Hi Mockingbird - this is what I have come up with so far - might help with ideas - mines still a work in progress - found chocolate more interesting!!
Providing an alternative ( not to be confused with a reward, e.g. if you
complete this task now, later on you can ...)
Pros:
Ensures set work is completed.
Avoids confrontation.
Sets out clear expectations.
Motivating.
Cons:
Other children may be jealous or misinterpret it as a reward and misbehave to gain similar treatment.
May cause more work in terms of providing alternative.
Tactical ignoring of negative behaviour
Pros:
Child learns that they will only receive attention for positive behaviour and adjust accordingly.
Cons:
Only works if negative behaviour is a result of attention seeking.
Very disruptive to teaching and environment.
Other children may try to copy behaviour.
Distraction
Pros:
Takes child’s mind off trigger for negative behaviour.
Provides a means of exhibiting positive behaviour and thus praise and rewards.
Cons:
Child may be resistant and therefore situation could escalate.
May require thought and planning.
Positive reinforcement
Pros:
Encourages children to repeat positive behaviours.
Gives children an incentive to behave in a positive way.
Is tangible and achievable to all.
Cons:
If used too frequently or not frequently enough can lose their incentive.
May not appeal/work for older children.
Dependent on timing – if you miss the positive behaviour the child may feel ignored.
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