Module Three | Using Positive Behavior Interventions In the Classroom and School
Positive Behavior Interventions
Positive behavior interventions are effective in reducing minor infractions and in preventing both minor and major infractions. Punishment, then, is not usually necessary when dealing with minor infractions, such as blurting out, out of seat, talking to a neighbor, etc., in that positive behavioral strategies can often be more effective in producing an environment in which students will not only learn, but will want to learn. Plus, punishment has a number of disadvantages that are pointed out in the lessons to follow. Thus, the more that we can minimize the use of punishment, the more likely we are to develop an environment conducive to learning.
Goals
The focus of this module is on positive behavior interventions: Modeling and differential reinforcement strategies. After completing this module, you should be able to:
Define, recognize, and give original examples of the following terms:
1.Modeling
2.DRA
3.DRO
4.DRD
Identify what type of problem behaviors these strategies can be used to reduce without the use of punishment.
Use the “rule of thumb” for modeling.
State the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy.
Provide an illustration of using all four strategies on a student’s problem behavior.
Provide an illustration of using all four strategies to address a schoolwide problem behavior.
State the advantages of positive behavioral interventions over the use of punitive procedures for managing student behaviors.
