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Hi , Im a future teacher and have been doing many of my observation hours in schools where the teachers use extinction as a method of reinforcement for behaviors. Now I know sometimes little things can be ignored but I feel like ignoring behaviors makes them worse and I cant ignore them for too long. So I was wondering if anyone had any techniques they use for extinction or thoughts on how to make it work?
Sara On 3/20/11, Samantha S. wrote: > Hi , Im a future teacher and have been doing many of my > observation hours in schools where the teachers use > extinction as a method of reinforcement for behaviors. Now > I know sometimes little things can be ignored but I feel > like ignoring behaviors makes them worse and I cant ignore > them f...See More
Mar 20, 2011
Yes, but what is condered small? On the prior posts, I too believe in extinction and feel it is good to ignore little things. The question though is what does one consider little? While I consider pencil tapping or a book dropped little, I have begun to see a pattern of teachers not knowing how to handle children who refuse to sit at all and who like to get up when they choose and...See More
Mar 22, 2011
Sara On 3/22/11, Yes, but what is condered small? wrote:

The question of what is small is a good one but there wouldn't be any universal answer to that - every teacher has their own level of tolerance and to one a forgotten book for class is a HUGE issue and for the next a forgotten book to class is part and parcel of kids.

For myself...See More
Mar 23, 2011
looneyteachr the more engaged kids are in the lesson - the less irritating behaviors there are- kids can only sit still for max 20 min and even then they need to be doing something - even highlighting stuff or making flashcards as teacher instructs can engage them

create a little organized chaos in the classroom by having kids up and around doing stuff...See More
Apr 10, 2011
Leah You may want to read the following list
Apr 27, 2011


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