An example of reframing misbehaviors is included in this portfolio because it is

important to understand the root of students misbehavior in order to resolve the issue. Often
times teachers believe students are distracted or act out in the classroom to receive attention
from the teacher or because they are not interested in the topic they are covering. Even though
this is sometimes the case, students misbehave for other reasons as well. Teachers need to be
sure they know exactly why the student is misbehaving before they address the misbehavior. If
they accuse the student for reasons they were unaware of they may be unjustly punished or
embarrassed in the classroom.
The theory that best supports reframing behavior is Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. This
theory states that Humans naturally strive to satisfy needs. The five levels of needs, from lowest
to highest, are: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization. Lower level needs
must be satisfied before the individual can move on to satisfy higher level needs. If students are
accused of misbehavior for the wrong reasons and punished instead of helped, they will not
achieve the lowest of their basic needs and will not move up the ladder.
From creating this artifact I have learned that teachers need to be very observant of and
really know their students. By knowing your students and observing their behavior, teachers
should be able to tell when their students are misbehaving for personal gain or when they are
misbehaving because there is a deeper issue. Teachers can then decide the appropriate course of
action and address the misbehavior. Students will respect and like the teacher much more as a
result.