Why Do They Do That? - Understanding and Defusing Behavior Concerns

Outline

(5 mins) Interactive Discussion – How does student behavior impact student achievement?
(5 mins) First Simulated Activity – Attendees Analyzing Behavior
(5 mins) The Function and Purpose of Behavior
(5 mins) Explore research on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABCs)
(5 mins) Participants will interact in a Think-Pair-Share activity that requires the application of applied behavior analysis skills
(5 mins) Participants will discuss antecedents, target behaviors, and consequences
(5 mins) Participants will interact in a Think-Pair-Share activity based on the most common problematic behaviors they desire to address from their local context
(10 mins) Participants will analyze (2) video clips displaying behavior concerns and discuss the best approach for defusing the target behavior based on applied behavior analysis
(5 mins) Participants will gain (4) strategies for understanding and defusing behavior concerns in the academic setting
(5mins) Question and Answer Session

Supporting research

Alberto, P., Troutman, A. C., & Axe, J. B. (2006). Applied behavior analysis for teachers (pp. 1-474). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis. Pearson UK.

Emmer, E. T. (1984). Classroom management: Research and implications. (R & D Report No. 6178). Austin, TX: Research and Development Center for Teacher Education, University of Texas. (ERIC

Glasser, W. (1990). The quality school: Managing students without coercion. New York: Harper and Row.

Marzano, R. J. (with Marzano, J. S., & Pickering, D. J.). (2003b). Classroom management that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.