Causes Of Special Behavioral Students

I have worked with all types of behavioral students for the past 4 years on all different levels. Every student has required their own specialized behavior plan that would reinforce positive behaviors not the negative. It is challenging because what works for one particular student might not work for another. Teachers have to get creative when making these behavior plans to fit students individualized needs. The first step when creating a behavior plan for a special needs student is identifying the cause of the misbehavior. Teachers need to figure out what is the main cause for the student’s misbehavior. This can be really hard; I am working with a first grade boy who can go from one extreme to another in a matter of minutes. If teachers know what causes students to get upset they can take actions to prevent them. Knowing what upsets students can help teachers to know what or what not to do. I believe all students’ need to feel like they are important to the teacher, especially behavior students. Behavior students can be quick to identify within a school setting, some teachers can be even quicker to label them. If behavior students feel like they are being singled out they will not be open to any type of reinforcements. I have observed this a lot from the seasoned teachers that believe all students should fit in to a certain …show more content…
Behavior students might need directions broken down more clearly, or extra time to complete assignments. They can still learn some of the same material, just might have to be taught in a different way. Students won’t apply themselves if teachers are not holding them accountable for learning the same material as their peers. I have seen high school students refuse to do their work because teachers were not grading it. Teachers knew they were special Ed and just would pass them, really hard to witness as a future