WHAT IS DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR: This is an act or behavior that can obstruct/prevent learning activities from continuing or operating orderly in the normal way/procedure.
Disruptive Behaviour can be displayed by learners in a number of ways, ranging from wanting control and power in the classroom, being consistently late, talking when they shouldn’t, arguing with teacher unnecessarily, challenging the teacher on certain issues, ignoring instruction, fighting e.t.c.
Examples Of Disruptive Behaviour
. Engaging in an unholy content on the phone or laptop that others may find disruptive.
. Arguing with students and teachers unnecessarily.
. Shouting and yelling inside or outside the classroom.
. Threats of violence.
. Consistent lateness to school.
. Being aggressive towards everyone.
. Untimely and unauthorized talking, laughing, crying.
WHAT CAUSES DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR
Some of the influencing factors that causes disruptive behaviour are:
- The classroom unsuitable seating layout for learners.
- Peer group influence
- High noise level,
- Hot classroom can cause high level of distraction
- Being bored or frustrated.
- Inability of the teacher to meet all the students/pupils need.
- Group size and composition.
- Cultural and linguistic barriers.
- Specific learning differences (SPLD).
- Threating Behaviour.
MANAGING DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR
- Clear rules.
- Rapport (positively and cheerful rapport with learners)
- Learning students/pupils name is highly important. It shows an interest in the learners lives outside the classroom.
- Develop a flexible teaching style.
- Build a team atmosphere by working and solving problems together.
- Don’t lose control and start shouting
- Support and strategies.
- Remember that disruptive behavior is often caused by stress or frustration.
- Address the disruption individually, directly and immediately.
- Pay attention to warning signs that the situation is nearing escalation.
- Avoid an argument or shouting match.
- Isolate the student/pupil from the class session if the student does not comply with your actions.
- Do not blame or ridicule the student or use sarcasm.
- Ability to sense the learner mood and motivation can help control disruptive behavior.
- Be a good role model by behaving in a way that you want your learners to behave.
- The teachers should be able to identify and deal with problems and create an environment where everyone feels safe, valued and equal.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A TEACHER
- Under the student conduct code WAC 478-120-020(5) an instructor has the authority to exclude a learner temporarily from any class session in which that learner is being disruptive. Please contact the management and report the matter immediately.
- If the student has made a direct threat that indicate imminent bodily harm or injury, please call the police immediately or any of the emergency numbers below
- 080072732255- Rape helpline
- 122 or 07002255372-FRSC
- 08033011052,08056250710-Nigeria police [Lagos]
- 08131643208,08107572829-child domestic violence
- 08062106493,08092106493-depression/suicide preventive initiative
- 767-Distress call [ Lagos]
- 08033234943,08023321770-Fire safety service [Lagos]
- 08056145481,08055988566-Flooding/Blocked drainage EFAG, [Lagos]
- 0803347868-NDLEA
- 070-55350249,07035068242,08079279349-Rapid Response Squad[ RRS]
Mrs. Jumai Uwadiale
HOS, Daystar Nur & Pry School, Ayobo.