Behavioral Disorders
Article Title: Students with Behavioral Disorders Can Manage Their Own Behavior
Author(s): Beverly Patton, Kristine Jolivette, Michelle Ramsey
Journal: Teaching Exceptional Children
Publication Information: November/December 2006, Volume #39, Issue 2, PP 14-21
Publisher Information: Council for Exceptional Children
Keywords: Inclusive intervention strategies, Self-management, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Management plan
Introduction: This article snagged my attention with its title. I am of the persuasion that students with behavior concerns need extra guidance to manage their own behavior to one day function in society on their own.
Abstract and Overview: The article discusses in great detail about how we should allow students …show more content…
He is now in third grade and still struggles with these issues. Procedures are suggested for implementing a self-management plan for Chris. Chris and all the teachers who work with him are invited to help in implementing the new plan. The first step is to identify the problem behavior to be changed. Once the behavior is identified, simple rules are set which address each area of concern. The criteria for mastery must be set prior to filling out the plan. All teachers involved should record their observations of his problem areas over a three day period. This allows for accurate pinpointing of concern and gives teachers a measurable goal to help Chris …show more content…
He is shown illustrations of both ways and each are explained to him. This gives him the tool he needs to self-evaluate the behaviors he has been struggling with. It is not visible that Chris is able to correlate his poor behavior to loss of time at recess, lunch, art, PE, etc and that his peers suffer along beside him. Chris begins to see this with the aid of teacher explanation and signs a contract that he will work diligently to improve his behavior. Introducing the system for self-management and guided practice are the remaining steps in the program. Another student is used as an example using the same steps, but using different behavior points, as her situation was unique. The article concludes with factors to consider when developing a self-management plan. Encouraging students to become more intrinsically motivated should be the goal of this type of plan. Requiring students to take ownership of their behaviors, in theory, should aid in curbing poor behaviors and becoming more intrinsically
Author(s): Beverly Patton, Kristine Jolivette, Michelle Ramsey
Journal: Teaching Exceptional Children
Publication Information: November/December 2006, Volume #39, Issue 2, PP 14-21
Publisher Information: Council for Exceptional Children
Keywords: Inclusive intervention strategies, Self-management, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Management plan
Introduction: This article snagged my attention with its title. I am of the persuasion that students with behavior concerns need extra guidance to manage their own behavior to one day function in society on their own.
Abstract and Overview: The article discusses in great detail about how we should allow students …show more content…
He is now in third grade and still struggles with these issues. Procedures are suggested for implementing a self-management plan for Chris. Chris and all the teachers who work with him are invited to help in implementing the new plan. The first step is to identify the problem behavior to be changed. Once the behavior is identified, simple rules are set which address each area of concern. The criteria for mastery must be set prior to filling out the plan. All teachers involved should record their observations of his problem areas over a three day period. This allows for accurate pinpointing of concern and gives teachers a measurable goal to help Chris …show more content…
He is shown illustrations of both ways and each are explained to him. This gives him the tool he needs to self-evaluate the behaviors he has been struggling with. It is not visible that Chris is able to correlate his poor behavior to loss of time at recess, lunch, art, PE, etc and that his peers suffer along beside him. Chris begins to see this with the aid of teacher explanation and signs a contract that he will work diligently to improve his behavior. Introducing the system for self-management and guided practice are the remaining steps in the program. Another student is used as an example using the same steps, but using different behavior points, as her situation was unique. The article concludes with factors to consider when developing a self-management plan. Encouraging students to become more intrinsically motivated should be the goal of this type of plan. Requiring students to take ownership of their behaviors, in theory, should aid in curbing poor behaviors and becoming more intrinsically