Inclusive, Diverse Classroom: Prevent Behavior Problems

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Introduction Did you know our educational system is faced with a new enemy? The enemy has teachers, administrators, and counselors working around the clock trying to figure out how to get classrooms across the nation back in line. The name of this new, but familiar, enemy is called, “behavior problems”. Behavior problems, first, reared its ugly head in students who were in gangs, on drugs or just bullies. Now in the 21 century, classrooms are being filled more with students from diverse backgrounds. These students are presenting major behavior problems to teachers and other students, not because they are bad children but because they are dealing with disabilities. In this paper, I will identify and explain some of the disabilities teachers are facing in the classroom. I will also be giving a list of practices that will create an inclusive classroom for that particular behavior and how I will integrate the practices into my classroom. Students with Mild Learning Disabilities Students who score on an IQ test between the ranges of 50-70 are considered to have a mild learning disability. These students are seen to be behind in grade level and intellect by at least 4 to 5 years in comparison to their peers. The student may exhibit some of the following behaviors: hyperactive, poor peer relationship, as well as inappropriate, unselective, and often excessive display of affection (Watson, undefined, pg. 1). Here are some ways to prevent behavior problems in students with MLD: 1. Assess the student even before he or she comes into the class; especially if the student is from another school. I will assess students by pre-testing them in reading, writing, comprehension, and math to ensure that they are at grade level. 2.... ... middle of paper ... ...ately meet the needs of students with disabilities while remaining fair to the other students. Works Cited Burden, P. R. (2010). Classroom Management: Creating a successful K-12 learning community, fourth edition. Kansas State University: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Sue Watson. (). About.Com Speical Education. In MID - Mild Intellectual Disability. Retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://specialed.about.com/od/specialedacronyms/g/mid.htm. Laura McGrail. (2005). Prukfrock Press Inc. In Modifying Regular Classroom Curriculum for Gifted and Talented Students. Retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://www.prufrock.com/client/client_pages/Modfying_Curriculum.cfm. Michelle Martin. (September 10, 2010). Livestrong.com. In Behavior Management in a Classroom. Retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://www.livestrong.com/article/240054-behavior- management-in-a-classroom/.

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