eye contact or gestures, provide students with an opportunity to self-correct without drawing attention to them or interrupting the flow of the lesson.

What is the purpose of offering a choice to a student who is not meeting expectations?

Offering a choice empowers the student to take responsibility for their behavior and provides an opportunity for them to re-engage with the learning material in a positive manner.

How does the teacher approach consequences when a student does not respond to previous interventions?

If previous interventions like non-verbal and verbal corrections fail, the teacher calmly implements a consequence, ensuring it is done respectfully and quietly, keeping the focus on the student’s behavior rather than making them feel singled out.

What are the key considerations when using verbal corrections?

Verbal corrections should be tailored to the situation, considering the relationship with the student and the severity of the behavior. The goal is to encourage re-engagement without disrupting the classroom atmosphere.

Why is it important for teachers to maintain respectful relationships with students when implementing consequences?

Maintaining respect ensures that the student feels supported and not victimized, which helps preserve the relationship and encourages positive behavior changes in the future.

How does the teacher ensure that the classroom remains safe and conducive to learning during behavior interventions?

The teacher ensures safety by staying calm and considering the well-being of all students, making sure that the interventions do not escalate conflicts and that the classroom environment remains supportive and focused on learning.