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Behaviour Possible Motivation StrategyRefusing to speak• not listened to at home• afraid they will be laughed at• lack of confidence or practice• trauma of some sort• circle time (with a smallnumber of students), offeringeach student a brief time tospeak• games and structuredactivities used during circletime to progress from nonverbal(smiles or nod, votingwith thumbs up) to verbalcommunicationRefusing to pay attention• may not have been read to athome• may have a medical reason• may not have practise listeningand focusing• start with short stories todevelop interest and attentionfor brief time spans• break assignments into smallertasks• use cueing and checklists tokeep student focused on theoutcomeRefusing to participate• fear of getting it wrong• fear of being laughed at• provide a safe place in groupactivities where mistakes areused as learning tools andbuilding blocksInability to make friends;bullying• lack of social skills• bullied• teach social skills; rather thancriticize• teach assertiveness andthe difference betweenassertiveness and aggressionActing silly• fear of getting it wrong (wouldrather be seen as silly thanstupid)• teach that it is okay to makemistakes• create opportunities for lightheartedactivitiesFearful• may have family issues thatlead to the feeling that he orshe has no control over tragicor sad events• provide safe environment• provide positive reinforcementSupporting Positive Behaviour: A Career and Technology Studies CCS 3050 ResourceCopyright © 2012 Edmonton Public Schools. Permission to reproduce student materials granted for individual classroom use only.27