Reflection

How to use this strategy guide

• Not only can all of these strategies address off task behavior in the classroom, but they can be applied to everyday life, relationships, and parenting. 

• I plan to share this learning with students’ families, fellow teachers, and even others that may struggle with their own executive functioning. 

• This strategy guide is a resource to use personally and to share with teaching colleagues, especially in cases where they are experiencing challenging behaviors in their own classrooms. 

• While some of the strategies may not be new to experienced teachers, it’s always beneficial to have a reminder of a variety of approaches and tools that can be used to foster a productive, positive, and on-task classroom! 

Questions to ask yourself

• How can I put the emphasis on encouraging positive behavior, rather than just addressing the negative?

• Why might a student be exhibiting a specific negative behavior and how can I work to understand the antecedent to that behavior? 

• What implicit biases do I hold onto without even realizing? How can I work to create a more culturally responsive classroom?

• How can I model self-regulation and a growth mindset for my students when I am experiencing challenges?