Topic > Inclusive and Diverse Classroom: Preventing Behavioral Problems

IntroductionDid you know that our education system is facing a new enemy? The enemy has teachers, administrators and counselors working around the clock trying to figure out how to get classrooms across the nation back in line. The name for this new, but familiar, enemy is called “behavioral problems.” Behavioral problems, first and foremost, reared their heads in students who were part of gangs, were drug addicts or simply bullies. Now, in the 21st century, classrooms are increasingly filled with students from diverse backgrounds. These students present major behavioral problems to teachers and other students, not because they are bad children but because they are dealing with disabilities. In this article I will identify and explain some of the disabilities that teachers face in the classroom. I will also provide a list of practices that will create an inclusive classroom for that particular behavior and how I will integrate the practices into my classroom. Students with Mild Learning Disabilities Students who score on an IQ test between 50 and 70 are considered to have a mild learning disability. These students are believed to be at least 4-5 years behind their peers in academic achievement and intellect. The student may exhibit some of the following behaviors: hyperactive, poor relationship with peers, as well as inappropriate, nonselective, and often excessive displays of affection (Watson, undefined, p. 1). Here are some ways to prevent behavioral problems in students with MLD:1. Evaluate the student even before he enters the classroom; especially if the student comes from another school. I will assess students by pre-testing them in reading, writing, comprehension, and mathematics to ensure they are at grade level.2.......halfway through the paper......meet student needs promptly with disabilities while remaining fair to other students. Works Cited Burden, P. R. (2010). Classroom Management: Creating a Successful K-12 Learning Community, Fourth Edition. Kansas State University: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Sue Watson. (). About.Com Special Education. In MID - Mild Intellectual Disability. Retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://specialed.about.com/od/specialedacronyms/g/mid.htm.Laura McGrail. (2005). Prukfrock Press Inc. in modifying the normal classroom curriculum for gifted and talented students. Retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://www.prufrock.com/client/client_pages/Modfying_Curriculum.cfm.Michelle Martin. (September 10, 2010). Livestrong.com. In managing classroom behavior. Retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://www.livestrong.com/article/240054-behavior-management-in-a-classroom/.