Classroom and Behavior Management

I. Classroom Application: Finding the "hot spots" in your classroom

1.	Directions: If there is overt misbehavior, off-task behavior or any other behavior problem in your classroom, describe the following:
	What is the problem? What classroom activity is being conducted (discussion, group activity, independent seatwork, etc.) when the problem occurs? What are the students doing? What are you doing when this is happening? Where are you located? Where (in the room) is it most likely to occur? How is the classroom arranged? What time of day is it most likely to happen?

Then comment on the way each of the above does or does not contribute to the situation.

Do you recognize a pattern in the circumstances surrounding the hot spot?

List the steps you have already tried to resolve this situation.

Suggest additional steps, which you now think you, could take to resolve the problem.

Discuss the problem and your plan with your evaluator, mentor, or a colleague. After getting this person's input, work your plan and see what happens. Try to be consistent in applying your plan for two weeks (unless it is obvious that the plan causes the problem to escalate). Keep a log in which you note any recurrences and/or changes in the problem situation.

At the end of the two weeks (or sooner if necessary) share the results with the person with whom you discussed the plan.

This concludes the module on Classroom and Behavior Management. If you have questions or comments, please direct them to your mentor teacher or evaluator. That person can direct you to other resources if necessary.

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