Classroom Framework

This week we focused on Classroom Culture through admin observations and staff meeting discussion. The admin team saw great things during our collaborative observations. In addition, during our staff meeting we talked about the differences between level 2 and 3 behaviors. During that conversation, we stated:

·    Teachers were responsible for level 2 and 3 behaviors (investigating, entering, and determining and upholding appropriate consequences).

·    All level 2 behaviors need to be entered into MyNHA and an email sent to parents.

·       Level 3 behaviors require a parent phone call

Although, teachers are responsible for level 2 and 3 behaviors, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of the admin team (deans, Jen H. or myself) for assistance. We can brainstorm strategies; cover you class so you can speak to the student and/or parent; co-teach with you; do behavior observations, etc. You are responsible, but you are NOT alone!

If you do have a student who consistently demonstrates level 2 behaviors, it’s important to analyze the behavior to determine the motivation using the Behavior Motivation Analysis. The BMA should be utilized with any student who has behavioral needs that have not effectively been addressed using typical classroom management strategies. Is the motivation behind the behavior: attention seeking, revenge, power, or fear of failure? This is a tool that helps teachers to proactively address student’s disengagement by reflecting on the behaviors to determine what the student is attempting to communicate to the teacher, such as:

·        The possible motivation(s) for the behaviors

·        Patterns of behaviors

·        Antecedents to the behaviors

·        Consequences used and the effectiveness of these consequences

Through this process you may learn new information about the student including:

·        Home life and family structure/situation

·        Fears, concerns, worries, insecurities

·        Triggers

·        Preferred calming and settling strategies

·        Effectiveness of previously enforced consequences

·        Possible reasons for the (in)effectiveness of these strategies  

Attached I’ve included the BMA form, prevention and intervention strategies for each motivator below to assist you with the process. I have a more in-depth prevention and intervention sheets for those who want to do this. The prevention and intervention documents below provide just an overview. Again, don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of the admin team for support. 

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