In Effective Intervention Strategies for Chronically Disruptive Students, you'll learn...
- How teachers can prevent many of the problems that wear them down
- Why students misbehave and how to use this insight to turn them around
- How to deal with one of the most serious and pervasive problems today—bullying
- How to use the power of encouragement to prevent disruptive behavior
- And much more!
The truth is, teachers in every classroom in every grade across the country are struggling with chronically disruptive students who challenge authority, push the limits and defy the rules. Are you having trouble setting limits for certain students who continually misbehave? Do you ever feel like giving up because nothing—absolutely nothing—you try works? In this exciting workshop, you’ll learn a new, highly effective approach to behavior management and gain the tools you need to resolve the unwanted behaviors all teachers face—including bullying, disputes between students, verbal and physical aggression, inattention and more.
Whether you’re pursuing a degree or not, you can earn one hour of college credit when you attend this workshop and successfully complete a project based on the skills presented. Credit is awarded through Graceland University. Graceland University is a member of the North Central Association and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602; 1-800-621-7440; www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. For more information, including costs, please contact SkillPath at 1-800-873-7545.
- Why disciplinary techniques used 20 years ago don’t work in today’s classroom
- The 10 Commandments of successful classroom discipline
- Creating an environment where you and your students can’t help but succeed
- What’s often wrong with the teacher’s expectations
- Helping students be responsible—perhaps the most essential concept of all
- Rules—they need to be taught, not just set
- One striking attitude that will make your tough job a lot easier
- Encouragement—give the gift that keeps on giving
- Delivering consequences to let students know they have behavior choices
- Positive words and phrases that will double the cooperation you get
- How the best teachers take charge the first day of school
- The effect good classroom management has on student achievement
- The characteristics of teachers who successfully manage and teach problem students
- Your support team: Are you using it to the max?
- Exploring the various influences on a child’s behavior
- How you can stop many classroom problems before they start—6 preventive tactics
- You can’t overcome the negative effects of a bad home life—or can you?
- New insights into rewards and punishments that will make you a better classroom manager
- How to prepare to address behavior problems—rather than react on the spot
- How to step back and analyze the “whys” behind a student’s misbehavior
- How to stress-proof your classroom
- How to address misbehavior and still leave a student’s self-esteem intact
- Tips for creating behavioral intervention plans based on individual needs
- Where aggression comes from and why no teacher can afford to ignore it
- How changing your behavior is the first step in changing theirs
- Tips for bonding with students so they feel you’re on the same team
- Assessing your current approach to discipline—quickly and confidentially
- How to eliminate your personal “hot buttons” that certain kids love to push
- Mastering the art of saying what you mean—and meaning what you say
- Finding the delicate balance between being kind and being firm
- Taking a hard—and honest—look at the impact your teaching style has on students
- They never said it would be easy—handling the emotional demands of being a teacher
- The difference between having control and being controlling
- Setting limits: Does your “no” mean “yes”? … “sometimes”? … “maybe”?
- How to keep your cool—no matter what
- Using your body language to convey authority
- 4 facts you must understand about dealing with classroom conflicts
- How to keep a potentially explosive situation from escalating
- Why, sometimes, the less you say to a misbehaving student, the better
- Do you fear interventions? A step-by-step guide to help you face them head on
- ”How-to’s” for using classroom meetings to your advantage
- What are your options—and obligations—when you detect signs of bullying?
- Feeling safe in drawing the line when a student becomes verbally or physically aggressive
- How to turn what you want students to do into what they want to do
- Why you must avoid confrontations … it’s easier than you think
- How to steer clear of the top 3 mistakes teachers make when dealing with difficult students
- Teaching students to control their impulses (Parents will thank you for this one!)
- Using misbehavior as an opportunity to teach rather than punish—when and how
