Every teacher should be an expert of behavior management. The business of a teacher is primarily to make the students develop competencies and learn new skills; the greatest indicator of learning is a change in the child’s behavior. Therefore, teachers should learn how to manage their students’ behaviors to facilitate learning.
Challenge your thoughts: Specify how may behavior management principles help a teacher facilitate learning in a general education classroom. Let your thoughts be heard.
A change in the child’s behavior(which is an indicator of learning) should be in a positive light. The use of reward and punishment to manage student’s behavior is proven to be effective if the facilitator will follow the guiding principles in applying them.Rewards always work with children in any age-group.Students must know what are they for and what to expect when they exhibited the appropriate behavior.While the use of punishment must always be applied in discouraging the inappropriate behavior.Knowledge on behavior management would help a teacher to establish a positive learning environment; creating an opportunity for the students to learn and develop both academic and behavioral skills.
By: Janine Paula Y. GUese on August 28, 2008
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Behavior management principles may help a teacher because it offers insight to relating to students such as accommodating diverse learning styles. By providing tips on how to arrange the classroom in order to minimize distractions. And by these principles, the teacher will not have a hard time to facilitate the learning of his/her students because it also serves as guide i handling the children.
By: charo ann del mundo on August 28, 2008
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Don N. Maluntag
Sped-3A
~ Defining the term Behavior management would actually help us understand further what this thing is all about. Behavior management refers to all actions teachers engage in to enhance the probability that children will develop effective behaviors particularly positive classroom behavior that are personally fulfilling, productive and socially acceptable. Basically, self-discipline is the major goal of all behavior management.
~ Also, it is very important that every teacher should be equipped with this skill. Teachers who are equipped with these particular skills find it easy to manage any instructions, possible problems that may arise inside the classroom also through the application of all the principles underlying in the behavior management process. Thus, having this thorough background and understanding with these concepts and principles of behavior management would help teachers easily facilitate learning among students, direct their learning experiences and goals, provide a warm and a conducive environment that promotes life-long learning experiences among them.
By: Don N. Maluntag on August 28, 2008
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The behavior management principles may help in facilitating learning in a general education classroom, basically if the teacher will have an understanding of these principles and try to observe it in the class.In that sense, these principles may serve as a guide in managing the behavior of the students. we must never forget that the end result of a well-managed classroom allows the instructor to engage the class more effectively and students to become more “self-directing, responsible, and concerned about the well-being” of their classmates.
By: Janine C. Sangalang on August 28, 2008
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As I study Behavior management principles are particularly importance to teachers in the educational system because it is all of the actions and conscious inactions to enhance the probability child or in groups, choose behaviors which are personally fulfilling, productive, and socially acceptable.
basically, Self-dicipline is the goal of all behavior management. Wherein it is the process of of attaining self control over once’s personal behavior in a variety of circumstances in association with the variety of individuals and groups and this is must be bear in the mind the child. If the teacher with this skill I think it is easy to her to facilitate the child in the classroom…
By: jeffrey on August 28, 2008
at 10:37 am
JuvY S. PineDa
BEED/SPED III-A
From the website I read, behavior management is somewhat less version of the behavior modification wherein the latter would mean changing the behavior. While, behavior management is more focus on the maintaining of the behavior in order.
I think there are alot of behavior management that general teachers could use to help them facilitate in the classroom. The most effective is that giving rewards or positive feedback to the students whenever they did something that is pleasant and good. From this, the student may encourage and might high his confidence to finish whatever tasks the teacher will insist. Otherwise, implementing the punishment method might worsen the scenerio and it will not be a great help for the part of the student and to the teacher as well.
By: jUvy PineDa on August 28, 2008
at 10:49 am
behaviour management principles wil be the key terms that will help teachers in improving students behaviour, and coming up a positive reinforcement schedule that simply means each positive behaviours should be noted and reinforced with a little prize or something that shows you care that they are behaving well, thus adults teach the children new ways of behaving.
By: Corilla, Sharon C. on August 28, 2008
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Actually, behavior management principles is a great help in facilitating learning in a general education classroom. Through the behavior management,you can reinforce the learning desire of your students whatever the circumstances are. Some students misbehave in class, you can control their inappropiate behavior by applying or implementing the behavior management principles maybe in a means of appropriate positive reinforcement systems.
Even very impulsive and behaviorally difficult children can learn greater behavioral control through cognitive strategies. Time out works very well if used for brief periods for the purpose of establishing emotional control and behavioral calm, and if the time-out period is followed by cognitive discussion of the reasons for misbehavior with appropriate positive alternatives. Where possible, the alternative positive behaviors should be practiced and positively reinforced, even if the behavior occurs only with the direct instigation of an adult. Cognitive cueing strategies, which rely on nonverbal cues for self-control, are the most effective long term strategy for controlling impulsive behavior, but their effective use requires much consistency and patience on the part of the adults involved in the behavior management system.
In addition, punishing your students or using negative consequences for their inappropiate behavior is not effective forme. It may change their behavior but not really their attitude. Restriction of privileges, time-out, verbal correction or even physical punishment will effect at least temporary behavior change. Unless used in combination with equally powerful positive reinforcement strategies, they will, however, worsen the negative attitudes that underlie the misbehavior and increase the likelihood of subsequent misbehavior.
By: jolast on August 28, 2008
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The overall purpose of behavior management principles is to aid students (particularly those in a regular education setting) in displaying behaviors conducive to learning. The goal of positive behavior management should be to teach and encourage academic and social behaviors that are appropriate for the classroom situation.
Behavior is a concern because it is closely related to effective learning from both the student’s and teacher’s perspective. When a classroom is free of disturbances, students can use classroom time for learning activities. Learning occurs in classrooms where the time allotted for instruction is used for teaching. When time is used interacting with students’ whose behaviors are not focused on the lesson, less time is available to learn.
