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Joey In Classroom

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Joey is a 3rd grade student who talks loudly, out of turn and is off topic constantly. His behavior disrupts the classroom often. This causes the rest of the class to get off topic and results in a decrease of instructional time. A loss of instructional time will negatively affect all students in the classroom when it comes time for standards to be assessed.
A possible antecedent for Joey’s behavior is teacher/peer interaction or attention. More information would be needed to identify exactly what could be triggering the off task behavior. Another antecedent could be Joey’s inability to understand the content. Often times, students who act out are making up for what they struggle to know. Finally, Joey may be struggling with interactions in …show more content…

Just as Gongola, (2010) respects her students by making sure she is in close proximity when directing her students. I would respect Joey by redirecting him by standing or kneeling next to his desk. I would chat with him in a calm quiet manner. I would also promote the good behaviors he is displaying. I would help Joey and the rest of the students understand that to treat each other with respect and use appropriate communication in class, such as raising our hands, not talking out of turn or changing topics, unless necessary creates a peaceful and ready-to-learn atmosphere for all students. I agree with Dusenbury (2012) when she shares that making it safe for students to participate and ask questions is a key component to an emotionally safe classroom. I would respect my students, and teach them in turn to show respect for one another. I would maintain this cohesiveness within the class by always referring to who is showing a good example of …show more content…

There are always wanting to get involved, why not involve Bridgett with something that teaches her things around the globe with a bird’s-eye view of the world? Many elementary students learn and do a project about Flat Stanley. The Flat Stanley Project is to connect Bridgett with other students around the world participating in the same project by sending the “flat” visitor, created through mail. Bridgett and her friend talk, track, and write about their character’s journey and adventures; it is similar to pen-pal writing. Another way to teach with Google Earth is by exploring by taking a virtual walk down the streets of a couple of places she’s always wanted to go. Bridgett would be able to “bookmark” Disney World for example and another favorite places she’s always wanted to go. Then after that, I would have her write a couple of paragraphs about what the virtual walk was like at her favorite place. Another way to teach using Google Earth would be by exploring the latitude and longitude. By asking where certain coordinates are located, this exercise would contain the exploration of the coordinates such as, “What country contains the coordinates 25 degrees south and 45 degrees east?” Then explore the geography and research about

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