Classroom Management Strategies for Effective Instruction

Angry Child Interventions

• 8) Explain situations to the child.
• Assist the child in understanding what situations can contribute to their anger
• Assist the child in learning appropriate alternative responses.
• Allow for practice/role play

When An Explosion is Pending…

• The Crisis Cycle:
• StimulusThoughtsFeelings
• ActionConsequence

The Curve of Explosion

• Stimulus- initiates the process.
• Period of Escalation- child calls on available coping skills.
• Anger will resolve or escalate
• Begins to think less and feel more
• Try to get child to talk
• Use Active Listening skills
• Monitor your Para-Verbal Communication
• Assume a Calm Demeanor

The Curve of Explosion, cont.

• Do’s
• DO use positive expectations.
• DO use “I” statements.
• DO reflect the emotion you hear.
• DO use non-verbal affirmation.
• DO try to direct the youth into a problem solving mode.

The Curve of Explosion, cont.

• Don’ts
• Don’t lead with the rules.
• Don’t lead with the consequences.
• Don’t begin statements with the word, “You”.
• Don’t ask “Why” questions.

The Curve of Explosion, cont.

• Out of Control- behavior is driven by emotion.
• Thought process is repressed.
• Avoid threats of disciplinary sanctions.
• All youth to “vent” safely.
• Physical restraint may be required.

The Curve of Explosion, cont.

• Period of De-escalation.
• Thought processes begin to stabilize.
• Emotional control is re-established.
• Student may be tired.
• Student may request to be left alone.

Behavior Modification…

Pre-Corrections

• “Thank you for not smoking.”
• Serves as a gentle reminder of expectations.
• Gives students an opportunity to mentally prepare before an activity.
• Always respond to sincere efforts to comply.