Behavior Discussion 1
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The classroom is filled with behaviors that are considered to be challenging. While observing a classroom inattentiveness can be obvious or not. Many things can vary in determining if a child is actually being inattentive. An example of contextual variation is todays use of technology in the classroom some students can not actually stay focused on a computer screen while others are absorbed into the screen, yet a teacher insists they utilize it no matter what. This can actually tie into issues of cultural diversity, concept of control and personal standards. A child may not have access to a computer at home and insisting work be done outside of the classroom can become a problem. Some parents don’t want their children on the internet or computer resulting in the teacher assuming the child is inattentive. This may lead to the child acting out or becoming the label of the inattentive, lazy student they are perceived to be. In Proverbs 14:1 it says that through foolishness our work can tear down what we have built (
Read the Bible, n.d)
. This includes our children.
A teacher may insist that a child is not being attentive because they cannot maintain eye contact on them throughout a lecture. In addition, students get distracted by external stimuli and lose focus no matter what kind of instruction they are receiving, i.e. virtual or in classroom (
Students Experiencing Inattention and Distractibility
, 2020). Either way some of these issues are addressed after the behaviors have been happening for too long resulting in the behaviors to become normal to the child. Dr. Daniel Berger, believes that the bible can explain inattentiveness
in children, but that it is important to ensure that there is no physical reason for the child’s actions. He recommends that parents ensure there are no impairments or defects that could affect their learning experience (II, 2017). Unfortunately, thinking that it has to be a medical problem can be taken to extremes when teachers, parents or children give up on finding an explanation outside of medical reasons. Thus, causing an impediment to managing the behavior according to the medical model. It is possible that labeling a child with a diagnosis can potentially create an environment that allows for a child
to become their diagnosis. Additionally, this can result in parents and teachers delaying other forms of support as they wait on a diagnosis or medication to help with inattentiveness. If it is found that there isn’t a physical or mental reason that can be diagnosed children then are labeled as difficult or disruptive if those behaviors affect others (Maag, 2018). While working in the classroom I have observed that sometimes boredom leads to inattentiveness and thus resulting in a disruption as the child feels as thought there is nothing to do. They may start fidgeting, moving around or making noises which are considered challenging behaviors as they continue to do so after being asked to stop. Then they become a distraction to others resulting in more children being distracted. Additionally, each teacher responds differently to these moments. The child doesn’t have a consistent way to handle the moments they can not be focused. As stated in the text, what one teacher may find to be inattentiveness may be an act of social behavior. Not being able to look a teacher in the eyes while being spoken to may actually be a result of the childs social norms. Different cultures respond differently to authority (Maag, 2018). Yet teachers expect children to adapt to their norm or they are a problem. Instead, I believe Proverbs 22:6 states well how we should approach our children. “Start children
off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it” (
Read the Bible, n.d.).
Additionally he says that “Proverbs 22:15, for example, declares that foolishness is
bound in a child’s heart. It is not something that goes wrong, it is wrong from the start” (II,2017).
Thus it is our job to teach them. Allow them to continue to grow and learn.
II, D. R. B. (2017, August 30). Biblical Answers for the Construct of ADHD
. Drberger. https://www.drdanielberger.com/single-post/2017/08/30/biblical-answers-for-the-
construct-of-adhd
Read the Bible. A free Bible on your phone, tablet, and computer.
(n.d.). Www.bible.com. https://www.bible.com
Students Experiencing Inattention and Distractibility
. (2020). Apa.org. https://www.apa.org/ed/schools/primer/inattention
Maag, J. W. (2018). Behavior management : From theoretical implications to practical applications
(3rd ed.). Cengage Learning.
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