Stop Playing into Student Behaviors

This episode of Teach Task Box Inspire discusses the importance of breaking the cycle of playing into student behaviors in the self-contained classroom. As educators, we hold the power to shape and redirect behaviors and explore strategies to create a supportive learning environment. This episode dives into understanding the root causes of behaviors to implement proactive interventions and foster self-care.

Episode 24 provides practical insights for educators seeking to empower themselves and their students.

Episode Highlights:

• Understanding Behavior as Communication: Lisa stresses the significance of recognizing behaviors as forms of communication, highlighting the importance of empathy and understanding in behavior management.
• Setting Clear Expectations: Consistency and collaboration are key in establishing clear expectations for students, providing them with a sense of security and structure in the classroom.
• Proactive Strategies: Lisa discusses the importance of proactive interventions in addressing behaviors before they escalate, emphasizing the value of identifying triggers and implementing preventive measures.
• Navigating Power Struggles: Lisa acknowledges the challenges of navigating power struggles in the self-contained setting and offers strategies such as using visual supports, offering choices, and practicing patience to regain control of challenging situations.

Resources Mentioned:

• 3 tips for avoiding power struggles with students blog post
• Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom

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More About Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast:

Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast is your go-to educational podcast dedicated to making your job as a special education teacher easier and more enjoyable. Your host, Lisa Hollady, is a veteran special education teacher with a passion for helping teachers like you make a real difference in the lives of your students.

In your demanding roles, you’re constantly juggling various responsibilities, from differentiated instruction and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to data collection, and, of course, teaching. That’s where task boxes come in.

Task boxes aren’t just teaching tools. They’re the key to unlocking student independence, student engagement, and personalized learning. Through this podcast, you’ll uncover the incredible task box benefits for your special needs students and practical implementation tips that you can take to your classroom.

Tune in each Monday for a new episode that will equip you with essential strategies and motivation to approach your week with confidence and enthusiasm. Topics will include task box activities, social and emotional development, adaptive teaching, inclusive teaching, supporting diverse learners, classroom management, scheduling, visual aids, and more.

If you’re looking for more special education resources and support with increasing student independence, check out Lisa's FREE training.