...Case Studies: Disruptive Student Behavior Written by Billie Hara, Prof Hacker, The Chronicle of Higher Education The following case studies come from a series entitled “Disruptive Student Behavior” from the Profhacker blog at the Chronicle of Higher Education website (http://chronicle.com/), which detail possible classroom scenarios that faculty may potentially face. The original blog posts include caveats for each scenario, additional context, and many include responses from seasoned faculty. However, for this document we have stripped away everything except the actual case studies. Below is a comprehensive listing of case studies that focus on in-class situations, pulled from this series and presented in the following categories: The Bullies The Talkative The Entitled The Chatterers The Disrespecters The Barely Clothed The Twarters The inappropriately clothed The Smelly The Talkative (The Case of Know-it-All Nancy) February 2010, http://chronicle.com/blogPost/Disruptive-Student-Behavior/22948/ SCENARIO: You plan to facilitate a discussion in your class about readings that you assigned. As students enter the room and settle into their seats, you can feel the buzz in the air. They are excited. They want to discuss the subject. You begin class by asking a very open-ended question, a question designed to allow the students to take the subject in an area that interests them. The first student who responds to your question, a question that is barely out of your mouth...
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...Judith Ortega EDU-450 October 25, 2014 Jayne Marie-Yenko Behavior Management Approach Teachers must understand that they may face students with different kinds of disruptive behaviors in their classroom. It can be by far, one of the most worrisome issues teachers may come in contact with. Unfortunately, even when taking steps to prevent disruptive behavior, one can never guarantee a disruption -free class. This is why it is important that teachers are prepared with a plan on how they are going to approach such situations. In the scenario to follow, a teacher faces a disruptive student in class. The goal of the teacher will be to use her behavioral approach to diffuse the situation and not allow it to escalate any further by establishing and maintaining a calm, orderly, respectful, motivated classroom environment. (Kelly, 2015) Scenario: Layla is in Ms. Adams’s 3rd grade class. She is a nice girl who does not always complete classroom assignments. She cannot seem to stop talking in class whether it be while the teacher is talking or students are supposed to be quietly working. Layla also tends to speak or make comments while other students are talking. The teacher calls on students who raise their hands, yet, when it is their floor to speak, Layla disturbs them. On this particular Monday, as usual, Ms. Adams gave her students a morning assignment that they are supposed to quietly complete the minute they walk in. Layla begins to try and spark up a conversation...
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...Judith Ortega EDU-450 October 25, 2014 Jayne Marie-Yenko Behavior Management Approach Teachers must understand that they may face students with different kinds of disruptive behaviors in their classroom. It can be by far, one of the most worrisome issues teachers may come in contact with. Unfortunately, even when taking steps to prevent disruptive behavior, one can never guarantee a disruption -free class. This is why it is important that teachers are prepared with a plan on how they are going to approach such situations. In the scenario to follow, a teacher faces a disruptive student in class. The goal of the teacher will be to use her behavioral approach to diffuse the situation and not allow it to escalate any further by establishing and maintaining a calm, orderly, respectful, motivated classroom environment. (Kelly, 2015) Scenario: Layla is in Ms. Adams’s 3rd grade class. She is a nice girl who does not always complete classroom assignments. She cannot seem to stop talking in class whether it be while the teacher is talking or students are supposed to be quietly working. Layla also tends to speak or make comments while other students are talking. The teacher calls on students who raise their hands, yet, when it is their floor to speak, Layla disturbs them. On this particular Monday, as usual, Ms. Adams gave her students a morning assignment that they are supposed to quietly complete the minute they walk in. Layla begins to try and spark up a conversation...
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...wrongful discharge. However, in the last several years, such suits have put limits on employment-at-will provisions in certain circumstances. For example, organizations were guilty of firing employees who filed workers’ compensation claims or took excessive time off to serve on jury duty. More recently, however, the courts have ruled that employees may not be fired for exercising rights protected by law. Those protected rights are covered by a few exceptions such as public-policy exception, implied-contract exception and covenant-of-good-faith exception. In this paper discussed will be four scenarios as they relate to employment-at-will doctrine and liability of an employer based on actions and responses to employee’s behavior and actions. 1. Describe what steps you would take to address the following scenario involving skills, competence, and abilities? The first scenario deals with competency and ability issues in individuals, not being able to perform a job successfully. The problem at hand is that a newly hired employee is not able to effectively complete job functions related to...
