Author Question: Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), a research-based preventive approach to ... (Read 85 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), a research-based preventive approach to behavior problems, incorporates all of the following elements, EXCEPT:

a. effective, systematic school-wide practices for desired behavior are identified and supported.
b. desired behaviors are demonstrated, taught, and modeled.
c. students are consistently acknowledged and punished for inappropriate behaviors.
d. behavior errors are identified, targeted, and corrected.

Question 2

Another step in accessing the social side of learning includes planning for a safe environment that also considers use of classroom space, therefore teachers should bear all the following in mind, EXCEPT:

a. be aware that students may arrive at school hungry, tired, angry or upset so take proactive steps to avoid negative outcomes.
b. diverse learners are accustomed to living in unpredictable environments and never find changing activities or spaces difficult, so it is not necessary to provide advanced warning for transitions, schedule changes, etc.
c. students should be told what behavior is expected so they are aware of what is acceptable or unacceptable at any given time.
d. students should be strategically grouped to take advantage of individual strengths.