On-task teaching methods are ideal for young students who tend to lose focus easily--especially those kids that have been diagnosed with ADHD. Ask any teacher, on-task teaching is sometimes the only way to keep their kids from taking over their classrooms. Follow these tips on apply on-task methods to your child.
Instructions
Rules and Procedures
1. Set high expectations for student behavior and work habits. From the beginning of school, make clear rules about what students should be doing during any activity.
2. Create lessons to teach students behave. Common lessons to teach include when they can talk, how they can get help if they need it, what is the expected outcome of their work, when are they allowed to move about, and how you can tell they are participating fully in the activity.
3. Practice the procedures until all students are successful. If students have difficulty with any one procedure, the practice will enable them to internalize the correct behavior. Additionally, they will get tired of practicing and off-task behavior will be squelched through peer pressure to move on to something else.
Monitoring Student Performance
4. Monitor student behavior during class. Keep your body turned so that you always know what is occurring. Circulate through the room to check each student's progress and provide assistance. Do not get stuck behind your desk since students will take advantage if they think you are not really paying attention to their behavior.
5. Move closer to students who are off-task. Placing your body near their body let's students know you are aware of their misbehavior. Show no facial expression, since students should know that you mean business and are not angry, which might be the reaction they are hoping for.
6. Prompt students verbally to return to work if they are still off-task. Sometimes just saying their name is enough to ensure compliance, but if necessary, get close to the off-task child and remind them specifically what you want them to be doing.
7. Remain near disruptive students until you are sure they are back on-task. Do not be afraid to return over and over until the students know you are serious about their behavior.
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