Student Behavior & Classroom Management Flashcards

A student's IEP includes a behavior intervention plan (BIP). Who is primarily responsible for ensuring the BIP is implemented correctly in the classroom?

Answer: The entire IEP team, with the supervising teacher taking the lead

BIP implementation is a team responsibility; the paraprofessional supports the plan but the supervising teacher oversees fidelity of implementation.

Which type of reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus when the desired behavior occurs?

Answer: Negative reinforcement

Negative reinforcement increases a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus, such as allowing a student to skip a disliked task when they comply.

A student becomes upset and begins to throw materials. The paraprofessional should FIRST:

Answer: Calmly remove other students from the immediate area and alert the teacher

Ensuring the safety of other students and alerting the teacher are the priority; physical restraint is a last resort and typically requires special training.

Precorrection is a proactive strategy that involves:

Answer: Reminding students of expectations before entering a challenging situation

Precorrection proactively reminds students what is expected before a situation known to trigger misbehavior, reducing the likelihood of the behavior occurring.

When supporting a student who uses an alternative communication device, a paraprofessional should:

Answer: Allow adequate wait time for the student to communicate using their device

Providing wait time respects the student's communication rights and promotes independence in using their AAC device.

A classroom has a high level of off-task behavior throughout the day. Which whole-class strategy would be most effective to implement?

Answer: A group contingency reward system tied to collective behavior goals

Group contingency systems motivate the entire class to meet shared behavioral expectations and build a sense of classroom community.

A paraprofessional disagrees with how a supervising teacher handled a student's behavioral outburst. The best course of action is to:

Answer: Discuss concerns privately with the teacher after the students have left

Raising concerns privately with the supervising teacher maintains professionalism and preserves a positive working relationship without undermining authority in front of students.