Some students misbehave, are disruptive, off task, etc, due to trying to get attention, therefore, addressing these students when they do this is giving them attention, what they want, and reinforcing the undesired behaviors you don’t want
Reduces misbehaviors, off task students, disruptions, outbursts, etc
Teaches kids to seek attention in more appropriate ways
Decreases lost instruction time
When should I do it:
When a student is acting out, disruptive, off task, talking, exhibiting outbursts, etc
When students seek attention in negative ways
When are off task, talking out of turn, making noises, drawing attention to themselves, etc
How do I do it:
With students that are not posing a danger to others, you simply ignore their behaviors and continue instruction without stopping or giving them any special attention
Students may intensify their efforts to get your attention at first when you begin to ignore them, therefore, do not give up too easily with this intervention, rather, outlast the student
When the student does something positive, correct, or on task, praise them and give them attention
Make a point to praise other students in the class who are exhibiting on task and correct behaviors, including what they are doing right in the praise, like “nice job sitting up straight in your chair Billy” or “you were very quiet and listened to the directions very well Johnny”
Find other ways to give the disruptive student attention and praise for correct behaviors
