debate in against on topic Aggression in students
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Many teenagers don’t know how to communicate their needs to parents or teachers and have not learned non-aggressive ways to solve problems. For some, negative behavior is how they get their point across because they have never learned appropriate, non-aggressive ways of communicating when faced with a difficult situation. Aggressiveness in students may be triggered by several things: as a self-defense reaction, being placed in a stressful situation, lack of routine, extreme frustration or anger, inadequate speech development; over-stimulation, lack of adult supervision, or to mirror aggressive behaviors of others who live with or around them. Some students engage in aggressive play all the time; some act aggressively when frustrated or angry, i.e. when they receive a failing grade. Those who are verbally aggressive usually become physically aggressive when in conflict.
Once we narrow down the reasons why students behave aggressively we can intervene to limit the aggressive behavior in several ways. Give students clear cut rules at the start of each school term/semester, and “constantly” remind them of clear boundaries within which all students must remain. Encourage them to be aware of their aggressive feelings and teach them how to calm down and solve problems. Above all, always give the same immediate consequence to any student who lashes out or is aggressive at school. A clear, uncomplicated, and consistent plan teaches students that all behaviors, good or bad, have a consequence -- present and future.
Teenagers will not listen to long fire-breathing lectures of why their behavior was offensive or to someone trying to “talk through” a problem. So, a firm statement and immediate consequence works better than yelling at students and lecturing them about how angry they make us. If a student cannot calm down, remove him/her from the classroom (without showing anger) and let administration deal with the student. Also, show self-control and use kind words to encourage students to do the same. Teenagers need and appreciate teachers’ tips on socializing -- some lash out at other students or teachers when they can’t navigate through social circles at school. We calm students when they are angry by changing/lowering the tone and volume of our voice. We give the immediate consequence to an aggressive student calmly. An aggressor who’s not in class has no audience.
Anger is a human feeling. So, practice with students various ways to de-fuse anger. Adults and teachers sometimes get angry, too. Practice with students counting to ten before reacting in anger, and breathing deeply to calm down. Teach them words to replace violent behavior: “I am very angry and upset now; I need to leave!” Help them to recognize anger as an emotion and to learn ways to deal with it. Consequence to uncontrolled anger or aggression in class: student(s) must leave the class! Talk to students regularly about aggression and unacceptable behaviors at school. Repeat school rules often and be firm and consistent each time a student becomes aggressive. Always have the same plan and consequence in place for any student who is aggressive in the classroom. If a student tries to provoke a teacher to see what happens, provide the same consequence.
Once we narrow down the reasons why students behave aggressively we can intervene to limit the aggressive behavior in several ways. Give students clear cut rules at the start of each school term/semester, and “constantly” remind them of clear boundaries within which all students must remain. Encourage them to be aware of their aggressive feelings and teach them how to calm down and solve problems. Above all, always give the same immediate consequence to any student who lashes out or is aggressive at school. A clear, uncomplicated, and consistent plan teaches students that all behaviors, good or bad, have a consequence -- present and future.
Teenagers will not listen to long fire-breathing lectures of why their behavior was offensive or to someone trying to “talk through” a problem. So, a firm statement and immediate consequence works better than yelling at students and lecturing them about how angry they make us. If a student cannot calm down, remove him/her from the classroom (without showing anger) and let administration deal with the student. Also, show self-control and use kind words to encourage students to do the same. Teenagers need and appreciate teachers’ tips on socializing -- some lash out at other students or teachers when they can’t navigate through social circles at school. We calm students when they are angry by changing/lowering the tone and volume of our voice. We give the immediate consequence to an aggressive student calmly. An aggressor who’s not in class has no audience.
Anger is a human feeling. So, practice with students various ways to de-fuse anger. Adults and teachers sometimes get angry, too. Practice with students counting to ten before reacting in anger, and breathing deeply to calm down. Teach them words to replace violent behavior: “I am very angry and upset now; I need to leave!” Help them to recognize anger as an emotion and to learn ways to deal with it. Consequence to uncontrolled anger or aggression in class: student(s) must leave the class! Talk to students regularly about aggression and unacceptable behaviors at school. Repeat school rules often and be firm and consistent each time a student becomes aggressive. Always have the same plan and consequence in place for any student who is aggressive in the classroom. If a student tries to provoke a teacher to see what happens, provide the same consequence.
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