Problem behaviour and what to do about it
- 1. Problem behaviour and what to do about it J. Harmer By Ailén Bailo, Mara Barbieri, Mariel Matta & Agustina Ondano
- 2. Problem behaviour There are different types of disrupting bahaviour that can occur in our classes. What counts as “disrupting behaviour” is not universal, and varies according to the context. Besides, each teacher has a different idea about order and discipline in class. In any case, teacher needs to know why it occurs, how we can prevent it and what to do if it arises.
- 3. Why problems occur The family Education Self-esteem Boredom External factors What the teacher does
- 4. Preventing problem behaviour It’s a useful to use strategies to avoid problems occuring in the first place Creating a code of conduct Include the students’ own opinions in the code so as to have a democratic agreement Teachers and students The way we teach and the relationship we have with students can help to prevent problema behaviour Interest and enthusiasm professionalism
- 5. Reacting to problem behaviour It should not be ignored Act immediately Focus on the behaviour not the pupil Take things forward Reprimand in private Keep calm Use colleagues and the institution
- 6. “Please speak English” Why students use the mother tongue in class Choice of task It comer naturally Pedagogical tasks Teacher use of mother tongue Attitudes to mother tongue use in the classroom Students will undoubtely use the L1 Teachers should promote the use of English in language study and oral production Teacher-talking time in English as a source of input
- 7. What to do to promote the use of English in the classroom Set clear guidelines Choose appropriate tasks Create an English atmosphere Use persuasion and other inducements