Module 3, Session 3: Activity

Behavior Intervention and Support Module:
Using the ABC Model to Promote Behavior Change

Lou Denti, Ph.D.
Special Education Program
California State University, Monterey Bay

~ Module 3, Session 3 ~
Activity 1

Xerox the list of “Antecedent Triggers” for the students. Decide on which ones cause problems for you. Add any additional relevant triggers to the list and decide on how to minimize the effect of these triggers in your setting.
Case study:Kaplan, age 14, is a 9^th grader who attends an urban continuation high school. His achievement results place him at approximately 3^rd grade level in reading and early 4^th grade level in math. He lives with his grandmother. His father killed his mother and is now in jail. Kaplan observed the murder, but has never been willing to talk about it. He is the youngest of four children born to his parents. All the other children are now living on their own. Kaplan has a quick temper and is a reluctant learner. When he does not know how to perform a task, he becomes belligerent and has the potential of inciting other kids to act out for him. He comes to school in a taxi because he has been thrown off the school bus. Using the information from Sessions 1 and 2, discuss with another teacher or small group how you would approach this situation. Write up your comments and be prepared to share them with the class. What additional information do you need to know about Kaplan and specify how you would obtain this information?(Adapted from “Constructive Classroom Management” Epanchin, B.; Townsend, B.; Stoddard, K.; & Engel, E.)
Identify threestrategies that can be used to prevent problem behavior when high school students are transitioning from one class to another, entering the classroom, and getting ready to work, or lining up for an event. Decide on at least two other areas that can cause potential problems. (Anticipate and remove, Anticipate and remove, Anticipate and remove).
How would you have high school age students construct their own philosophies of preventing school or classroom behavioral problems? Discuss in pairs or small groups.