Reasons for the Behavior

“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.”

The quote above by Alexander Den Heijer really spoke to me. Teachers often feel that negative behaviors from the student are directed at us which can cause us to react out of impulse and blame the student, which we know is not the best way to address the problem. Whether in a classroom, common area or at home, one knows that challenging behavior does not just happen out of nowhere for no reason. There are always reasons behind our behaviors, whether they are positive or negative. Managing a student’s challenging behavior can be difficult, but if we take the time to investigate the underlying factors influencing the behaviors, we gain a better understanding that we can use to create a positive plan intended for that specific need. One of the most important thing we can do as teachers is to create a warm and inviting environment that nurtures a positive student and teacher relationship. Being intentional with our teaching to model and facilitate the use of skills helps children to learn and use positive behaviors (Cairone, 2016)
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References

Cairone, K. (2016). Helping teachers take the challenge out of behavior. Exchange, (229), 32-37.