Managing Behavior

To manage behavior in the classroom, effective teachers use anticipatory responses to reduce misbehaviors and are consistent in their delivery of consequences.

Be Proactive

• Identify the causes of misbehavior and develop routines and experiences that reduce these occurrences.
• Utilize proximity to monitor student involvement and behavior.
• Model appropriate behaviors.
• Communicate and reinforce class rules and procedures.
• Implement your school’s peer mediation and conflict resolution plan to maintain peacable behaviors.
• Use verbal and non-verbal cues to redirect inappropriate behaviors.

Be Consistent

• Follow through with all infractions by following the school’s behavior management plan and the student code of conduct.
• Communicate both positive and negative behaviors with parents and students.
• Use appropriate consequences.
• Immediately correct behaviors.
• Help students to recognize inappropriate behaviors and related consequences.
• Use neutral language when correcting behaviors.

Game Plan Modules

Establishing a Positive Climate Organizing Your Classroom

Developing Rules, Routines, and Procedures Assigning and Managing Work

Preparing for Instruction Managing Behavior Maintaining Momentum