Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on October 9, 2023 1:43 am Add to Favorites Zygepy Reps: 101 Disruptive behavior in an ESE classroom I have been volunteering in a self-contained ESE classroom. There are several moments when the class will get chaotic or riled up. I was wondering what I could do to ease the tension that rises in the classroom during transitions and leaving the room.Using a stern voice helps only sometimes, but there has to be a better solution.                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted October 28, 2023 8:36 pm HubuBe Reps: 56 I would first consult the lead teacher in the classroom. Student information is available on a need-to-know basis, so if they are willing to share IEP information with you that could assist in strategizing how to make transitions smoother, that's where I would start. ESE students are often triggered by transition times if they are focused on the activity that is taking place. I would suggest you try having calming music playing during activities and have a visual timer on the board to signal that it is time to transition so that students are aware of the time limit and can prepare themselves for the transition. This will also build their time-management skills. Another suggestion I have would be to use the assertive approach rather than a stern approach. As you noted above, a stern voice only helps sometimes. The assertive approach ensures that you are not damaging the relationships you have with your students while also maintaining the teacher-student boundaries, thus allowing you to maintain control. Using positive behavior incentives and praising students who remain calm during transition times could also be used to model the behavior you want to see in the whole class. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted November 2, 2023 12:57 am eLyreV Reps: 101 You've got this! Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted November 6, 2023 12:23 am zymaZe Reps: 101 I think that starting off the class with an activity that can let the students get all of their energy out may be beneficial. Once this is over start with your lesson and see if this helps! Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.