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...Chapter 1 THE RESEARCH PROBLEM Introduction This Action Research was undertaken to describe the impact of teacher-made advance exercises as intervention on disruptive behavior of pupils when learning division skills in elementary arithmetic operation. The subjects of this study were Grade Two – A pupils who were constantly disrupting the class during Mathematics period taken from the list made by the teacher through visual observation. For the last two grading periods handling a cream class, a lot of repeated disruptive behaviors such as incessant talking or getting out of their seats to name a few, which were very taxing to the teacher, were observed. These disruptive behaviors were mostly due to boredom especially to those pupils who got to finish their seatwork fast. This called for a classroom management skill. Hollowell (2013) mentioned in her article that classroom management skills are essential for all teachers. Supervising a group of children with different personalities and backgrounds is a challenging task. You are responsible for their academic growth while ensuring that the learning environment stays welcoming and secure. This includes dealing with disruptive pupils. According to Tyson (2013), disruptive students are always present in every classroom. Regardless of scenario or perhaps how great you happen to be as being a teacher, in one way or another they will and can be found. All of which will develop problems provided an open possibility. But...
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... Kimberly Candelaria EXERICISE PAPER RETAIN, REFER, OR RELEASE I will present three scenarios that have three different transition and ending processes. The first will be to retain the client for further treatment, the second is to refer him for an additional assessment, and the final ending will be to release the client from further treatment. Family support Services Center has made these recommendations and I will discuss whether I agree or disagree and why. Tommy James Martin is the first client who is presented. Tommy is a 14-year-old single Caucasian male. He currently resides with his grandmother and sister. His grandmother and school officials have sought the assistance of Family Support Services Center to help him with a possible drug and alcohol addiction. He was recently expelled from school due to several incidents concerning suspicion of drug and alcohol abuse during school hours, on school property. After exploring his family situation, they counselor has learned that Tommy lost both his parents at a very young age. His sister and himself has lived with his grandmother ever since. According to his grandmother Tommy is a good student, however; he has been spending most of his time with friends, and never sees Tommy doing homework. She also believes he may have a girlfriend. The grandmother has also stated that this change in his attitude and behavior happened about a year ago when he started to hang out with his current circle of friends. ...
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...Teta 1058 Understanding and Managing Behaviour in the Learning Environment Indicative Content * Classroom management * Legislation and organisational policies relating to behaviour * The impact of disruptive behaviours * Promoting positive learning behaviours Assessment requirements for the successful completion of this course Task 1- the context of behaviour issues Describe and discuss the aspects of national legislation which have relevance to behaviour in the learning environment. (300-500 words) Choose EITHER: (i) Review the policies relevant to managing behaviour in your organisation, identifying areas for improvement where appropriate (300-500 words) OR: (ii) Make suggestions for the content of a policy and justify your suggestions (300-500 words) Task 2: Case study Choose EITHER (i) Negative or disruptive behaviour which is demonstrated by an individual or a group in your class(es), or in class(es) you have observed OR: (ii) One of the scenarios (A, B or C) below For the chosen case study: Summarise the behaviour and the possible impact on learning and the learning environment (200 words) With reference to wider reading, discuss the possible factors which may underlie the behaviour. (400 words) With reference to wider reading, discuss ways you could improve behaviour in this situation and the possible effectiveness of these methods. Include...
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...1. What stress-related behaviors did you recognize within the scenario? • Recklessness or indiscipline • Malingering • Self-inflicting wounds 2. Which COSR risk factors did you recognize? • Anxious • Depression • Physical function disturbance • Disruptive forms • Memory loss 3. Based on the scenario, what leader actions would you implement? Why? • Identify which situations or events increase stress or COSR: this will better equip leaders to prevent, lessen or, divert stress away from their Soldiers. • Compensate by reducing other stressors: this will aid in focusing Soldiers on the task at hand. • Take corrective actions and measures: providing visible results, actions, or consequences sends clear messages to other Soldiers in the unit. • Get advice from mental health personnel and/or combat stress personnel: utilizing medical personnel and subject matter experts will greatly aid in preventing or reducing COSR casualties. 4. Describe insight or value that you acquired from this practical exercise. The scenario provided a lot of insight as to the reactions that many soldiers have in certain situations. The soldier killing the insurgent as a “mercy killing” was surprising. In a way, that particular part provided insight as to my own thinking. I knew what he did was wrong. But in a way, I still understood it. I understand that it may have just been an excuse. But what if the soldier really did mean what he...
