Modifying Behaviors Based on LML Data:
A Win-Win for Teacher and Student
• Goals:
– To recognize the difference between behaviors that require discipline and outside resources versus Learning Patterns
– To create a behavior modification plan based on a student’s Learning Patterns

Carl
• First grader
• Excelled academically
• Parents and grandparents were teachers
• Liked by all of his peers

Observed Behaviors
• Calling out
• Correcting me and others
• Talking to students during a lesson- adding his own information
• Asking me if he could share- everyday
• Rallying his peers to join his interests

Your Turn
• Think of a student who’s behaviors irritate you
OR
• Think of behaviors that irritate you
• Write them on the post it
• Share out

Behavior and Let Me Learn Patterns
Merriam-Webster’s Definition of Behavior:
a : the manner of conducting oneself
b : anything that an organism does involving action and response to stimulation
c : the response of an individual, group, or species to its environment
MIS-Behavior:
• a : badly : wrongly
• b : unfavorably
• c : in a suspicious manner

Behavior and Let Me Learn Patterns
Misbehavior that calls for discipline:
• Tantrums
• Throwing items
• Showing aggression towards someone
• Defiant anger- ignoring/storming off/screaming
• Inappropriate language
• Inappropriate noises/distraction for attention

Behavior and Let Me Learn Patterns
Patterns construed as misbehavior:
• Sequence:
– Not budging from the plan until it’s completed
– Telling on others because they’re not doing the same thing
– Taking time away from a lesson to organize
– Being rigid when a plan changes
• Precision:
– Calling out an answer
– Correcting others
– Arguing a point
– Not starting work because of lack of information

Behavior and Let Me Learn Patterns
Patterns construed as misbehavior:
• Technical Reasoning:
– Fidgeting
– Taking a long time to answer
– Not giving any information when called on
– Refusing to work with others
• Confluence:
– Calling out
– Not staying on topic or seeming unfocused
– Complaining when the product has to look the same as the model or everyone else
– Exaggerating the truth

Who’s Behavior Needs Changing?
Be Reflective:
• What about my patterns make me respond this way?
• Carl
• Sequence:
– Wait time
– Timer
– Set times to organize
• Precision:
– Signals for offering information
– Share times
• Technical Reasoning:
– Give a paper clip/something tangible
– Allow other means to share information
– Heads-up for answering questions
– Covenants in groups (grouping with intention)
• Confluence:
– Sharing journal
– Signals for offering ideas
– Allow compromise with final products

Behavior Modification Plan
• Identify the problem(s).
– What misbehavior do you want to change?
– Calling out?
– Not controlling temper?
– Not staying on task?
– Not completing work?

Behavior Modification Plan
• What are the child’s Learning Patterns?
– Administer LCI
– Use new LML App
– Use observation checklist

Behavior Modification Plan
• What do I want the goals to be?
– Keep them positive
• Raised hand to answer vs Called out
• Stayed in seat vs Got out of seat
• Practice

Behavior Modification Plan
1. Forgets homework
2. Doesn’t keep a neat work area
3. Blurts out answers
4. Is not focused
5. Says mean things to peers
6. Doesn’t complete work
7. Doesn’t correct work
8. Plays in desk

Behavior Modification Plan
Practice:
1.
Forgets homework
– Turns in homework on time
2.
Doesn’t keep a neat work area
– Is mindful of work space/Keeps items in correct folders
3.
Blurts out answers
– Stops and raises hand or Listens to others
4.
Is not focused
– Pays attention to the directions/Works hard to stay on task
5.
Says mean things to peers
– Uses kind words when speaking to others
6.
Doesn’t complete work
– Turns in work on time
7.
Doesn’t correct work
– Double checks work for mistakes
8.
Plays in desk
– Stays focused on the speaker

Behavior Modification Plan
• What type of plan will fit this learner?
• What am I am able to do consistently?
– Checklist
– Building blocks graph
– Maze
– Color in

Behavior Modification Plan
• Think about rewards
– Meaningful
– Non monetary as possible
– Options

Behavior Modification Plan
• Be consistent
• Allow time for change
• Tweak when necessary
• Continuously keep the child and parents informed
• Keep until behavior is reached
(not always 100% of the timebe realistic)

Examples
• Use first P & S
• Always asking questions
• Doesn’t get started

Examples
• Use first S, P & TR
• Doesn’t like change
• Working on controlling temper

Examples
• Use first P & C
• Calling out
• Correcting/debating with others

Examples

Your Turn
• Go back to the behaviors you listed earlier.
• Think about the student.
– Problem
– Student’s Learning Patterns
– Goals
– Type of chart to use
– Rewards

Jane Berger’s Information
• EmailJberger@compassacademycharter.org
• Facebook- Let Me Learn or Compass Academy
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