"Oh, Behave!": Practical Tips for Quickly Addressing Student Problem Behavior in the Classroom | Mon AM

In the wake of COVID-19, classroom teachers are presented with a torrent of

disruptive and problematic student behaviors. Teachers are having to make difficult choices

between addressing disruptive behavior and continuing to do what they do best–teach. The

science of behavior analysis offers a copious amount of research regarding best practices for skill

acquisition and behavior reduction. In this session, staff will learn how to practically apply some

basic behavior analytic strategies and concepts that can dramatically bolster their ability to

address student problem behavior before it ever gets to the Tier 2 or 3 stages. A few strategies

that may be covered include: effective prompting, effective use of differential reinforcement to

encourage desired behavior, the power of praise, and the basic functions of behavior (giving staff

the ability to make quick decisions about how best to respond to problem behavior in the

moment).