Addressing Challenging Behaviors (Part 1, Elementary): Understanding the Acting-Out Cycle
PD Hours: 2.5
The first in a two-part series, this module discusses challenging behavior in terms of the phases of the acting-out cycle and offers strategies and tips for responding to students in each phase.
By completing the entire Perspectives & Resources section and reviewing the accompanying activities, the learner will:
- Understand why educators need to be able to effectively address challenging behaviors
- Be familiar with how culture can influence challenging behaviors
- Be familiar with the seven phases of the acting-out cycle
- Be able to recognize the behavioral characteristics associated with each phase of the acting-out cycle
- Understand how to appropriately respond to students in different phases of the acting-out cycle