Guests Crystal Pridmore and Jonathan Seligman discuss challenging student behaviors, teacher shortages, and innovative teaching strategies. They explore incorporating flowers in music education, financial planning advice, and engaging audience participation. The podcast showcases the importance of building relationships with students and the role of educators in shaping future generations.
Understanding student behaviors through Skinner's theory helps teachers address root causes proactively.
Building a supportive network with colleagues aids in effectively managing challenging behaviors in classrooms.
Engaging students with structured activities and clear expectations reduces behavioral issues and fosters a collaborative learning environment.
Deep dives
Understanding Behavior Functions
Skinner's theory of behavior functions highlights that behaviors serve as communication. They can aim to seek sensory stimulation, escape from a situation, gain attention, or access tangible rewards. By analyzing the underlying purpose of behaviors, teachers can better understand and address the root causes of challenging conduct, enabling a more proactive and empathetic approach to managing student behavior.
Building Relationships and Seeking Support
Establishing connections with colleagues and creating a supportive network within the school community can be instrumental in addressing challenging behavior. Collaborating with fellow teachers and seeking assistance when needed can provide additional resources and strategies to support students effectively. By fostering positive relationships and open communication, teachers can work together to create a conducive learning environment for all students.
Emphasizing Structured Learning and Communication Skills
Implementing structured activities, like music listening centers, and promoting active listening and articulate communication in the classroom can engage students and reduce behavioral issues. By providing clear expectations through visual aids, verbal prompts, and guided conversations, teachers can nurture essential skills in students while fostering a respectful and collaborative classroom atmosphere.
Importance of Understanding Student Behavior
Understanding the root causes of student behavior is crucial for educators, especially when dealing with challenging students. By delving into the reasons behind a student's actions, such as their relationships or environment, teachers can better support them. Building relationships with students, even through simple interactions like asking about their day, can lead to a deeper understanding of their behavior. This approach emphasizes the need to focus on all students, including those who may be more difficult, to fulfill the goal of making a positive impact on every child.
Utilizing Restorative Justice and Effective Classroom Management
Implementing restorative justice practices and effective classroom management techniques can help students engage in learning and self-reflection. Restorative justice involves asking specific questions to both the offender and the target to address the consequences of their actions and find solutions together. Utilizing strategies like using questions rather than statements with obstinate students and maintaining a calm, centered demeanor during challenging moments can lead to successful de-escalation and connection with students. By incorporating music, movement, and tactile experiences, educators can create engaging lessons that foster creativity and understanding.
Teaching is harder than ever with student behavior becoming more difficult, public school budgets on the decline, and nationwide teacher shortages. We talk about the challenging behaviors we see in our classrooms and brainstorm ideas for reaching our most oppositional students.
Spiccato: Flowers
Round: Turn the Glasses Over
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Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman
Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com
Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.
Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways.
As a Fiduciary, the financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client.
Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting https://missiontrailsfinancial.com
Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at
https://www.crystalpridmore.com
Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com
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