avoidance of failure
DESCRIPTION
Avoidance of Failure. Leave me alone!. Characteristics of Avoidance-of-Failure Behaviors. Since the student rarely distracts or disrupts the class, it is sometimes difficult to identify. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Avoidance of Failure
Leave me alone!
![Page 2: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Characteristics of Avoidance-of-Failure Behaviors
• Since the student rarely distracts or disrupts the class, it is sometimes difficult to identify.
• The student needs to temporarily withdraw, to regroup thoughts. Becomes a problem when students engage in behavior consistently over time and miss academic and social development.
![Page 3: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Classic Passive Examples
• Procrastination• Non-completion• Temporary Incapacity• Assumed Disabilities
![Page 4: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Clues for Avoidance
Clue 1: Our gauge moves up and we feel professional concern, frustration, and perhaps despair.
Clue 2: Teachers give up trying and seek the referral process.
Clue 3: When teachers give up, students continue to avoid the task at hand.
![Page 5: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Origin of Avoidance
• Fear of the Red Pencil• Unreasonable expectations• Perfectionism and Star Mentality• Emphasis on Competition• Student’s Legitimate Needs
![Page 6: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Principles of Prevention
1. Encourage an “I Can” belief.– Make mistakes okay.– Equate mistakes with effort.– Minimize mistakes’ effects.– Focus on improvements.
2. Foster friendships using the 5 A’s.– Acceptance --Accept cultures– Accept disabilities --Accept Personal Style– Accept the doer, not the deed
![Page 7: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Affirmation and Appreciation
“ The deepest principle of human nature is craving to be appreciated.”
--William James
![Page 8: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Ways to Show Appreciated
• Appreciate the Deed, Not the Doer.• Describe the behavior accurately.• Use three-part appreciation statements.• Focus on the present.• Give written words of appreciation.• Teach students how to ask for appreciation.
![Page 9: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Ways to Show Affection
• Inform students that you like them no matter what and they will start to believe it.
• Use handshakes, high fives, and other types of affectionate touches.
![Page 10: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
The Teacher-Student Conflict Resolution Conference
Resolving conflicts means finding solutions that are acceptable to both the teacher and the student.
Step 1:Define the problem objectively.Step 2: Declare the need.Step 3: Describe the feelings.Step 4: Discuss solutions.Step 5: Decide on a plan.
![Page 11: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Conflict Resolution with“Difficult Students”
You might encounter these challenges….• Stonewalling—refusing to negotiate.• Unworkable solutions—students suggest a
solution that you feel is inappropriate.• Verbal disrespect—using words to anger and
frustrate us to stall the conference.• Blaming others—implicating everyone but
themselves.
![Page 12: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Developing a Plan toImprove Behaviors
These are the steps to developing a plan….1. Pinpoint and describe the student’s behavior.2. Identify the goals of the misbehavior.3. Choose intervention techniques for the
misbehavior.4. Select encouragement techniques to build self-
esteem.5. Involve students, parents, and other partners.
![Page 13: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Involving Students in theDecision-Making Process
1. Hold class meetings on a regular basis.2. Use the Code of Conduct consistently.3. Let students help construct the classroom
rules.4. Establish guidelines for mutual respect and
support.5. Focus on the future.
![Page 14: Avoidance of Failure](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062301/5681626a550346895dd2dc12/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Let’s Practice:In a small group, practice role playing:
• The avoidant student….• The underachieving student….• The “I can’t do it” student….