Behavior Management

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Behavior Management

• Presented by Lynn Mebius
• Past Director of Spartans P.A.S.S.
• Wessington Springs After School Program

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Outline

• Enduring question
• Overview of eight behavior management techniques
• Explanation of each technique
• Question period
• Participants will develop a demonstration of an
  assigned behavior management techniques
• Group presentations.
• Wrap up.

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Which behavior management technique works the
best for after school programs?
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Time Out
Proximity
Control
Which
Redirection
Planned Ignoring

behavior
management
technique
works the best
for
after school
programs?
Support
Signal
from
Interference
routine
Removal of
Self-
seductive
Discipline
objects
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Proximity Control

• Many times the proximity of an authority figure
  results in the discontinuation of unacceptable
  behaviors.
• Teachers use this in the classroom to reduce the
  level of conversation.
• Proximity is useful to those children who a
  experiencing anxiety and frustration as a calming
  effect.
• Video

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Time Out

• This discipline technique is very useful in after
  school programs.
• Time out is a way to remove a child from
  activities and allow them to regain their
  composure.
• The child placed in time out should be made aware
  of the inappropriate behavior they were
  displaying and instructed in the appropriate
  behavior expected.
• At the end of the time out period, remind the
  child of their inappropriate behavior and
  reinforce the appropriate behavior.
• Video

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Redirection

• A possible behavior issue can be avoided or
  quickly prevented if you change what the student
  is doing through redirection.
• Just find something else for the child to channel
  their energies into or involve them in another
  activity.

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Self-discipline

• Self-discipline is the ability to control ones
  own behavior. Children who are self-disciplined
  make independent choices based on what they
  believe is right. They can accept the results of
  their actions.
• Adults need to provide positive guidance that
  teaches children to make their own decisions,
  tell the difference between right and wrong,
  solve problems and correct their own mistakes.

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Ways to encourage self-discipline

• Create a schedule that allows children to choose
  from a variety of activities.
• Store equipment and materials where children can
  reach them.
• Involve children in setting limits and making
  rules.
• Plan games and activities that encourage
  cooperation rather than competition
• Involve children in planning activities and
  selecting materials and equipment that match
  their skills and interest.

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• Speak to children with the same tone and respect
  you use with adults.
• Redirect children from inappropriate to
  appropriate behavior.
• Give children opportunities to handle their
  disagreements without adult assistance.
• Discuss childrens misbehavior in private
  conversation.
• Allow children to experience the natural and
  logical consequences of their actions.

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Planned Ignoring

• Some children engage in unacceptable behavior in
  an effort to gain attention.
• The teacher simply ignores the disruptive
  behavior.
• When attention-seeking behaviors are ignored,
  they become nonfunctional and decrease in
  frequency.

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Support From Routine

• We all like to know our daily schedule. Children
  are no exception. It is very important for
  children with behavior problems that they be
  provided with a schedule and a routine.
• The schedule can be posted or announced at the
  beginning the after school day.

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Signal Interference

• A nonverbal technique is used to interfere with
  unacceptable behavior.
• A way to to help the disruptive child save
  face with his or her peers and keep the
  disruption from escalating. Can also save a shy
  child form unnecessary embarrassment.

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Removal of Seductive Objects

• Occasionally misbehavior occurs because the
  student has available some object of attention
  that is distracting.
• Confiscate objects and let the child know you
  will return it to them at the end of the day.
• It is best to train the children to store
  personal objects in their bags. This avoids
  distractions and personal items from being broken.

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Remember to treat children with the same respect
we use with adults.
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Time Out
Proximity
Control
Which
Redirection
Planned
behavior
Ignoring
management
technique
works the best
for
after school
programs?
Support
Signal
from
Interference
routine
Removal of
Self-
seductive
Discipline
objects
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Your Turn

• Come up with a solution to the following scenario
  using the behavior management technique I
  assigned you.
• Scenario Kathy arrives at the program and sits
  next to Jack, who is making a clay sculpture.
  Kathy asks Jack if he wants to play with Legos
  but he tells her hed rather stay at table and
  work on his sculpture. Kathy then begins to poke
  at his sculpture with a pencil.

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Summary

• Which behavior management technique works best
  for after school programs?
• That is up to each site and the people who work
  there. It also depends on the situation.
• We discussed and role-played eight different
  strategies you could possibly use.
• Which one works the best for you?

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References

• Christianson, Jenny (2001). Encouraging
  Self-Discipline,
• Family Life Educator,Sioux Valley CHILD Services
• Walker, James E./Shea Thomas M.(1991). Behavior
  Management, Behavior Influence Techniques.
  187-191