One student’s behavior can use other student’s learning time by distracting them or by taking the teacher’s and paraeducator’s time away from the lesson. When the entire classes’ behavior meets expectations, then learning can be maximized.
Classrooms where behavior management is a part of the daily routine, benefits students. Students are provided with chances to learn classroom and general social skills. Those skills can be practiced and the teacher and paraeducator can provide feedback on behaviors that are appropriate.
Behavior management can create a positive environment where a student gets along with teachers, paraeducators and other students. Many learning experiences require cooperation. Group activities, cooperative projects, peer tutoring, one-on-one tutoring with a paraeducator or teacher led instruction are some areas where cooperation is necessary for learning. If a student discovers they will be involved in positive experiences, their cooperation is more likely.
By: Myka Andrea P. Garcia on August 28, 2008
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Your thoughts are indeed insightful and meaningful.
By: captpeterpan on August 29, 2008
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Behavior management principles involve students more actively in planning and shaping their own behavior through participation in the negotiation of contracts with their teachers and through exposure to training designed to help them to monitor and evaluate their behavior more actively, to learn techniques of self-control and problem solving, and to set goals and reinforce themselves for meeting these goals.
By: Arvie Magtoto on August 29, 2008
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behavior management principles engage the class more effectively and students to become more “self-directing, responsible, and concerned about the well-being” of their classmates, few teachers would agree as to the specific means of establishing and implementing behavioral guidelines. In other words, while many educators share the end objective of teaching in an orderly and responsive classroom environment, the actual process of creating and executing specific behavior management rules, policies, and consequences is one that each teacher must formulate individually, together with the input of his or her students.
By: Capit, Reggie Mae E. on August 29, 2008
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In my mind, a teacher’s general management principles represent the goals or objectives they have for their students, their classroom, and themselves. Of all the categories, this one will almost certainly be the most general and theoretical in nature because it corresponds to the ideal or the model of a superlative classroom, rather than conforming to a specific situation. Teachers can use the desired outcomes summarized within this category as a basis for establishing their actual procedures, activities, and consequences later on. One of the most common goals shared by teachers as they contemplate their philosophies of discipline is preventing student misbehavior . Charles argues that teachers can suppress misbehavior most effectively by “treat[ing] students sensitively, provid[ing] an interesting curriculum, and us[ing] a helpful teaching style ”. In other words, teachers can help curb deviant behavior by ensuring that lessons are fun and engaging, by offering students opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways, and by ensuring that the needs of the class are addressed and met “in non-disruptive ways ”. Another common objective shared by many teachers in formulating their philosophies of discipline is the establishment of trusting relationships between the teacher and his or her students . One way to do this is to incorporate some of Alfie Kohn’s suggestions for fostering a sense of community in the classroom. He emphasizes the importance of creating a space in which students feel “valued and connected to each other ” and where the teacher can model positive behavior for his or her students. C. M. Charles seconds these views regarding student/teacher interaction and class dynamic with his thoughts on synergy and synergistic relationships. He states that “misbehavior disappears” when the teacher and students actively strive to establish “trust, communication, charisma, and interest ” in learning. The TExES teaching competency that is most representative of this category within my synthesis of behavior management is 006, Organizing Learning & Behavior Management . A reference to this competency is appropriate as it focuses on a teacher’s ability to visualize, understand, and implement a positive and productive learning environment his or her students.
By: lorna on August 29, 2008
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Behavior management helps a teacher on how to increase the appropriate behavior and to reduce and eliminate the inappropriate BEHAVIOR or to discourage negative behaviors. Rewards and incentives are one way and here’s a great list! that the teachers used it because it is very effective in making them a functional child.
By: Bernadette Canlas on August 29, 2008
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To improve classroom behavior and student social skills, teachers must conceptualize the process of teaching and understand classroom management principles for making professional decision on class management. Teachers¡¦ behavior can influence student behaviors and determine student¡¦s learning environment. A well-managed classroom is having a balance between consistent discipline and praise. The basic principles of class management for teacher are: creating a positive learning atmosphere, using positive reinforcement to encourage positive behavior, look for positive behaviors instead of only noticing the misbehavior, and always give positive feedback.
Teachers should know that they are powerful behavioral role models for their students. Teachers should hold themselves to the same standards for civility and respect that they expect of their students. Set fair behavioral standards and reasonable expectations for students.
By: Regin Medina on August 29, 2008
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The behavior management principles are very important. I believe that being a future SPED teacher is it really important that you know the specifications of each child with exceptionality. When it comes to behaviors, we should know when and where to give the rewards, punishments, etc. The need to the knowledge is to help the classroom as a whole to function to its best potential. In short, being a positive model for the students is the best thing that they can learn from and to be a good student.
By: Teresa Grace Bumagat on August 29, 2008
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to be a good teacher in future we should master the bahavior management so that as we go in are field we will know how to handle the student’s behavior and lead them with good education and teach them new skill that they can use in their lives.
By: Bautista, Bueno III M. on August 29, 2008
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Behavior principles contributed greatly in developing a child to its maximum capacity. the way they behave (whether it’s an acceptable behavior or a challenging behavior) in the four walls of the classroom or in the community affects their academic and social performance that is why these principles provide useful ways for us in detecting the cause of these certain behaviors and help us in making solutions whether to improve or maintain what is desirable and to reduce or eliminate what is not.
By: Denisse Evangelista on August 29, 2008
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It is an establishment of mutual respect to you and your students,which will help you to find out what will/will not motivate him/her,if you know what interests the person, you are more likely to be able to give it to them.
By: Dawn Muñoz on August 31, 2008
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