Essay On Hyperactivity In The Classroom

Inside an early childhood classroom, there are various behavior problems that will be seen though out the day. Some children may become disruptive and disturb the rest of the class. Other children may become aggressive either physically or verbally towards others. Then there are those children who have anxiety issues. These children may withdraw from others. They have a difficult time interacting and communicating. For each type of behavior, there are several management steps to follow. In the textbook, The Exceptional Child, one major behavior issue is caused by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This is a disorder that causes the children to have a short attention span accompanied by excessive activity. These children tend to become disruptive in class and have a difficult time staying focused on the lesson. When a child is unable to focus on the material and continues to disturb the class, their peers begin to look at them differently. They may develop poor self-esteem, poor social development and interactions, and are likely to have some academic failure. (Allen, page 174) In the classroom, some children with hyperactivity have a difficult time sitting …show more content…
Children do not always realize their actions are unsafe or problematic. Sometimes they just need some guidance to help them understand what they need to do to calm down. For example, if a child gets angry at other children when they do something like poke them, then the child needs to learn to walk away. If a child usually gets physical when they are stressed, they must be taught the hands-down-power and practice putting his or her hands in their pocket when they feel they are about to hit someone. These techniques help the child calm down and think about what they need to do to control their emotions. (Zande, "Seven Positive Strategies for Managing Aggressive Behavior in Young