I am a substitute teacher for Elementary Ed. I was wondering if anyone knows of any sites that can help me to deal with behavior problems in the classroom. I have searched but haven’t found anything. Maybe I am not doing the search right? I am finding more and more of the classes having extreme behavior problems and I just want to learn how to deal with it. There are some classes that I am starting to turn down because they are so bad.
Thanks so much! Or any teacher’s that want to share how they deal with them.
Re: Need Help with behavior problems in class room
[quote=”Rover”]Try www.behavioradvisor.com Being a sub. is difficult since you probably aren’t informed on whatever behavior plan may be in place for a student, and you don’t know if what you are seeing is typical behavior or acting up because there is a “sub”[/quote]
Thank you for your help. You are right about not knowing the behavior plan. Usually if you ask about one your are told it’s none of your business or when the child does have a problem and you send him/her to the refocus room then the refocus room specialist ask if you have followed the child’s plan and you have to say daaaaaaaaah what is that?
Which is sad.
Some of my bucket of tricks.
So many tricks, so little time. I do have to admit that subbing is far tougher, you don’t know the kids, and what works best for who.
This is sooooooo difficult to even suggest ideas.
Sometimes I talk very quiet, just so they have to quiet down to hear.
Depending on the age of the children, I start making tally marks on the board, this can represent anything from minutes lost as recess, release time during the lunch period. It seems to work with most classes.
My favorite for 5-12 grades. If they are VERY quiet and well-behaved, I will throw away the four-page homework assignment (they don’t have to know it doesn’t exist-but always have something prepared just in case).
Standing very close to a potential problem student works frequently. With some children I place my hand on their shoulder. You really have to be careful about that one. It works with MOST kids, but some can freak.
If you see a child whose behavior is escalating, ask them if they will do you a favor. Anything will work. Give them a note to give to the office, send a book back to the library, return something to another teacher. (if you can st this up ahead of time is even better). This STOPS the behavior, removes the student, allows you to get the rest of the class together, and break the cycle. Once the student returns, be prepared to give positive reinforment, and redirect them back to what they need to do.
One thing that might help with the younger students, review the classroom rules at the beginning of the day. The students are usually very helpful in creating a list. This will act as a reminder to them.
I hope this helps. If there is something more specific…. I would be happy to offer my advice.
Try www.behavioradvisor.com Being a sub. is difficult since you probably aren’t informed on whatever behavior plan may be in place for a student, and you don’t know if what you are seeing is typical behavior or acting up because there is a “sub”