how would a student who has a mistaken goal of getting attention act?
(a)the student would be hostile ans violent
(b)the student would stop for a while and then repeat the behavior (my answer)
(c)the student would refuse to stop the misbehavior
(d)the student would refuse to try or to participate
which of the following is part of the strategy of modifying behavior?
(a)analye the behavior that needs changing(my answer)
(b)inform the student that he or she needs to change his or her behavior
(c)ignore students who demonstrate a need for attention
(d)ensure the punishment fits the behavior
whats the best way to deal with a student who is trying to distract you from the misbehavior issue at hand?
(a)issue a demand
(b)use the broken record technique (my answer)
(c)give hints about what you want
(d)ask the student why he or she is doing this
I agree with your answers.
Your second question reminds me of my daughter when she was in first grade. Although she usually did well on her papers, sometimes she got everything all wrong. Her wise teacher would tell her to do it over. Realizing, though, that Shelley's behavior was an attention- getter, the teacher would give her extra attention later in the day.