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MANAGING DIFFICULTMANAGING DIFFICULT

BEHAVIORBEHAVIOR

Group Members:Group Members:Noor Shizan binti IbrahimNoor Shizan binti Ibrahim

Ainun Jariyah binti Mat Ariff Ainun Jariyah binti Mat Ariff Murni Suhana binti IsmailMurni Suhana binti Ismail

Nur Alina Syuhada binti Abd RahimNur Alina Syuhada binti Abd Rahim

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T emper tantrumsT emper tantrumsPhysical aggressionPhysical aggression

Verbal aggression Verbal aggressionDefianceDefianceIrritabilityIrritabilityImpulsivityImpulsivity

RestlessnessRestlessnessHyperactivityHyperactivitySelf Self--control problemscontrol problems

Examples of Difficult BehaviorExamples of Difficult Behavior

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Causes of Difficult BehaviorCauses of Difficult BehaviorTemperamentTemperament-- Some children are born with tendencies to be intense andSome children are born with tendencies to be intense and

negative in their moods. Such temperamental tendencies may setnegative in their moods. Such temperamental tendencies may setthe stage for difficult behaviors later on.the stage for difficult behaviors later on.

Stressful Life EventsStressful Life Events-- Poverty, marital problems, learning difficulties, and otherPoverty, marital problems, learning difficulties, and otherstresses may lead children to act out. This is particularly truestresses may lead children to act out. This is particularly truefor children whose temperaments make them more reactivefor children whose temperaments make them more reactive ..

Childrearing PracticesChildrearing Practices-- Children need positive attention and support from theirChildren need positive attention and support from theirparents. If there are not enough positive interactions withparents. If there are not enough positive interactions withparents, children may act up in order to gain attention andparents, children may act up in order to gain attention andcontrol over others.control over others.

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N ervous System FunctioningN ervous System Functioning-- Some problems, such as attentionSome problems, such as attention- -deficit/hyperactivity disorderdeficit/hyperactivity disorder

(ADHD), are often the result of difficulties in the way certain(ADHD), are often the result of difficulties in the way certainareasareasof the brain function.of the brain function.

-- Impulsivity and problems with self control can often causeImpulsivity and problems with self control can often causeproblems at home, in school or in other areas of a child's life.problems at home, in school or in other areas of a child's life.

Everyday Life CircumstancesEveryday Life Circumstances-- Difficult behaviors may occur when children are tired, hungry,Difficult behaviors may occur when children are tired, hungry,sick, or disappointed. Other common life events that maysick, or disappointed. Other common life events that maycreate difficult behaviors include school and examinationcreate difficult behaviors include school and examinationstress, sibling rivalry, physical appearance, sports ability andstress, sibling rivalry, physical appearance, sports ability andpeer pressure.peer pressure.-- A child who engages in frequent problem behaviors is not aA child who engages in frequent problem behaviors is not ahappy person. Difficult behaviors may be a sign of depressionhappy person. Difficult behaviors may be a sign of depressionor anxiety, especially in children.or anxiety, especially in children.

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KEYS FOR MANAGING difficult BEHAVIORSKEYS FOR MANAGING difficult BEHAVIORS

Allow them to be themselves until (and unless) their Allow them to be themselves until (and unless) theirbehavior distracts you or others in the classbehavior distracts you or others in the class

When you notice unproductive behavior, nip it in theWhen you notice unproductive behavior, nip it in thebud. Otherwise, you send a clear message to thebud. Otherwise, you send a clear message to thestudents that it's OK for them to talk while you arestudents that it's OK for them to talk while you aretalking, etc.talking, etc.

Use classroom management techniques before youUse classroom management techniques before youbecome irritated, impatient or upset. We are much morebecome irritated, impatient or upset. We are much morepowerful when we are centered, when we like out powerful when we are centered, when we like out students, and when we view our students with fondnessstudents, and when we view our students with fondnessrather than impatience.rather than impatience.

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Allow students to save face. When we put Allow students to save face. When we put students down in front of others, the entire classstudents down in front of others, the entire classof students will turn against us.of students will turn against us.Do all you can to feel good about yourself andDo all you can to feel good about yourself andothers on a daily basis. Your attitude will comeothers on a daily basis. Your attitude will comeacross to your students, so it is important to beacross to your students, so it is important to bein good mental and physical shape.in good mental and physical shape.If, by chance, you feel that you have spokenIf, by chance, you feel that you have spokensharply in an attempt to manager your students,sharply in an attempt to manager your students,own up to it. "Wow, that sounded harsh. Forgiveown up to it. "Wow, that sounded harsh. Forgiveme!"me!"

Remind yourself: "If teaching were easy,Remind yourself: "If teaching were easy,everyone would be doing it." T eaching in front of everyone would be doing it." T eaching in front of a classroom full of students can be challenging,a classroom full of students can be challenging,but on the other hand, very rewarding!but on the other hand, very rewarding!

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T eachers and Environment Support

Positive BehaviorRoom arrangement includes interest areas which aredesigned to give kids lots of independence and success

Communication with parents is daily and lots ofopportunities for parents to partner with thecaregivers to assure continuity between home andcenter

Teachers role is to interact with individuals and smallgroups as other children buzz with activity aroundher; teachers observe and bring insights about eachchilds individual development to each interaction