Behavior Support Methods Flashcards
Extrinsic Rewards
a reward that comes from an external source
Interactionist
Theorizes that action can be explained by analyzing the factors around the child. They think that growth occurs during the interaction between the child and society, and by studying all the factors that it is possible to understand and conceivably alter behavior by altering the various factors.
Stages of Development (Erikson)
Learning theory developed by Erik Erikson - people must pass through eight life stages in order to fulfill their own potential. Failure to complete any phase will hinder their ability to continue growth with success.
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
the classroom or setting where the child can be successful, with or without accommodations, and with typical age/grade level peers
Florida Change of Placement Criteria
In Florida, it’s considered a “change of placement” if: A) the removal is for more than 10 consecutive school days or B) the student has undergone a series of removals that justifies a pattern to support a change in placement because: the student has been suspended or removed for more than 10 days in a school year, the student’s behavior is consistently similar with behavior that resulted in previous disciplinary actions, and additional factors are considered, including the total time the student has been removed and how close the removals have been to each other
Manifestation Determination Review
If a student with an IEP has a behavior-related incident, this must be held to determine whether there is a relationship between the student’s misbehavior and their disability, before a punishment is determined.
Disciplinary Alternative Educational Program (DAEP)
An educational and self-discipline alternative instructional program, adopted by local policy, for students in elementary through high school grades who are removed from their regular classes for mandatory or discretionary disciplinary reasons. A DAEP may be located on-campus or off-campus
14th Amendment
Declared that all persons born or naturalized in the US would be US citizens and citizens in the state in which they live. Gave all citizens due process.
Classroom Management
the teacher’s system of establishing a climate for learning, including techniques for preventing misbehavior and handling student behavior
Connectionism
Students learn by repeating a series of stimulus and response
In-school Suspension (ISS)
Temporary removal of a student from the student’s regular school program and placement within the supervision of school personnel in an alternative program
Hierarchy of Needs
learning theory developed by Maslow - in order for people to meet their full potential they must meet a series of needs
Physiological Needs: food, water, shelter
Safety: Security, freedom from fear
Love/Belonging: relationships, family
Esteem: confidence, feeling of achievement
Self-Actualization: meeting potential, creative abilities
Operant Conditioning
This theory uses positive and negative stimulus to get a particular outcome.
Interventionists
The opposite of non-interventionists. They think by providing external stimulation, they can alter behavior and therefore control the individual’s actions.
Florida ISS/OSS Limits
The period of time a student spends in either ISS or OSS may not exceed 10 school days.
Classical Conditioning
Positive stimulus is paired with a neutral stimulus and repeated. Then the positive stimulus is removed and the neutral stimulus has the same effect.
PBIS - Tier 3
intensive support for students with serious problem behaviors, typically including an intervention plan and de-escalation techniques
PBIS - Tier 2
additional student-specific interventions for students who need more than primary prevention
Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)
an ARD committee meeting that must be held before any disciplinary action which would remove a special education student from the prescribed placement in his or her IEP for more than 10 days; the meeting must determine if the behavior which led to the discipline is a direct result of the student’s disability or not
Positive Reinforcement
presenting a stimulus in reaction to a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior
Out-of-school Suspension (OSS)
Temporary removal of a student from all of the student’s classes, school premises, and any other school-related activities in which the student is not under the supervision of his/her parent or legal guardian
Extinction (behavior)
removing the stimuli that was previously reinforcing behavior in order to reduce a problem behavior
Positive Behavior Support
strategies that encourage positive student behaviors in a variety of ways like incentives and adjustments to the classroom environment
Due Process Rights / Assurances
The legal obligation of the government to respect an individual’s legal rights, guaranteed by the 5th and 14th amendments
5th Amendment
Amendment to the US Constitution which protects against unsupported accusations of wrongdoing, self-incrimination, and double jeopardy (being charged for the same crime twice)
You can “plead the fifth” to avoid testifying in a case against yourself.
1st Amendment
Amendment to the US Constitution which protects against restrictions on freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
Psychoeducational Model
positive behavior change that is influenced by a sustained collaborative, positive relationship between a student and teacher that leads to the student understanding the need to change their behavior
Behaviorism
learning theory rooted in the notion that all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment
PBIS - Tier 1
proactive, preventative school-wide procedures that reinforce positive behaviors and early intervention for issues
Reductive Strategies
actions that decrease the probability of negative behaviors occurring
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
the law mandating that all students with disabilities must receive a free and appropriate education that is tailored to their needs and abilities
Punishment
a penalty given in response to a behavior
Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS)
a 3-tiered system that provides positive attention for desired behaviors from all students and becomes more specific and motivating for struggling students
Reinforcement
providing positive responses to positive behaviors in an effort to increase the frequency
Reasonable Suspicion
A school only needs reasonable suspicion to search a student’s property on school grounds. There must be reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is evidence for violating a law or school rule and the search must be limited in that scope
Florida Expulsion Process
The removal of the requirement and ability of a student to attend a Florida public school for the remainder of the school year and up to one additional school year
Intrinsic Rewards
a reward that comes from within
Florida Zero Tolerance Laws
A student must be immediately expelled if they: A) bring a firearm or weapon to school, to any school function, or on any form of school transportation or B) make a threat or false report involving school or school personnel’s property, school transportation, or a school-sponsored activity
Non-Interventionist
Theory assumes people are naturally striving to be good and they want to improve, and thus the teacher does not need to intervene regarding behavior issues because the child is trying to improve. Non-interventionists believe that adults need to allow children as much room as needed so they can grow and improve naturally on their own.
Responsive Strategies
the strategies a teacher uses to respond to student behaviors
Proactive Strategies
actions that increase the probability of positive behaviors occurring
Conditioning
Either reinforcing behavior with a reward or a punishment, or association with two stimuli
