Research indicates that students who chronically misbehave do so in an attempt to accomplish a specific goal. Research suggests that four primary goals of chronic student misbehavior are attention, power, revenge, and inadequacy. Educators who recognize these goals of behavior strategically ensure that students have opportunities to learn how to achieve their goals in socially-acceptable ways, rather than using punishment techniques that frequently escalate the misbehaviors.
The Ecological Approaches to Social Emotional Learning laboratory at Harvard University is testing the use of flexible, bite-sized lessons to teach social and emotional learning. The “kernels” are designed to
Jackson—a former teacher, now a speaker and author—shares techniques he used as a new high school teacher to handle disruptive behaviors and threatening conduct from students, while remaining respectful and
A tip for teachers new and experienced: Never underestimate the power of a good classroom-greeting routine.
Jackson—a former teacher, now a speaker and author—shares techniques he used as a new high school teacher to handle disruptive behaviors and threatening conduct from students, while remaining respectful and
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.
Veteran educator Brian Kazmierczk just started a new job as principal of Lincoln Park Middle School in Duluth, Minn. Kazmierczk says he’s eager to come up with ways to serve
More school districts in Michigan are banning student cellphone use to help curb distractions, improve focus on learning and encourage more social interaction. Some parents have expressed concern over the
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.
The violence, stress and isolation that comes from incarceration can have a negative effect on the brains of young people, according to neuroscientist B.J. Casey of Yale University. Casey says
For nearly 30 years, Javier Aceves worked as a pediatrician in Albuquerque, New Mexico, focusing primarily on disadvantaged families. His approach was holistic: along with treating children, he did outreach
