If you are having a student who is struggling to pay
attention in their regular education class, what are some strategies you can
use to help the student attend?
I have a student who is struggling to pay attention in their regular education class room I will first have a discussion with the regular education teacher. Together we will assess what might be causing the problem. I will make sure that the child is sitting in an appropriate spot based on their hearing loss. We will then assess whether or not the child is understanding the material. This could be an underlying reason for the child's difficulty to pay attention. If all of these things are addressed then I will then give the teacher strategies she can use to help the child pay better attention such as capturing the student's attention before the lesson begins. This can be accomplished by using a motivating introduction. Another way to ensure that the child pays attention is providing lots of opportunity for the students to participate. Praising students who are being attentive will also motivate the inattentive child to do so as well.
Positive Behavior Supports or PBS is a program some
districts or schools implement. Complete a mini-research regarding this
program. Do you think this is a beneficial program? Why or Why not?
I think the PBS program is beneficial. I think it is beneficial because it really focuses on what is causing the undesired behaviors. It is important to understand the underlying reasons the behaviors are occurring before we can correct the problem permanently. In order for this program to work the techniques must be feasible, desirable, and effective. I really think this program is beneficial for not only the students but the educators as well.
I think the steps you take to address the behavior are great. It is important to discuss with other teachers the behaviors that are present. It is also important to look at everything surrounding the behavior to see what the underlying causes could be. I like that you include the positioning of the student in the classroom. It is important that they are in the optimal spot for learning. There are a variety of strategies that could be used from this point to help increase positive behavior. You include key aspects that are important to have when wanting a child to focus. Motivation, engaging activities, and positive reinforcement are essential!
ReplyDeleteI agree that PBS would be a beneficial program to use in the classroom. It promotes analyzing behaviors and figuring out the real problem. This is important that teachers take the time to address the issue the best way possible and not just keep moving forward with behaviors issues increasing.
Thanks for sharing!