Why Does Tragic Behavior Occur In Some Situations And Not In Others?
Why does problematic behavior occur in some situations and not in others?
Some of the causes of disruptive or inattentive behavior are:
• Students are bored or frustrated with academic materials.
• Students see no relevance for work.
• Students may not understand behavioral expectations.
• Teachers send inconsistent expectations.
• Students may experience external problems.
• Teachers lack classroom awareness.
Looking at these selected causes I will consider why behavior problems occurred in some situations and not in others.
If the materials that students are given to be on-task with has not been aligned with learning objectives, students may feel inadequate and give up, leading to frustration. Understanding the task at hand requires the instruction to be clear and direct, and within their capabilities. Also, activities which are not well-structured and do not engage the interest of …show more content…
When they are able to see the big picture of what they will be able to accomplish and connect a task to other skills they already know, they will be more enthusiastic. Teachers who are mindful of their audience will incorporate relevant aspects of the lives of their students into the content they are delivering so that student interest remains peaked and needs are fulfilled.
Behavioral expectations should be communicated clearly on the first day of school, reiterated and rehearsed. If rules and procedures have student input and are explained, rather than imposed, compliance is greater (Marzano, 2003). Unclear expectations leads to student confusion and frustration which often leads to disruptions. Expectations must be applied consistently so that students know that the teacher takes the rules seriously. Students will test teachers until the teacher reacts. Clear expectations with consistent consequences convince students that the expectations really do apply and the testing fades
Some of the causes of disruptive or inattentive behavior are:
• Students are bored or frustrated with academic materials.
• Students see no relevance for work.
• Students may not understand behavioral expectations.
• Teachers send inconsistent expectations.
• Students may experience external problems.
• Teachers lack classroom awareness.
Looking at these selected causes I will consider why behavior problems occurred in some situations and not in others.
If the materials that students are given to be on-task with has not been aligned with learning objectives, students may feel inadequate and give up, leading to frustration. Understanding the task at hand requires the instruction to be clear and direct, and within their capabilities. Also, activities which are not well-structured and do not engage the interest of …show more content…
When they are able to see the big picture of what they will be able to accomplish and connect a task to other skills they already know, they will be more enthusiastic. Teachers who are mindful of their audience will incorporate relevant aspects of the lives of their students into the content they are delivering so that student interest remains peaked and needs are fulfilled.
Behavioral expectations should be communicated clearly on the first day of school, reiterated and rehearsed. If rules and procedures have student input and are explained, rather than imposed, compliance is greater (Marzano, 2003). Unclear expectations leads to student confusion and frustration which often leads to disruptions. Expectations must be applied consistently so that students know that the teacher takes the rules seriously. Students will test teachers until the teacher reacts. Clear expectations with consistent consequences convince students that the expectations really do apply and the testing fades