How to Avoid Reinforcing Problem Behavior
What is something you should avoid doing if a child drops to the floor?
Avoid offering reinforcement (extra items, choices, attention, etc.)
What rapport building strategy are you using when you copy what the student is doing?
Imitate
What phrase could you proactively teach when a student has a history of refusing to pull up his pants after using the bathroom?
"Help"
Children playing tag on the playground is an antecedent to Billy biting himself. The next time they play tag without him, what can you do?
Prompt him to ask to play, prompt him to join in, etc.
What are 2 Early Childhood committees?
Trend Committee, Spirit Committee, STEM Committee (formerly Living Things Committee), Employee Involvement Committee, etc.
How should you respond to a child who is hitting you, following a directive?
Maintain safety of self and others, maintain expectation
What rapport building strategy are you using when you talk about what your student is doing?
Describe
You are playing Play-Doh with Johnny at the table. Sally comes over, and you start engaging in Play-Doh with her too. Johnny then hits you. What phrase/action could you teach Johnny the next time you start to play with a peer?
Tap on the shoulder, "(teacher's name)", "play with me"
The teacher presenting Michael with a handwriting task is an antecedent to Michael throwing the crayons. The next time the teacher presents him with a handwriting task, what can she do?
Prompt him to ask for help, offer choices of materials, etc.
What happens if you are out of compliance with any of your mandatory training courses?
"Should any employee be delinquent in training(s), and the position they are working in is eligible for a discretionary increase or bonus, they will not receive the discretionary increase or bonus if they are still delinquent at the time the increase or bonus is processed." - Staff Training Policy 2.60
What is something you can do if you are managing a challenging behavior and need to leave?
Swap out with someone else, call for additional help
What rapport building strategy are you using when you repeat and expand on a child’s vocalizations?
Reflect
What are at least 2 parameters/limits to plan for when teaching a student to request a break?
Location, duration, materials available, attention given
You are facilitating turn taking between Millie and Ricky using a class-favorite Elmo character. The timer goes off, and you tell Ricky that it's Millie’s turn with Elmo. Ricky angrily tosses the Elmo character to Millie and curses loudly at you. What should you NOT do?
Bring attention to the cursing, ask Ricky to hand over the character again nicely, praise Ricky for handing over the character, etc.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
What SHOULD you do?
What is the name of Brightway's podcast?
The Eye on Autism Podcast