Understanding and supporting behaviour 2

• Social intervention – where harmful or destructive behaviour can be contained and moderated with the use of language including facial expressions and words, this intervention may be and should always be attempted first and relied on as a primary action. In my personnal experience as a RCW I find a better success rate with social intervention, defusing challenging behaviour incidents with sympathy or humour often helps calm the situation and move on to a resolution. This could then lead on to a 'restorative justice' meeting where both parties can discuss openly their problems whilst resolving the initial issue.

The school’s behaviour policy is very detailed and covers all aspect ensures every member of staff know what is expected from them as well as pupils. I feel that I am able to challenge any behaviour issues confidently. The policy is fair to all pupils and they are all aware that any bad behaviour will not be tolerated.

This essay will compare and contrast two theories of behaviour management by Carl Rogers and BF Skinner and argue ways in which one of these theories could be implemented for a particular context and practice. Roger’s theory is based on a humanistic approach, while Skinner’s theory takes a behaviourist approach; each theory has both benefits and shortcomings. Their views form opposite ends of the learning spectrum. These theories will be examined as their respective works address the underlying issue of how children learn to behave.

*Since Week 1 was unsuccessful in going to sleep around that specific goal time I changed my project by pushing my sleep goals back 30 minutes for the remaining 4 weeks.

Dealing with challenging behaviour is a high priority for people working in the health and social

Aside from punishment for the entire class; an educator can establish positive reinforcement to encourage the more appropriate behavior. It can be proven that punishment only teaches a student what not to do, but without a reinforcement; the student will only be made aware of the negative behaviors he/she is exuding instead of what is also expected of them. One technique a teacher can use is shaping; when the final response is clearly identified and is begun by reinforcing any behavior that approximates a step towards the final response, no matter how remote. In the case of Billy, an educator should initially define expectations in detail; explain to the students what is to be expected of them while an educator is teaching a lesson and post classroom expectations up on the walls or go a step further and model the expectations. Because the students in this scenario are in elementary school, it is conducive to provide concise instructions about appropriate behavior and have the students practice; allowing them to fully understand what is accepted as appropriate behavior. Furthermore, the teacher should complement Billy when he is behaving in a positive manner such as, sitting quietly or paying attention to the lesson. Granted, Billy will still strive for the attention; this strategy

In this assignment the author will suggest strategies to minimise effects of challenging behaviour in health and social care settings P3. The author will then discuss strategies used to minimise the effects of one type of challenging behaviour in health and social care settings M3. Finally evaluate these strategies for dealing with this one type of behaviour D1.

5.3. Describe the complex feelings that may be experienced by others involved in or witnessing an incident of challenging behaviour. 5.4. Demonstrate how to debrief others involved in an incident of challenging behaviour. 5.5. Describe the steps that should be taken to check for injuries following an incident of challenging behaviour. 6. Be able to review and revise approaches to promoting positive behaviour. 6.1. Work with others to analyse the antecedent, behaviour and consequences of an incident of challenging behaviour. 6.2. Work with others to review the approaches to promoting positive behaviour using information from records, debriefing and support activities. 6.3. Demonstrate how reflection on own role in an incident of challenging behaviour can improve the promotion of positive behaviour.

Students all have their own personalities, which affects their actions within the classroom. Many times, a students’ behavior is caused by outside factors causing them to act out with disruptive behaviors and disciplinary issues. During these times, a teacher must have a behavior management approach to deter similar behaviors in the future. Many first time teachers are unable to handle dealing with the behaviors and leave their jobs making it all the more important to come up with an effective behavior management approach to curtail those worrisome behaviors before it gets to that point (Sugai, 2009). In an effort to thoroughly discuss an efficient behavior management approach, a common disciplinary problem within classroom and the foundation of the issue will be considered. A combination of approaches may be to needed to stop behavioral issues, such as providing motivation and establishing rules and procedures in a clear way will deter behavioral issues. Finally, an in-depth look at the steps needed in order to implement the approach into the classroom.

Challenging behaviour can be explained through the use of psychological theories, Maslow’s theory, and his hierarchy of needs is based on motivation and that every person is driven to grow into a self-actualised person (Bingham et.al. 2009:86). Maslow’s hierarchy of needs has six stages; Physiological Needs, Safety Needs, Love and Belonging Needs, Self-Esteem Needs, Fulfilment Needs and Self-actualisation. This theory relates to Client X because all her physiological needs are being met through the attention of her carers. Some of her safety needs are being met through safety of family and she has a home, however due to having to take medication every day and being unable to walk without the use of a walking aid is affecting her sufficiently meeting all of her safety needs. This would then cause Client X to display challenging behaviour because she wanted to be more independent and be able to walk without

| Support children, young people and colleagues to identify the situations and circumstances which trigger inappropriate behavioural responses and ways of avoiding these from happening

When given group work to do, John often becomes unfocused and is found talking to other students about material that is unrelated to the task.

The primary motivator for Nigel’s out bursts (e.g., cursing making derogatory comments toward other students, yelling, spitting, and shoving chairs) is to avoid working with other students. He also seeks to obtain punishment that allows him to be alone.

Today schools are faced with an overwhelming amount of behavior problems as a result they have incorporated programs to help create a positive culture within each school system. Several behavior management programs have been implemented in schools all over the United States therefore the school environment can run more smoothly. Here are some approaches that aid in creating a positive and safe environment in schools.

Reorganised behaviour is in being able to reorganise yourself and your life in moving forward positively in your own life and to ‘live’ again for yourself, it is in going through all of the emotion and coming through from them positively and being able to make changes, adjustments and to accept that the person who has died is not coming back, and that they are a valid memory that is held positively, where the person is able to live and get on with their lives without them comfortably and to be able to invest in themselves and their life again.