Win-Win Chapter 4
Definition of disruption: a behaviour that keeps students who are engaged in said behaviour or their peers from learning, that disrupts the learning or teaching process
D is for Disengagement
"often solo disruption, involving only the disengaged student
B is for Breaking Rules
Mostly regarding "respect for others" and "disrupting learning"
A is for Aggression
"an attempt to hurt or harm another"
Direct Physical
-Hitting
-Kicking
-Slapping
-Biting
Indirect Physical
-Destroying things
-Throwing things
-Taking possessions
-Hiding other's possession
Direct Verbal
-Put-downs
-Swearing at
-Calling names, teasing
-Insulting dress or possessions
Signs and Gestures
-Disrespectful hand/finger display
-Making faces
-Body language of disdain
-Rolling eyes
Indirect
-Insulting family, friends
-Tattling on
-Insinuating poor taste
-Ignoring
Timeliness
-Absences
-Being on time
-Turning in assignments on time
-Returning permission slips
Materials
-Not covering books
-Not bringing materials to class
-Writing in text
-Purchasing materials
Dress
-Length, type of clothes
-Drugs and alcohol logos
-Make-up, hair style
-gang-related colors, insignias
Behaviour
-Chewing gum
-Leaning back on a chair
-Sharpening pencils
-Passing notes
C is for Confrontation
"you can't make me", "power play", "undermine authority"
Aggression Toward Teacher
-Hitting
-Profanity
-Arguing with teachers
-Putting down the teacher
Disrespect
-Talking back
-Flirting with teacher, sexual innuendo
-Contradicting, interrupting
-Disdainful facial expressions toward teacher
Refusing
-Refusing to do assignments
-Refusing to sit, move, obey: you can't make me
-Doing the opposite
-Refusing to participate
Instigating
-Repeated complaining
-Taking charge, telling others what to do
-Modeling disobedience
-Initiating rebellion; putting down the task
Off Task - Behaviour
-Writing notes
-Wandering
-Performing wrong task
-Grooming
Off Task - Verbal
-Asking off-subject questions
-Blurting out
-Playing dumb
-Socializing
Tuning Out
-Sleeping
-Daydreaming
-Head on desk
-Doodling
Hyperactivity
-Horseplay
-Carelessly rushing through work
-Laughing, giggling
-Fidgeting with materials
Two Rules for Identifying Disruption Types
1) Three Before B: Use the Breaking the Rules category only as a last resort when the three others don't fit
2) Teacher-Directed Aggression = Confrontation: aggression towards teacher is usually a sign of protest, and the conflict with the teacher must be resolved