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Over the last two decades, teachers have been faced with the increasing numbers of problem children in the classroom. These children have emotional disturbances and disabilities stemming from environmental and physical causes. These children require targeted behavior interventions and often need special education support.
These children may often act out in class, showing aggression when interacting with others and have difficulty with academic work. To combat these issues, schools start by identifying specific problem behaviors and the motivation for each of them. They then work introduce new behaviors that are appropriate and that serve the same function as the inappropriate ones did. This is done through a series of interventions that help to support the child in transitioning to more appropriate behavior and to teach them to regulate their actions.
Schools also utilize a variety of teaching methods to help reduce frustration and increase comprehension of various subject matter. Examples of this include hands-on learning, using visuals to explain concepts and providing opportunities for students to use their learning in different situations. This is usually done through field trips, projects and also by allowing students to use materials that match their personal interests and preferences.
Another key factor to combat problem behavior is to involve the parents as much as possible in the intervention process. This helps to keep the school and the family on the same page when dealing with the child and allows the parents to contribute as well. By working together, the family and the school can support the child to be more successful and in control of his or her own learning.
