Understanding Behavior
What are the four functions of behavior?
Attention
Escape/Avoid
Access to Tangibles
Sensory Needs (Automatic)
Name one individualized instructional strategy for a student with the hyperactive profile of ADHD.
Providing frequent movement breaks, using fidgets, therabands, etc.
What is the one of the simplest thing you can do during an attempt to de-escalate a challenging situation?
Remain calm, keep a flat neutral affect and speak softly., ask how you can support them/ask what they need and listen actively.
What is positive reinforcement?
Adding a desirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a specific behavior occurring again in the future
What is the key difference between a proactive and reactive behavior management strategy?
Proactive=aim to prevent challenging behavior
Reactive=addresses behaviors after they occur
What happens immediately before a behavior, serving as the trigger for the behavior
How can visual supports improve student engagement?
Visual supports provide clear expectations and help students process information, especially those with language or executive functioning challenges.
A behavior support plan attached to a student's IEP or 504 plan is a legal document and must be followed. True or False?
True
Allowing a student to take a break after completing 3 challenging word problems is an example of: ____
Negative Reinforcement
How does PBIS promote equity in schools?
Ensures that all students have access to proactive, evidence-based supports tailored to their individual needs. Reduces disparities in discipline and outcomes.
What is one way to respond to challenging behavior in a professional way, vs. taking it personally?
-Stop, breathe and regroup
-Ask someone else to handle it if you can't maintain calm demeanor
-Maintain Empathy and Understand Underlying Causes
-Recognize that Challenging Behaviors Are Often Not About You
-Pause and reflect/look for patterns
-Create a Positive, Supportive Environment
-View behaviors as opportunities for growth
Give two examples of how providing the opportunity to make controlled choices can improve student engagement?
Increases sense of autonomy, increases motivation to participate, provides sense of control...
Name 2 strategies you could use for elopement behavior with an escape function.
Pair the environment with fun, ask the student what about the environment/situation isn't a good time, positively reinforce time in class...
How can a token economy be used to reinforce positive behavior?
Allows students to earn tokens for appropriate behavior, which are later exchanged for a reward or privilege, providing a structured reinforcement system.
What are some ways to use classroom level PBIS to improve challenging behavior?
Positive praise/reinforcement to those doing well, planned ignoring when feasible, clip charts (positive only)...
What does an FBA stand for, and why is it important?
Functional Behavior Assessment; identified the "why" in order to create a function-based behavior plan.
How can you create a positive, supportive learning environment for students?
Provide ample positive reinforcement, pair yourself with good things/comfort
What are replacement behaviors and why are they important?
Appropriate behaviors that serve the same function as the inappropriate behavior; they are essential for teaching students how to have their needs met appropriately.
What would you tell someone who questions why students should earn something for doing "what they're supposed to be doing anyway"?
We, as adults, don't do things for nothing. We work to earn a paycheck, we give more effort at work (maybe) if we are given compliments and/or tokens of appreciation, etc. It's not outlandish for students to also need reinforcement to do things they wouldn't want to do without reinforcement.
True or False: Telling students to "stop talking" in the hallway is an effective form of redirection.
Why?
False- redirection should always be phrased in a way that tells students what they should be doing, not what they shouldn't be doing.
DAILY DOUBLE!
A child's mother teaches her child the tradition of bringing in Valentine's cards and chocolates for his classmates. Each year after, the expectation is that the same tradition will occur because of his prior learning history. What type of conditioning is this?
Classical Conditioning
What are first/then statements and how can they be used as an effective instructional strategy?
A clear, structured sequence of events (mainly 2) that helps provide predictability and understand expectations. This can increase motivation to earn or get to a desired activity and calm any anxiety about not knowing what's coming next.
How do you monitor the effectiveness of a behavior plan?
Collect data on the behaviors AND ABCs to track progress and make adjustments as needed
Name two potential risks of overusing punishment in behavior management.
Can lead to fear, resentment, or damaged student teacher relationship, does NOT teach the student what they SHOULD be doing instead to have needs met.
Why is collaboration among teachers, parents, and support staff essential in PBIS?
Collaboration ensures consistency across environments, maximizes resources, and unifies the approach to supporting student behavior and learning.