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Towards a disciplined classroom through
the behavioural approach: 5-point analysis
1. Identifying troublesome behaviour
2. Focusing on desirable behaviour
3. Eliminating (or at least, reducing) the negative
4. Accentuating the positive
5. Getting the classroom setting right
1. Identifying troublesome behaviour
Disruptive talking
Inaudible responses
Sleeping in class
Tardiness, poor attendance
Cheating
Unwillingness to speak the target language
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Possible sources of misbehaviour:
The family
Previous learning experiences
Self – esteem: it is vital if effective learning is to take place
Boredom: if students are not involved in the task, they are
likely to behave disruptively
External factors: e.g. weather, temperature, time etc.
Teacher’s behavior and attitude
What type of troublemaker are they?