Even though the students are lower levels, there needs to be classroom rules set it place or at least followed through with. You can work with your CT to develop this, or you can take charge on your own and remind the students of the expectations and what's allowed. If they know what kind of behavior isn't allowed, that's a step towards them not doing something like that again. However, doing nothing will only have them break the rules again knowing nothing will happen.

As an intern, you are also allowed to correct behavior as well as need to practice classroom management. That type of behavior needs to be corrected when it happens, telling the student to pick up their belongings and move their seat next to you may have even been enough. Assert yourself and be involved, this is your learning experience and time to try your own style of management.

I agree that as an intern it is your responsibility and part of the course to embed yourself into the classroom which means teaching, attending meetings and correcting classroom behaviors. I would make notes of what is occurring before the student begins to throw things or get upset. Recognizing the antecedent will help you develop a plan to redirect or calm the student before the upsetting behavior begins. Once you have your data you can implement an effective behavior modification plan with your CT to correct the students behavior. This plan should include a lot of positive reinforcement for correct or on task behavior. Also it is important to get support and back up from your CT, since the students will most likely be more apt to accept consequences from her than from an intern. If none of this works i would speak with your university supervisor.

A more effective classroom management system needs to be established. It does not seem like the teacher has established any consequences for student behavior and because of which students feel as though they can do whatever they want. Students need to know that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated and the necessary consequences will be applied to everyone.

I agree that as an intern, you have a right to assert yourself and get involved with classroom management. If you are the one to witness the behavior, and your CT doesn't see it, don't be afraid to give the child consequences! Definitely let your CT know of the situation, but as previously mentioned, your internship is your chance to try out your own style of classroom management. I would also talk to your CT to find out what their classroom management plan is, and maybe try to work together to implement some changes if the current system doesn't seem to be working.

The first step is to create a classroom management system that and consequences that need to be adhered to. The student needs to know that you are an authority figure and that this behavior is not acceptable and will be dealt with. I would also keep a log of this behavior and students response this may be helpful if any conferences need to be held with administration or parents.

No matter the level of students or their disabilities rules and expectations must be clear and consistent with consequences and rewards for students who obey or disobey. Behaviors should not be ignored especially those that are physical and reoccurring. The teacher may want to talk with the student one on one and ask them why they are proud of what they did and help them to understand that it is unacceptable behavior for school and offer a warning or consequence and stick to what she said or she will constantly be tried and run over by students. Confidence and consistency are the keys to classroom management with support of relevant and appropriate expectations, consequences, and rewards.

In that specific instance, it seems that the student was acting out for attention so that is why she probably chose to ignore the behavior. However, this is a behavior that is dangerous to his other peers in the classroom. I would kindly suggest to your CT that a behavior specialist should be on call if dangerous behaviors persist.

As an intern, you should be having many experiences. If you think there need to be changes and you have ideas to share, then talk to your CT about what you have been noticing and things that you would like to try with the students. I think that you should be given the opportunity to try your own things in your internship classrooms so you can have strategies in your own toolbox that you can try with your future classes. Usually, CTs are understanding and want to work with you to give you positive experiences and opportunities to practice. Hopefully, this CT would be too.

I work in an ASD classroom and at a special needs overnight camp. Even our lowest functioning, kindergarten autism/downs kids understand what a good choice and a bad choice are. Don't get too "wordy" with them, because they won't understand or they will getbored with what you are saying. Be very firm(not mean!) and very clear. "That is a poor (we avoid using the word 'bad' so to steer from 'bad student' language) choice!" or if they are capable make them answer you "was that a good choice or a poor choice?" and have them self reflect a little. Have CLEAR consequences and tell them directly "If you throw your backpack again, you will sit out from choice time (or some other free time) for 5 min" etc etc. That is not something that should be overlooked!

No matter the level of the students there should always continue to be rules and consequense set into place. this student should have gotten some sort of consequence to show that their actions were inacceptable.

Just because this is an ESE room and students are at lower levels there still needs to be rules that are in place in the classroom. Students need to have consequences if the break the rules. Unfortunately, there really is not much that you can do because this is technically not your classroom.