BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION:

Resource Person

Mrs. Tabassum Jamshed

General Manager (R) Inspection Evaluation & Teachers Training Fauji Foundation Education System

OBJECTIVES By the end of this session, we shall be able to identify:

behaviour non-productive behaviours different techniques of improvement in behaviour reforming the environment

What is Behaviour?
It is any response, activity, reaction or experience by an individual towards others.

What is Behaviour Modification?

Behaviour modification is a treatment approach that replaces undesirable behaviours with more desirable ones through positive or negative reinforcement.

Positive Reinforcement encourages certain behaviours through a system of rewards

Negative Reinforcement is a method that uses a negative reinforce and discourage unwanted behaviour, through punishment

The Most Valued Asset Of An Organization

is the people in there, who individually or collectively contribute to the achievements of the objectives set by the organization and fulfilled by the projects

Non-Productive Behaviours in Managers and Teachers

o o o o o o o o o o o casual careless irresponsible irregular impolite offensive aggressive harsh jealous big mouth defiant o o o o o o o o o o o over ambitious lethargic lacks confidence over confident shirker reticent non-cooperative remains aloof disinterested slow erratic

Encouraging Productive Behaviours

There are many techniques which can be applied to modify and ultimately eliminate undesirable behaviours by teachers and show productive behaviours. The only requirement is :
o selfless service o hard work o devotion o motivational attitude

Other Techniques
Recognize each other Every one is important Involve all Rules to be taught not announced Mutual respect Participation and guidance The change agent Let there be a natural success Value suggestions Mentoring Acknowledge efforts Be concerned Informal interaction

Non-Productive Behaviours in Students

o o o o o o o o o o o o careless irresponsible irregular impolite disobedient rude disruptive stubborn aggressive harsh rough bullying o o o o o o o o o o o o defiant lacks confidence over confident distracted shirker shy hesitant reticent introvert non-cooperative remains aloof disinterested

A Teacher is Responsible for:

a childs external growth by giving him adequate knowledge/ education
and his internal growth {spiritual grooming} by inculcating moral and ethical values

 A child who is praised for his efforts will have a different personality than the child whose efforts are ignored

A child who is frequently punished will become fearful, timid or even aggressive depending on the frequency of punishment

Behaviour Modification Techniques for Students

1. Positive Reinforcement
It is a sort of reward in the form of:

o o o o

approval o praise a pat o a smile stars o certificates acknowledgement of efforts

2. Positive Attention and Respect

Give the child positive attention and respect when: o he is not misbehaving o has done a good job It acts as a strong reinforcement for the desired behaviour.

3. Role Modeling
In this technique a person learns some new and acceptable behaviour by watching another person perform: o teachers are the role models for students o best teachers are imitated and idealized o no respect for the teachers who have one set of rules for themselves and another for others.

4. Encourage Use of Logic

Student who had not learnt the proper response in the first place are encouraged to assess what it should be. He is encouraged to use: o logic to change his behaviour o to draw a line in right and wrong o to evaluate what will happen if he fails o to realize how respect is earned.

5. Justness and Equity

Every student should be treated equally by the teacher and there shouldnt be any favourtism. The teacher is to ensure that every student gets an opportunity and a fair chance to: o improve o develop his talent o polish his potential o learn the desired behaviour

6. Smart Techniques
Different methods affect students differently. A teacher uses them smartly and allows students to do the various things they enjoy during the free time they get after completing the class work. For example students can be allowed to: o work on any of their projects

o read a story book

o paint / draw / cut / paste

7. Special Attention
In a classroom a teacher pays special attention to students who are: o over confident
o disruptive o lack confidence o reticent

o shy
o introvert

o withdrawn
o careless

There is no blind corner in there.

8. No Public Humiliation
A teacher can check an undesired behaviour any time, however, public humiliation is never recommended. It may result in more aggression.

9. Special Handling
If noticed that a particular behaviour was getting worse, it is better to work on the child separately instead of handling him publicly.

10. Extreme Cases

o Principal to take charge

o discipline committee to handle the case

o the parents be involved o a firm decision be taken, however, the entire process to be handled sympathetically.

Reform the environment changing the environment is more effective than trying to change the students.
Buckminster Fuller
(The Futurist)

Meaningful Roles
For Students

Helpful Suggestions
Consider some of the following suggestions for helping them feel more important and responsible, and ultimately turn to be disciplined persons.

Involve them in setting rules Understanding Authority Students Task Force Student Forum Students Pride Co/Extra Curricular Activities Role for Students Peer Counseling Students - Teachers Advocate Relationship Leadership Roles Youth Rallies Recognition Days

There is nothing greater than

your own conscience .So that when you appear before your Lord, you can say that you did your duty with the highest sense of integrity and with loyalty and faithfulness.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Any Questions?

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