{"id":93041,"date":"2024-09-28T01:00:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T05:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/?p=93041"},"modified":"2024-09-27T10:45:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T14:45:10","slug":"understanding-behavior-as-communication-a-teachers-guide-morin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2024\/09\/28\/understanding-behavior-as-communication-a-teachers-guide-morin\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding behavior as communication: A teacher\u2019s guide [Morin]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Understanding behavior as communication: A teacher\u2019s guide<\/strong><\/a> — from understood.org by Amanda Morin
\nFiguring out the function of, or the reasons behind, a behavior is critical for finding an appropriate response or support. Knowing the function can also help you find ways to prevent behavior issues in the future.<\/em><\/p>\n

Think of the last time a student called out in class, pushed in line, or withdrew by putting their head down on their desk. What was their behavior telling you?<\/p>\n

In most cases, behavior is a sign they may not have the skills to tell you what they need. Sometimes, students may not even\u00a0know\u00a0<\/i>what they need. What are your students trying to communicate? What do they need, and how can you help?<\/p>\n

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One way to reframe your thinking is to respond to the student, not the behavior. Start by considering the life experiences that students bring to the classroom.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Some students who learn and think differently have negative past experiences with teachers and school. Others may come from cultures in which speaking up for their needs in front of the whole class isn\u2019t appropriate.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Also relevant\/see:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Black girls face more frequent, severe discipline in school<\/strong><\/a>— from npr.org by Claudia Grisales<\/p>\n

Black girls face more discipline and more severe punishments in public schools than girls from other racial backgrounds, according to a groundbreaking new report set for release Thursday by a congressional watchdog.<\/p>\n

The report, shared exclusively with NPR, took nearly a year-and-a-half to complete and comes after several Democratic congressional members\u00a0requested the study<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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