Download - BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY
![Page 1: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY
What is behaviour exceptionality Ministry def. of behaviour exceptionalitySymptoms/ characteristics of behaviour exceptionality
Causes of behaviour exceptionality How the students with behaviour exceptionality are identified by the teacher and IPRC .
Types of exceptionalities Teaching/learning strategies and accommodations
![Page 2: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Brainstorm your idea of “perfect” classroom behaviour.
![Page 3: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
“Model” Behaviour
follow classroom rules do not break social and cultural norms no put downs for others No vandalism no racial slurs no yelling and swearing no roaming around during the teaching follow instructions and produce work
according to the expectations
![Page 4: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE A STUDENT WITH
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR ?
![Page 5: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
INTERVENTIONS• talk to the student in
private and avoid from confrontations where a student might loose face
• work at understanding the root cause of the behaviour
• involve the student in setting goals and consequences
• involve the parents also so that a consistent approach could be used at home and school
• provide preferential seating• regular check on the
student
![Page 6: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Continued… Avoid over reacting to the student’s behaviour giving the
student chance to correct that behaviour
Confer with the student and ask how he or she learns best
Teach and reinforce with the student, the concept of each person's right of space
Carefully use humour to diffuse the problem
![Page 7: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Continued……………….. Use professionalism Remain calm and quiet Ignore the challenge Withdraw from conflicts Do not raise your voice Be aware of your body language Approach problems with the student with a
problem solving approach rather than blaming the student
Establish an eye contact before giving the instructions
![Page 8: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
IF THE STUDENT IS REPEATING THE SAME
BEHAVIOURTEACHER May talk
to parentCheck the OSR of the
student
Refer the student to
School Support Team
![Page 9: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
School Support Team:
May develop an IEP OR
May seek an advice from the board for furthur medical diagnosis
Refer the student to IPRC
IPRC identifies the student on the basis of categories listed by the ministry of education
![Page 10: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
According to ministry of education:
• According to the ministry of edu.: A learning disorder characterized by specific behaviour problems over such a period of time and to such a marked degree, and of such a nature as to adversely affect the performance and could be accompanied by more of the following:
a) an inability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships
b) excessive fears or anxietiesc) a tendency to impulsive reactiond) inability to learn that can not be traced to intellectual, sensory or other health factors
or any combination thereof
![Page 11: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Characteristics or symptoms of behaviour exceptionality
The characteristics are based on certain tendencies, such as disregarding the social and cultural norms.
For example:I. Destroying their own , other person's or school propertyII. Being disobedient, defying authority, testing limits,
refusing to follow directionsIII. Being domineering, uncooperative, resistive, inconsiderate
or disruptive.IV. Fighting, hitting or assaulting others.
![Page 12: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Continued… Intimidating, threatening, bullying
others being restless boisterous and noisy being untrustworthy or dishonest,
stealing and lying. using profane or abusive language
and gestures demonstrating criminal behaviour
or vandalism Often skipping school
![Page 13: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Some students tend to be impulsive or compulsive, which negatively effects learning. These students may:
Speak out Disrupt the class display temper tantrums repetitively show the same behaviour day dream, short attention span or
poor concentration, lack of focus.
![Page 14: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Students with poor interpersonal relationship and low self esteem may be:
uncooperative in groups, argumentative or passively non-compliant
seek attention depend on other and
require constant reassurance
hypersensitive, get hurt easily or embarrassed
![Page 15: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Students may demonstrate the behaviour that is injurious to themselves such as:
Withdrawal Nervousness Hypersensitivity Anorexia. Self abuse or substance abuse
![Page 16: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Factors that cause behaviour disorders :
Physical
Intellectual
educationalCultural and
social Emotional
![Page 17: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
From the mental health point of view behaviour disorder can be caused by these factors:
Environmental: like pollution metals etc. can cause behaviour disorders
Psychodynamic: The problems occur due to deep rooted inner disorder and deviations are manifestations of this.
Ecological: an individual's relationship with the family and his peers sometimes brings up the unacceptable behaviour
![Page 18: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Continued……….
Psycho educational: A students behaviour may be a combination of circumstances that are brought about in the school.
Behaviourist: This may result following a wrong role model and having been taught wrong things.
Biophysical: Malnutrition and deficiencies in genetics cause abnormal behaviours
Allergies: allergies may also be the reason of behaviour
![Page 19: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Students with behaviour issues/students with behaviour exceptionality
The students with behaviour issues may not be identified by IPRC but may have an IEP. These students can be :
Disruptive in the class Noisy
Stubborn
![Page 20: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Various Behavioural Exceptionalities
Conduct Disorder “A repetitive and persistent pattern of behaviour in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated.” Traights includeBullying/threatening othersEngaging in physical fights/muggingsPhysically cruel to people and animalsForcing others into sexual behaviourDestroying property(Autin & Sciarra p.29)
![Page 21: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Continued…Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Behaviour that includesFrequent loss of temperFrequent arguing with adultsRefusal to comply with rules or requests of authority figuresExhibiting intentionally annoying behaviour Blaming others for mistakesSpiteful/vengeful behaviour (Autin & Sciarra p.58)
![Page 22: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Continued…Anxiety Disorders Includes
Phobias (excessive fear of object or situation)Separation Anxiety Disorder (anxiety about being away from home)Social Anxiety Disorder (extreme shyness)Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (anxiety associated with a past traumatic event)Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (recurrent persistent thoughts or impulses) (Autin & Sciarra pp. 120-177)
![Page 23: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Continued…Depressive Disorders Also known as Mood
DisordersIncludesMajor Depressive DisorderBipolar DisorderParasuicide (suicide attempts made as “cries for help.”
Reactive Attachment Disorder Failure to bond with other peopleOften caused by severe child abuse or neglect early on in life.
![Page 24: BEHAVIOUR EXCEPTIONALITY](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062521/56816694550346895dda7667/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Strategies for Students with Behavioral Exceptionalities
Related to the classroom environment Related to lesson presentation Related to organization Related to assessment Other support