So far in my case study I have had a BIP for a couple of weeks now. Unfortunately, we haven’t made a lot of progress. My case study student is a very smart student and it is difficult because his behavior is disruptive to everyone, but him.
Due to my busy schedule I am writing this post from the classroom while my students are in P.E. Interestingly, today my student had a lot of difficulty being respectful and cooperative in specials and he is filling out the “written up” form for us. The form asks you to note the behavior that you did to get you written up and then to come up with better ideas of what you could have done differently. Then you se a small goal for yourself and come up with a consequence when you don;t meet that goal. Unfortunately I can’t get him to note anything besides “not paying attention to the teacher”.
The last couple of weeks have allowed me to learn more and mroe about behavior each day. I think some students know exactly what is expected and they know how to not break rules. I think my case study student has not mastered the self-awareness skills that you need in order to control your own behavior. He has also been sick since he came to the United States and my CT and I sometimes wonder if lack of sleep and cold medicine could be a huge factor in self control.
The end of my post from last week really sums up the feelings I’m having about my case study student. He is brilliant academincally, but lacks the self-control skills to be successful daily. Howwever, the more we target the behavior, the higher the chance of success. I’m feeling hopeful.
That’s so interesting you mention the idea of self-awareness. I think that can definitely be a factor in behavior, but is often overlooked. We actually have a student in my class who is often disrupting others by clapping her hands, making weird noises, and other random things. But the thing is, we just honestly think she doesn’t realize she is doing those things. I think it’s great you have noticed that this might be a major factor for your student, and not that he just blatantly refuses to follow the rules or behave properly.
I enjoyed your post! The lack of sleep and medicine could very well be factors. So glad to hear that you’re feeling hopeful, because that is exactly what we need as teachers.
Caroline,
I have really enjoyed reading all of your blogs.
I felt as if I were experiencing what you were
experiencing because they were all so very detailed.
Your case study seemed to have gone really well and
I am excited about the future of your student even
if he goes on to another school for fourth grade.
From reading your blogs, I learned how commited you
are to teaching and to the success of your student.
You very persistant with your case study and you
had some pretty deep reflections. You reading articles
that are not even required proves your love of learning.
I believe that someone who loves to learn will definitely make a brilliant teacher. Good luck with the future!