Behavior In The Classroom

A few weeks ago I gave a presentation in my ECDC class on Guiding Children’s Behavior and Creating a Classroom Community.  Emphases was placed on modifying behavior.  You probably heard a teacher using an old approach, Mary, you aren’t paying attention or Brian, remember to raise your hand. Today we resolve to learn something new rather than fall back on what other teachers have said.  Once we find out what works best for us in the classroom, we should take it and run with it in order to have some control of what goes on among the students. I feel that it is the responsibility of the teachers to create a change in order to effect a change when it comes to inappropriate behavior.   When children act out new teachers have and tenancy to panic.  A couple of things to remember is to stay calm, assertive and reflective.   First, think through how you will respond to the situation at hand. During my presentation I shared a visual behavior chart with my classmates.  The chart will help students become aware of their behavior on a daily basics.  The student’s names are printed on a close pin and the close pin is moved throughout the day depending on the student’s behavior.  Each student starts the day in the square labeled Ready to Learn. As the day progresses the close pin is moved according to the students behavior.  I plan to implement this into my daily routine in the near future as I began my teaching career.