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As educators, we see lots of tricky behaviors, and it’s natural to want to find labels to help us make sense of the way kids are behaving. In episode 19, we talk about helping students develop habits for positive behaviors without labeling students in negative ways.
Show Notes
Choice Literacy sponsored this episode.
Timeline
00:00 Understanding Student Behavior: A Teacher’s Journey
03:48 Navigating Antisocial Behaviors in the Classroom
06:47 The Importance of Labels: Understanding vs. Judging
09:39 Developing Replacement Behaviors for Positive Interaction
12:45 Tools for Advocacy: Behavior and Skills Tracking
16:10 Roots to Response Behavior Sheet
Key Takeaways
- Skylar’s behavior was a call for attention, not defiance.
- Understanding behavior as an indicator of interaction with the world is crucial.
- Labeling behaviors can lead to misinterpretation and ineffective responses.
- Antisocial behavior exists on a continuum and requires nuanced understanding.
- Replacement behaviors are essential for teaching new skills.
- It’s important to differentiate between antisocial behavior and the child themselves.
- Teachers often feel embarrassed about challenging behaviors in the classroom.
- Documentation of behaviors and interventions is vital for seeking support.
- Developing skills is the focus for both students and teachers.
- Creating a supportive environment can lead to positive changes in behavior.
Roots to Response Behavior Sheet
Sticky Hope Notes
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