Strategies
Theories
Definitions
Rules & Expectations
The "why" behind behaviour
100

This is known as "take 5".  The student states 5 things they can see, 4 things they hear etc.  What kind of a behavioural strategy is it?

What is mindfulness?

100

This theory explains the connection between a student's behavior and their basic needs.

What is CHOICE theory?

100

This gives a student a warning that things are going to change.

What is a transitional warning?

100

You need to do this to ensure students know the expectations/rules and can remember them.

What is rehearse?

100

This is an event, situation, or stimulus that prompts or escalates a specific emotional or behavioral response 

What is a trigger?

200

This is when you praise a student for doing the behaviour you want.

What is catch them being good?

200

This theory explains how identifying the antecedent can help in addressing a student's challenging behavior.

What is ABC Theory?

200

This is a targeted strategy or action designed to address and improve a specific challenging behavior.  Example:  visual aids

What is an intervention strategy?

200

Your rules and expectations should be no longer than...

What is 4-5 rules?

200

Attention, power, control, security, or belonging are some of the reasons students misbehave.  These can be referred to as...

What are needs?

300

This is when you quietly move to sit/stand close to a student to curb a behaviour.

What is proximity?

300

This theory guides educators in creating proactive strategies for managing student behaviour. 

What is PBS or Positive Behaviour Support?

300

This refers to the actions or steps taken after a challenging behavior occurs. 

What is an after strategy?

300

Students feel safe and free to take risks when the expectations are...

What is clearly stated and consistent?

300

A student frequently interrupts the class.  Come up with 3 reasons why this could be happening.

What are: 

  • Seeking attention from the teacher or peers.
  • Struggling with the content and trying to avoid the task.
  • Feeling frustrated or overstimulated in the environment.
400

Provide positive feedback or rewards (verbal praise, stickers, points) immediately when the desired behavior occurs.

What is positive reinforcement?

400

This theory involves the student in solving their behavior challenges. 

What is Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)?

400

When a student's behavior escalates to a level that poses a significant risk to themselves, others, or the learning environment

What is a crisis?

400

Rules create an orderly, respectful learning environment.  This is important for...

What is academic success?

400

A student may use a glitter jar to deal with this difficulty.

What is emotional regulation?

500

This is the strongest, most effective strategy to curb behaviour.  It fosters a sense of belonging and respect. 

What is building a relationship with the student?

500

This part of the brain creates a fight or flight response in a student.

What is the hippocampus?

500

An educator's positive or negative assumptions about a student affect how they treat the student, which in turn impacts the student's performance or behaviour.

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?

500

Well-communicated rules promote...

What is a sense of community and mutual respect within the classroom?

500

Noise, transitions, peer interactions, or unclear expectations can affect behavior.  These things fall under what category of influence?

What is the environment?