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How to best teach students social-emotional awareness

Currently, I am observing a fourth-grade classroom. I was informed that, although the year started well, the student's behavior has recently become incredibly disruptive. After the first week, I observed the students constantly interrupting the teacher, engaging in verbal and sometimes physical altercations, powering off peers' laptops, crawling on the floor, etc. For the past week, we have concentrated on de-escalation skills, verbally working through a problem to create a practical solution, and four kinds of conflict: disagreement, mean moment, rude moment, and bullying. The students have been doing an excellent job of holding their peers accountable but often seem to forget to apply the skills to them as well. I know that it will become more natural as they continue to practice these skills, and I wondered if there were any ways I could help the students hold themselves accountable without overstepping my bounds.

Posted on: 03/04/23 | Views: 212
Solution #1
With children, boundaries can be blurry and difficult. Typically, a neutral approach will be best when handling an issue like this; a local supervisor may also help the situation.

I agree with this approach.

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Solution #2
With children, boundaries can be blurry and difficult. Typically, a neutral approach will be best when handling an issue like this; a local supervisor may also help the situation.
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Solution #3
That is such a common thing of hypocrisy of students in the classroom. Students are very quick to say when a peer is doing something wrong but then they will go and do it five minutes later! It can be exhausting. I would say having the children have a positive reward system would help them keep themselves accountable for their actions. Maybe there could be 4 tick marks on their desk at the start of the day and each time there is a disruption caused by them one gets removed. If they have all 4 tick marks by the end of the day they could get a small reward.
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Solution #4
Unfortunately, I do not think there is. It is a shame that it is falling on you to make sure that they kids are behaving in an appropriate manner. However, as an adult in the room I would assume that you would be responsible for their well-being as well as the other teacher. Good luck. I think you should step in when necessary.

I agree, I think talking with the teacher about this seriously would be a good first step. Because she should be the main enforcing and you should be helping her out.

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Solution #5
With children, boundaries can be blurry and difficult. Typically, a neutral approach will be best when handling an issue like this; a local supervisor may also help the situation.
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Solution #6
I would take a neutral approach to feel out the students as individuals and see what best suits their needs and interests. This will help resolve most of the issues and will ensure that instruction is well received.
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Solution #7
I would take a neutral approach to feel out the students as individuals and see what best suits their needs and interests. This will help resolve most of the issues and will ensure that instruction is well received.
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Solution #8
You could create a point system to help motivate good behavior. If this doesn't help then possibly getting higher ups involved would help. There could be more to the issue.

I think a point system is a great approach.

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Solution #9
Students at this grade level may not have the appropriate awareness when it comes to intrapersonal skills. The best course of action is to be remain a natural standpoint and use every situation as a learning opportunity for the students.
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