new teachers, classroom management, aggression, discipline, consequences, behavior

1. Welcome to the Willard R-2 School District! Congratulations!

2. Classroom Management & Managing Aggressive Individuals Willard, Missouri August 5, 2008  2008 EDU-SAFE L.L.C.

37. Risk Factors for Aggressive Behavior Consistently refuses to follow directions of adults History of alcohol and/or drug abuse Recent attempts to commit suicide or other violent acts or a family member that has committed a violent act A lack of coping skills or ability to handle life crises Frequent school or discipline problems  2008 EDU-SAFE L.L.C.

38. Risk Factors for Aggressive Behavior No inhibition to showing anger Feelings of being picked on, bullied, or persecuted Expressions of violence in drawings or writings Serious threats of violence Unable to sympathize or empathize  2008 EDU-SAFE L.L.C.

39. Risk Factors for Aggressive Behavior Commonly resorts to name calling, cursing, and abusive language Has previously brought a weapon to school Prior suspensions, expulsions or excessive truancies Bedwetting, cruelty to animals and setting fires Significant mood swings  2008 EDU-SAFE L.L.C.

49. Calming Techniques Do not become angry. Accept the situation. Focus on the goal of calming the person. Resolving the problem that caused the person to be out of control is secondary. Look for any action that will calm the person. Do not focus on what the person is doing wrong. Do not take anything the person says personally.  2008 EDU-SAFE L.L.C.

50. De-Escalating Techniques Disarm the Attitude – Quickly agree with the person. This technique can take the steam out of his/her anger and help to calm the person. Reiteration – Simply repeat the person’s own words so that he/she knows that you are not going to fight and argue about the issue. Isolation – Simply say, “We can’t talk publicly about this. But let’s talk privately. I don’t want other people to think you have lost control of your emotions.”  2008 EDU-SAFE L.L.C.

51. Non-Verbal Responses Respect personal space Maintain an open stance – stand at an angle and keep hands in open view Maintain eye contact, but do not stare through the person Facial expression should be serious but not angry or fearful Convey concern and control  2008 EDU-SAFE L.L.C.

52. What Works? Gather pertinent information Defer action Refuse to be baited Compile a response list Learn to apologize Listen to body messages Develop a plan to get help Strategies teachers should know  2008 EDU-SAFE L.L.C.

53. What Works? Continued Remain calm and in control Respond empathetically – don’t interrupt Remain non-judgmental Be aware of their own paraverbals – tone, volume, and rate Use the individual’s name When possible, give choices that are clear, concise, and enforceable  2008 EDU-SAFE L.L.C.

54. What Works? Continued Get a grip The most important speaking you will do is with your ears Recognize enemies and dissenters Use credible witnesses Move on Remain detached  2008 EDU-SAFE L.L.C.

56. Have a Safe, Productive and Educational School Year!  2008 EDU-SAFE L.L.C.