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- - - - One long-term techniques to reduce episodes of inappropriate behavior over an extended period of time is the Behavior Contract. A behavior contract is a contract between the student and the teacher (sometimes the parents). This contract details the expectations of the student and the teacher. The student helps create the contract, and determine the rewards that they will earn. The reason why the student is involved in the creation of the contract is because they are more likely to follow the rules of a contract that they made themselves as opposed to one that someone else made for them. The student should also be involved in the tracking of the behavior. Using a daily behavior form, chart or report card that the student goes over with the teacher in a productive manner. When filling out this chart or form the teacher and student should discuss how they felt they did, why, and what they could change or do differently the next day.
    - - This long-term technique can be used with students who struggle with the ability to solve or resolve daily conflicts.
      - This method empowers the students and allows them to be more independent and high functioning. Allows the student to resolve their own conflicts so that you don't have to take time out of your lesson to resolve a conflict.
      - There are many techniques to resolving conflicts and their are many strategies that can be used to teach kids this ability.
        
        One way to teach conflict resolution is to role-play various scenarios. By acting out situations where conflict resolution is needed this provides the students a safe place to work through issues.
        
        Another way to teach conflict resolution is to play games. One example is the 'What the solution' card game. In this game students are given a card with a conflict and they must work out a solution.
        
        Another technique to teach conflict resolution is to have students make a chart that shows the difference between a peacemaker, and a peace breaker. By having them categorize the behavior of both students are able to identify what behavior is positive and what behavior is negative
    - - This technique involves the student and the teacher going over the expected behavior and work progress of the student at the beginning of the period, and at the end of the period the student and the teacher get together again to determine whether the student met these goals.
      - This method improves student accountability because it requires them to regularly check in and monitor their own progress. This technique also improves student organization, motivation, and incentive, and helps them to develop good habits.
      - This method works well with students who are doing little to know work, they are not participating, has poor organization, and low motivation and effort.
  - - - Taking Breaks
        
        Taking breaks is pretty self explanatory behavior management technique. However there are many ways to implement, and different benefits that come from taking breaks.
        
        In schools there are usually breaks, like recess, that are already implemented throughout the school day. However sometimes students may need breaks more often, or depending on the grade they may no longer have recess. It's good to take at least a five minute break every hour. Breaks can be as simple as getting up moving around, doing some stretches or even just changing the subject and working/reviewing something else for a few minutes.
        
        Taking breaks is a really easy way to avoid poor behavior, and it provides a lot of benefits as well. Taking a break provides students with some time to cool down and get away from a stressful situation. It also helps break up the monotony for both the students and the teacher
      - More structured routines
        
        Having a more structured routine is another way to prevent bad behavior. For the most part schools usually have a pretty basic day to day routine, with recess, lunch and extracurriculars being at the same time every day consistently. However for some students it might be better to go into more detail.
        
        Providing students with a more structured routine decreases their anxiety, frustration and worry. Having a structured routine also helps students to know what is next and what is expected of them.
        
        Some ways to create a more structured routine could include having the schedule written on the board. Or if a student has a different schedule or they have interventions you could provide them with their own schedules on their desk so that they can keep track of their own schedule
    - - Praise
        
        Praising and recognizing students who are following the rules, showing positive behavior or are participating is an effect method of promoting, good behavior and correcting undesired behavior. Children are much more responsive to positive reinforcement.
        
        Praise should be given to all students. However problem students should be given praise for their good behavior more frequently as this will help reinforce this behavior.
      - Providing a stress ball or a fidget.
        
        Providing a stress ball or something to fidget can be a good method to prevent poor behavior. Some students require an outside stimulus to help them focus. Providing them something to fidget with provides them with that stimulus as well as a coping mechanism if they are anxious. Hyperactive students also benefit from fidgets because it keeps their hands busy and away from other students and objects.