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...1. What stress-related behaviors did you recognize within the scenario? * Malingering * Self-inflicting wounds * Recklessness or indiscipline 2. Which COSR risk factors did you recognize? * Anxious * Depression * Physical function disturbance * Disruptive forms * Memory loss Leader actions to offset COSR may include the following: * Promote unit cohesion: utilizing the “team fight” concept to aid in helping Soldiers feel as though they are important members of a unified organization, not just an individual. * Conduct tough realistic training: utilizing the “train as you fight” principle aids mentally and physically in preparing Soldiers for the realities of what they may encounter in the deployment area. * Prepare the unit to endure battle losses: providing mental preparation and counseling aids in Soldiers emotional well-being when casualties occur among unit members. 3. Based on the scenario, what leader actions would you implement? Why? * Identify which situations or events increase stress or COSR: this will better equip leaders to prevent, lessen or, divert stress away from their Soldiers. * Compensate by reducing other stressors: this will aid in focusing Soldiers on the task at hand. * Take corrective actions and measures: providing visible results, actions, or consequences sends clear messages to other Soldiers in the unit. * Get advice from mental health personnel and/or combat stress personnel: utilizing...
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...SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PSY/201 SCENARIO ASSIGNMENT PAPER. Social Psychology Paper ANGELA R. CARY PSY/201 October 03, 2013 Jennifer Baker Social Psychology Paper There were several factors that contributed to Sarah’s attitude in regards to her curfew. Some of these were motivation, compliance and conformity, Normative and Informational Social Influence. Other factors that affected Sarah’s behavior, action and thoughts may include persuasion and peer-pressure. Some of the ways that Sarah displayed cognitive dissonance were disobeying curfew, going to a party, and unnecessary worry. When Sarah decided to go to the party she displayed conformity in order to go along (comply) and fit in with a popular group from school. Sarah felt a need to be accepted by a new group because she was in a new social environment and wants to be accepted and popular in the group also. Sarah may have fears of meeting new people and being in a new environment therefore she conform to a large group of people which is a difficult task. Sarah is also experiencing “incongruous” emotions, actions and behaviors at this time which is not “normal” for her. Sarah begins to avoid her curfew time, and disobey the rules and guidelines her parents had set for her previously, by agreeing to go to the party and being late. She also decides that being accepted and popular by the new group has given her some self satisfaction and happy feelings as well as gained acceptance from...
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...More Praise for Chaotics from Around the World “Turbulence is erratic—and it’s unpredictable. Nevertheless, we must handle it. In Chaotics, Kotler and Caslione don’t just remind us to pay attention to early signs; they give business leaders an outstanding map for how to successfully navigate a company through crises.” —Friedrich von Metzler, Member, Partners’ Committee, B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG “Turbulence and unpredictability are the inevitable realities of the next few years. We are in truly uncharted waters, with no good maps. Chaotics will help your organization to navigate without one. This incredibly useful and helpful book provides clear and practical guidance to the many difficult decisions that managers and leaders need to make in turbulent times. It is like having the authors and their wisdom at your side while having to ride the white waters of the rapids ahead.” —Peter Schwartz, Monitor Global Business Network “[A]n operations manual to help management teams guide their companies through this global disaster. Chaotics is a must read for those seeking a lifeline to save their business.” —Ed Kaplan, Chairman Emeritus, Zebra Technologies “A very timely and practical book on how to manage and market the enterprise through prolonged turbulence. The Chaotics Management System provides an excellent blueprint for making each major business function more resilient.” —Jagdish N. Sheth, Ph.D., Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing, Goizueta Business School...
