Different Types of Classroom Behavior Strategies
Behavioral intervention strategies like positive reinforcement, nonverbal cues, and rules review help teachers manage challenging behaviors while fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment.
Effective Behavioral Intervention Strategies for Teachers
Teachers frequently face challenging student behaviors in the classroom, ranging from minor disruptions—like refusing to participate—to more serious issues, such as theft or property damage.
Behavioral intervention strategies offer positive alternatives to punishment, helping educators build stronger relationships with students while fostering a supportive classroom environment. Teachers should familiarize themselves with different strategies to determine which works best for their students.
Key Behavioral Intervention Strategies
Positive Reinforcement
- Encourages desirable behavior by using rewards to increase its frequency.
- Examples:
✔ Extra credit for submitting homework on time
✔ Exempting students from a test if they score well on a pre-test
Nonverbal Cues
- Provides quick, effective feedback while minimizing classroom disruptions.
- Examples:
✔ Pointing to a classroom expectations poster
✔ Raising an eyebrow or using a hand signal to redirect focus
Rules Review
- Reinforces accountability by reminding students of classroom expectations.
- Teachers privately address a student, review the classroom rules, and ask the student which rule their behavior violated, encouraging them to correct their actions.
Support for Behavioral Challenges
If your child is struggling with behavior at school or home, VillageED offers customized behavior management supports to create a safe and healthy learning environment.