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Additional Strategies

I am observing a third grade EBD classroom with four students. One of the students is hyperactive and does not currently take any medication for his condition. The student is constantly out of his seat, fidgeting with objects in his desk, and talking during instruction. When given a redirection by his teacher, the student will continue the misbehavior without any remorse. The student will also not complete any classwork independently. The teacher must sit next to him and ask that he provide verbal answers in order to fill his participation grade. If the teacher does not do this, the student will act out resulting in objects being thrown, torn down, or broken. This disrupts learning for the other students and puts them at a disadvantage. What other strategies could the teacher use to try to get the student to be more independent?

Posted on: 04/17/22 | Views: 184
Solution #1
Its important that you open parent communication lines. However, what is the root of the problem? Is the students possibly under stimulated by the assignment? Maybe finding more hands on learning for them would allow for him to be more interested in his learning and view it as more fun.
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Solution #2
I think the best option would be to get parents or guardians involved with this student. Depending on how consistently the child acts out, the office of the school should also have a list of the times the student has destroyed property. See what is going on at home that may be impacting this behavior, bring up any types of solutions you think might be beneficial to the student.
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Solution #3
Does the student have an IEP or other accommodations? I would review these and any past behavior management plans. If they don't have accommodations, I would connect with the parents and admin about starting the process. It sounds like the student is beyond frustrated and not learning in the current environment.
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Solution #4
I think it is important to keep notes of how often these behaviors are occurring. I think that it is important to contact the parents so the parents can also work on this with the student at home.
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Solution #5
I believe an ABA approach might be helpful. First, find note before when does this behavior initiate? Does it occur during group-work or solo-work? Math or reading? Then, for the behavior when is is the most intense? Less intense? What seems to help? Lastly, what are the consequences. It seems to me that the use of verbal reprimands and proximity might be increasing the likeliness of the misbehavior. Perhaps the students finds the extra attention to be rewarding and thus inadvertently you might be reinforcing this behavior. Understanding the before, during, and after of this behavior can help to identify whether another punisher (ex. 5 min time-out) might be more ideal, or whether the lesson plan needs to be adapted.
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Solution #6
I would try to find more engaging activities and hands-on learning for this student. I would also take time to talk to his parents about his behaviors, and try and find a solution even if that means through medication.
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Solution #7
Call parents and discuss medication.
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