When dealing with students behavior you need to always ask why is the student acting this way what is the purpose for them acting in this behavior. Functional analysis examines a students inappropriate behavior as well as it's antecedence (what comes before) and the consequences; by examining these behaviors to determine the function that these behaviors may serve for the student. After identifying the purpose of a behavior you can provide alternate ways for the student to achieve the same purpose in an appropriate manner, this is called positive behavior support. The 5 strategies for creating a functional approach are:
1. Directly teach desirable behaviors
2. Consistently reinforce
3. Try to set up predictable routines
4. Provide frequent opportunity for choice
5. Provide adaptation to support academic success
During my school years to many times I observed teachers getting mad a students for acting out in class and would not take the time to find out what was causing this behavior. I believe that knowing this will help to create stable learning environment for all my students and help me to help students find an outlet for their frustrations.
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