Dealing with Difficult Behavior in the Classroom
School Education • 10 Day • €80
Preparation
- Once accepted to the course, participants will be directed to an online platform where they will have access to basic information, articles, videos and other resources on challenging behaviors, classroom management and positive discipline. On this platform, they can learn about the causes of challenging behaviors, student needs, organizing the classroom environment, positive discipline techniques and conflict resolution.
- Participants will receive a guidance document with case studies, behavior management plans, and classroom activities on practices for dealing with challenging behaviors in the classroom.
- Prior to the course, an online meeting will be held with participants to discuss the course schedule, expectations, use of the online platform, and other logistical information.
Course Description
This course aims to provide teachers, educators and education professionals with the knowledge and skills to develop positive and solution-oriented strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors in the classroom. The course will provide detailed information and practical applications on the causes of challenging behaviors, student needs, organizing the classroom environment, preventive strategies, positive discipline techniques, communication skills, conflict resolution, crisis management, inclusion and family collaboration.
Objectives of the Course
- To enable participants to understand the causes of challenging behaviors and learn ways to meet student needs.
- To minimize challenging behaviors by organizing the classroom environment and developing preventive strategies.
- To learn and apply positive discipline techniques.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students by developing communication skills.
- Manage negative situations by using conflict resolution skills.
- Provide a safe classroom environment by developing crisis management skills.
- Develop strategies to meet the needs of mainstreamed students and support them.
- Collaborate with families to find common solutions to overcome challenging behaviors.
Methodology
- Interactive presentations and discussions
- Group work and cooperative learning
- Workshops and hands-on activities
- Case studies and role playing
- Simulations of challenging behavior
- Classroom management games and activities
- Examining and sharing sample applications
- Expert guest speeches
- Online forums and discussion groups
- Peer learning and feedback
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to;
- Will be able to explain the causes of challenging behaviors and know ways to meet student needs.
- Will be able to organize the classroom environment and develop preventive strategies.
- Apply positive discipline techniques.
- Will be able to develop communication skills and establish positive relationships with students.
- Will be able to manage negative situations by using conflict resolution skills.
- Develop crisis management skills and provide a safe classroom environment.
- Meet the needs of mainstreamed students and support them.
- Collaborate with families to find common solutions to overcome challenging behaviors.
Following
- Participants will complete an online evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the course.
- After the course, participants will be able to stay in touch with each other and the trainers through the online platform, share their experiences and receive support.
- Participants will be encouraged to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in their own educational settings and to develop and share strategies for dealing with difficult behaviors in the classroom.
Daily schedule of training activities:
Day 1
Welcome and introduction
Coercive behavior: Definition, types and causes
Relationship between student needs and behavior
Activity Examine examples of challenging behavior, discussion
Coercive behavior: Definition, types and causes
Relationship between student needs and behavior
Activity Examine examples of challenging behavior, discussion
Day 2
Organizing the classroom environment
Physical environment, psychological environment, social environment
Activity: Classroom environment analysis, suggestions for organization
Physical environment, psychological environment, social environment
Activity: Classroom environment analysis, suggestions for organization
Day 3
Preventive strategies
Rules, routines, expectations, reinforcing positive behaviors
Activity: Creating classroom rules, positive reinforcement techniques
Rules, routines, expectations, reinforcing positive behaviors
Activity: Creating classroom rules, positive reinforcement techniques
Day 4
Positive discipline techniques
Student-centered approach, problem solving, communication
Activity: Practicing positive discipline techniques, role playing
Student-centered approach, problem solving, communication
Activity: Practicing positive discipline techniques, role playing
Day 5
Communication skills
Verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, empathy
Activity: Communication skills activities, overcoming communication barriers
Verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, empathy
Activity: Communication skills activities, overcoming communication barriers
Day 6
Conflict resolution
Types of conflict, conflict resolution techniques, mediation
Activities: Conflict resolution simulations, case studies
Types of conflict, conflict resolution techniques, mediation
Activities: Conflict resolution simulations, case studies
Day 7
Crisis management
Crisis planning, intervention strategies, security measures
Event: Crisis management simulations, case studies
Crisis planning, intervention strategies, security measures
Event: Crisis management simulations, case studies
Day 8
Inclusion and challenging behaviors
Needs of students with special needs, support strategies
Activity: Inclusion practices, individualized approaches
Needs of students with special needs, support strategies
Activity: Inclusion practices, individualized approaches
Day 9
Family cooperation
Communicating, informing, finding common solutions
Events Communication strategies with families, meeting management
Communicating, informing, finding common solutions
Events Communication strategies with families, meeting management
Day 10
Course evaluation and closing
Certificate ceremony and farewell
Activity: Feedback collection, future plans
Certificate ceremony and farewell
Activity: Feedback collection, future plans
Target Audience
This course is suitable for teachers, educators, school administrators, school administrators, guidance counselors, psychological counselors and all professionals working on dealing with difficult behaviors in the classroom at preschool, primary, middle and high school levels.
