Challenging & Disruptive Student Behavior: Failing to Turn in Work
Case Study #1: John is a 7th grade student from a wealthy family. He often forgets his books or supplies when he arrives at class. His work is frequently incomplete, late or never turned it. When prompted, he appears unconcerned.
Failing to Turn in Work
Tier 1 Interventions
Tier 2 Interventions
Tier 3 Interventions
Possible Student Descriptions
Have Low Academic Ability
Leaves Completed Work Outside Classroom
Have Messy Locker, Desk, Backpack
Be Inattentive, Easily Distractable
Unstable Home
Dislike School and be Irresponsible
Not Knowing Directions or Content
Act Out, Clown Around
Procrastinate, Put Things Off
Have a Hard Time Getting Started
Have No Sense of Urgency
Create Disturbances Like Noises or Conflicts
Little Parental Follow Through
Talk One on One With Student
When?
You have addressed this in class several times
Has caused disruption to class or student's day
How?
Ask Open Ended Questions
Validate Student Feelings
Use Reflective Listening
Remove student from situation/room and make appointment or go into hallway with them
Keep Responses brief, succinct and to the point
Use Start Commands
Daily Planner
Check Daily
Teach Organizational Skills
Notebook Checks
Provide Container for Subject Materials/Supplies
Individual Work Space
Use free or break time for unfinished work
Forced Choice Reinforcement Survey: Gives data about what rewards or incentives may best motivate student
Individual and Visual Schedule
Call Parents: Explain why schedule and organizational skills are necessary. Possibly have parents sign off on daily schedule.
Functional Behavioral Assessment: This can help identify factors affecting behavior that are not obvious and provide data trends or patterns.
Organizational Skills
Behavioral Meetings: Meet on a constant schedule. Provides constant, up to date follow up on interventions. Gets parents involved and engaged in student behavior and forces student to take situation more seriously.
DATA TRACKING
Counselor Referral Form: Get permission from student guardian prior to official referral
Meet with Parents, Counselor etc.
Danielle Meehan