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...Halo effect on any research project can skew the results of the best designed research project. Failure to account for or anticipate some level of halo effect and to place corrective measures in place may lead to a false conclusion on the research being studied. This literary review discusses the halo effect on instructors grading students, students evaluating their professors’ instruction along with their nonverbal movements. Also discussed are the effects ADHD and ODD can have on teachers who are observing children involved in a scripted act, unknown to the teachers, and how the halo effect might cloud their review of the child being observed and graded on their behavior. Introduction The effects of what is called the “halo effect” and how it relates to grading of student projects and ratings of their disruptive disorders can have dramatic effects on the finding of research project and diagnosis’ of patients. Halo effect is properly defined as: The halo effect is the systematic bias that the rater introduces by carrying over a generalized impression of the subject from one rating to another. An instructor expects the student who does well on the first question of an examination to do well on the second. You conclude a report is good because you like its form, or you believe someone is intelligent because you agree with him or her. Halo is especially difficult to avoid when the property being studied is not clearly defined, is not easily observed, is not frequently discussed...
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...Title: Disciplinary Scenarios and Strategies In today’s classrooms whether it’s at schools, colleges or universities there are disciplinary problems to be found. However there should be classroom discipline and management present and both the students and teachers should be well aware of it. Classroom management is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behavior by students. The term also implies the prevention of disruptive behavior. It is possibly the most difficult aspect of teaching for many teachers; indeed experiencing problems in this area causes some to leave teaching altogether. Classroom discipline is when the teacher has the ability to discipline the students because of their behaviour and teach in a way that students can learn in an effective way, it is also being able to deal and help students who are facing problems that are affecting their school work. In this essay I will state disciplinary scenarios in classrooms and strategies on how to deal and solve these problems, such as disrespectful students, the non-stop talkers, the cheaters and careless students. . The disrespectful student One of the biggest classroom management mistakes teachers can make is allowing the disrespect from students and taking them personal. There are students who have little respect for teachers and classrooms which disrupt the entire lesson planned for that day. For example when a teacher starts a...
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...competency leads to ineffective care, frustration, endangered environments and staff (Soreff, 2009). When trying to intervene appropriately, it is education and an effective protocol that will yield the best outcome. This essay will develop various strategies and a performance improvement plan that will assist staff in their understanding of handling behavioral health emergencies as well as introducing them to the best methods of approaching these scenarios in the acute care setting. This essay uses both FOCUS and PDCA models to foster an effective solution to the given scenario. The FOCUS model requires first to find the practice or problem to be improved, organize a team for development of the process, clarifying current knowledge about the process, understanding the problem and selecting the most appropriate solution for improvement. Caring for patients with behavioral health crisis presents a multitude of challenges to healthcare professionals. It is imperative for healthcare staff, such as first responders of code scenarios or rapid response teams, to have a defined protocol for dealing with these situations effectively. As leaders it is key to recognize various challenges that destabilize efforts of the healthcare team to be able to provide high quality care to patients with behavioral health emergencies. Behavioral health has become a specialty that is present in all areas of care throughout an acute hospital setting as these patients often have comorbidities requiring...
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...Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy 103 I N T E R A C T I V E S E S S I O N : T E C H N O LO GY IS THE IPAD A DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY? Tablet computers have come and gone several times before, but the iPad looks like it will be different. It has a gorgeous 10-inch color display, a persistent WiFi Internet connection, potential use of high-speed cellular networks, functionality from over 250,000 applications available on Apple’s App Store, and the ability to deliver video, music, text, social networking applications, and video games. Its entry-level price is just $499. The challenge for Apple is to convince potential users that they need a new, expensive gadget with the functionality that the iPad provides. This is the same challenge faced by the iPhone when it was first announced. As it turned out, the iPhone was a smashing success that decimated the sales of traditional cell phones throughout the world. Will the iPad do likewise as a disruptive technology for the media and content industries? It looks like it is on its way. The iPad has some appeal to mobile business users, but most experts believe it will not supplant laptops or netbooks. It is in the publishing and media industries where its disruptive impact will first be felt. The iPad and similar devices (including the Kindle Reader) will force many existing media businesses to change their business models significantly. These companies may need to stop investing in their ...
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