Tracking Behavior Interventions for a Difficult Class

Behavior Interventions for a Difficult Class

 

 

Difficult classes come in all types--the one where students come in after lunch wild from running through the halls, the one where students want to pack up early and never, ever do any work, the one where student punch each other when you are not looking, and the one where students shout out inane words in an effort to annoy each other and you. The list could be endless. Sigh.

 

When confronted with a difficult class, there are lots of viable options to take to help them learn to control themselves. One action that you can take is to be as systematic as possible in your approach. Here is a little form to help you do just that.

 

Behavior Interventions for a Difficult Class

Period__________ Major Concerns________________________________________________________

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Level of Success

 1: Not successful             2: Somewhat successful  but needs modification                  3: Successful      

Date of Intervention	Intervention	Level of Success
	Recorded or videoed self to determine how I could be contributing to the problem
	Asked a colleague to observe the class and provide feedback
	Analyzed the time use by students at the start of class, during various activities, and at the end of class
	Made sure that expectations are clearly expressed in several modalities and taught to students
	Made sure that procedures for all activities are in place and known to students
	Made sure that students are aware of the class rules and the positive consequences for following rules as well as the negative consequences for disregarding rules
	Held individual conferences with key students
	Held a brief conference with entire class to solicit their suggestions
	Used exit tickets or other written formats to elicit student suggestions
	Adjusted the pace and types of instruction
	Increased student choices or options for instructional activities
	Praised positive behavior of entire class
	Gave class positive labels to use to identify themselves
	Mad their successes as concrete and visible as possible
	Involved other staff members in creating solutions
	Involved the parents or guardians of students in creating solutions
	Shared a pleasant activity together to build a sense of community
	Made sure everyone has access to materials and supplies
	Worked with individual students to set and achieve goals
	Worked with entire class to set and achieve group goals
	Made sure that the level of work is neither too easy or too difficult so that students will find it easy to stay on task
	Used all available class time in a productive way
	Offered a variety of relevant learning activities including games and technology based instruction
	Taught students a courteous way to respond or to behave
	Included motivational activities in the lesson to increase engagement
	Provided opportunities for students to be in the spotlight for positive reasons
	Established signals for students to indicate that they need help
	Involved students in as many helpful roles in the classroom as possible
	Established ways for students to help each other in productive ways
	Offered a combination of tangible and intangible rewards
	Taught students how to modulate their noise levels
	Made it obvious that the purpose of class is to learn and not to misbehave
	Posed encouraging mottoes to remind students to stay focused
	Allowed students to redo a failed assignment for credit so that they have a reason to continue to work
	Communicated a strong belief in the ability that students have to succeed
	Established predictable routines so that students know what to do
	Provided different role models and mentors for students
	Appealed to a variety of learning styles in each lesson
	Established a time-out area in another area of the school so that students can gain self-control
	Gave a student a second chance
	Made sure the lesson was as exciting as possible
	Gave written and verbal directions that are easy for students to follow
	Made sure the traffic flow of the class is conducive to on-task behavior
	Offered frequent checks for understanding to reduce frustration
	Involved students’ interests in the lesson
	Acknowledged student effort
	Ignored as much bad behavior as was possible and prudent
	Asked students to help teach a lesson
	Varied instructional activities so that students could interact as well as work independently
	Kept expectations for academic and behavioral success high