Behavioral Students

Give them a variety of situations to help in the classroom. Have them run errands in the middle of class even if they are not necessary such as returning library books. Behavior students want to help and often have a great deal of restless energy. You may also have them assist in telling students to get ready for a new task. Behavior students seem to love to have some authority.

Work on a points system and give behavior students something they would appreciate. Pencils and candies become old quite quickly. If the misbehaving student is the class clown allow them five minutes before the end of the day to entertain the class. Students will appreciate it and they are more willing to follow the rule. Jim Carey was the class clown who was given time at the end of the day to entertain his classmates.

Allow all students to work with a variety of mediums in all classes. Allow math manipulatives to be used or for students to create an experiment. Often students who misbehave are bored, do not understand the directions, or the task is too difficult. Also, allow the students to work in pairs or small groups. If a student is unable to work well with someone have them partner with you so you are able to demonstrate how to work well with other students. Peers have enormous influence and many students work well with each other.

Create an environment that is respectful of all. If the classroom is rigid and errors are not acceptable, a poor student is more willing to be the class clown because they do not want to be ridiculed about their education level. It is vital to create a safe environment for all and have consequences and incentives laid out for all students. It is best for the class to problem solve the best consequences and incentives for showing or not showing respect.