The Students Cause Interruptions That Affect Instructional...

My fourth grade reading class consists of twenty students. Many of the students cause interruptions that affect instructional time. The type of interruptions consist of talking and calling out answers instead of raising hands to be called upon. Although, I have the rules and consequences posted in the classroom, many students disregard the expectations for the same rules. At first we would review expectations and consequences before each lesson but this didn’t seem to help so I talked to a colleague about my situation. The advice given was to have my behavior chart match my expectations and coincide with the consequences for behavioral improvement. I also added a self reflection center where students have to write about their behavior and†¦show more content†¦Some students try to receive attention while others are trying to receive peer approval for their particular behaviors. I have implemented the incentive of â€Å"Dilo Dollars† which has worked for some st udents. I have also started a Critical Thinking Center (CTC) which focuses on self evaluation and self correcting of behavioral issues. Speaking with additional colleagues has taught me that some behavioral issues stem from events occurring from a student’s home environment, for instance, ZY had recently lived through a difficult event at home that may affect the behavior and JC had also experienced an adverse situation at home that may have affected behavior in class. Getting to know the students and building the student-teacher relationship has helped me understand why some of the behaviors continue to exist prompting me to spend some individual time with them so that they can reflect upon their unique situations. When I observe ZY, I try the proactive approach by asking her to sit at the chair next to my desk and whisper to her in order to calm her down before her behavior escalades. 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