{"id":2879,"date":"2022-11-17T11:35:54","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T11:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.skolera.com\/?p=2879"},"modified":"2026-02-02T11:45:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T11:45:45","slug":"student-behavior-tracking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/student-behavior-tracking\/","title":{"rendered":"A Teacher\u2019s Full Guide To Student Behavior Tracking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You\u2019ve created a great system to monitor your students\u2019 positive and negative behavior in the classroom. But every year, you fail to keep track of students who just need more than the simple, traditional monitoring. How can you know for sure when your class system isn\u2019t working for some students? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">What\u2019s the best method to identify which students require extra attention? The key answer to these questions is \u201cprograms for tracking student behavior.\u201d Take a look at this guide to learn more about the different strategies to implement for efficient student behavior monitoring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d41ae7ae900\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d41ae7ae900\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/student-behavior-tracking\/#Top_13_reasons_to_keep_track_of_student_behavior\" >Top 13 reasons to keep track of student behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/student-behavior-tracking\/#What_are_examples_of_student_behavior_that_you_need_to_track\" >What are examples of student behavior that you need to track?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/student-behavior-tracking\/#4_Strategies_How_do_you_keep_track_of_student_behavior\" >4 Strategies: How do you keep track of student behavior?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/student-behavior-tracking\/#Chris_Huzinecs_5-step_plan_to_improve_student_behavior\" >Chris Huzinec\u2019s 5-step plan to improve student behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/student-behavior-tracking\/#Student_behavior_tracking_software_You_Dont_Want_To_Miss\" >Student behavior tracking software You Don&#8217;t Want To Miss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_13_reasons_to_keep_track_of_student_behavior\"><\/span><b>Top <\/b><b>13 <\/b><b>reasons to keep track of student behavior<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/files.eric.ed.gov\/fulltext\/ED499009.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kennelly and Monrad<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2007), students who are likely to drop out of school are usually those who are not engaged in the classroom. That is why Kennelly and Monrad believe that monitoring and identifying student behaviour is a necessary step that teachers need to take to prevent the rates of dropping out.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">This is how tracking student behavior supports teachers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Cooperate with parents to enhance a change of behavior in class and at home\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Observe negative behavior at the root cause\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Reinforce classroom lessons and instructional strategies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Find out the appropriate strategy to support students\u2019\u00a0 behavior change<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Pinpoint students\u2019 gaps in skills and knowledge\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Construct a warm and positive learning atmosphere for students<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Examine patterns in behavior and attitude to track student development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2881\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.skolera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-1.jpg\" alt=\"student behavior tracking\" width=\"982\" height=\"847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-1.jpg 982w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-1-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-1-768x662.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">This is how tracking student behavior supports schools:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Understand students\u2019 needs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Develop the whole school\u2019s learning environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Implement a fair and systemic reward system\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Create a tolerant and safe student learning environment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Construct proper educational and pedagogical practices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Building an encouraging and enthusiastic school culture\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Related: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/modern-methods-teaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modern Methods Of Teaching<\/a><\/span> That Make An Awesome Classroom<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_examples_of_student_behavior_that_you_need_to_track\"><\/span><b>What are examples of student behavior that you need to track?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">When it comes to the term \u201cstudent behavior,\u201d teachers generally tend to associate it with a negative thing in which students need discipline. However, tracking student behavior shouldn\u2019t be about only looking at a student\u2019s misdemeanour or bad attitude. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">To properly monitor students, a teacher has to account for both the positive and the negative aspects of a child\u2019s behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Of course, you have to also keep in mind that students&#8217; behavior can be further divided into academic and social categories. Here are some examples of positive academic and social behavior to give you a general idea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Examples of <\/b><b>academic positive <\/b><b>behavior<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Asking questions in class<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Participating in class discussions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Thinking critically\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Maintaining good class performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Being prepared for class (questions, homework, etc)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Coming up with innovative, creative answers to questions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Examples of <\/b><b>social positive <\/b><b>behavior<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Being attentive in class<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Helping other classmates when needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Displaying enthusiasm for learning\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Showing leadership skills in group activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Displaying good teamwork\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Avoiding side conversations while the teacher is talking\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Being a good listener to teachers and fellow classmates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Accepting and respecting fellow classmates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Strategies_How_do_you_keep_track_of_student_behavior\"><\/span><b>4 Strategies: How do you keep track of student behavior?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emily Moss, Ann O\u2019Connor, &amp; Reece L. Peterson devised a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for behavioral monitoring at the University of Nebraska. They created a 4-strategy method that teachers can use to track student behavior in the most efficient way possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">There are several methods for keeping an eye on students&#8217; conduct. Despite the lack of research on the general subject of monitoring student behaviour, some tactics and intervention procedures have been proven to be successful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Programs that monitor student behavior can be specific programmes that must be faithfully carried out by trained staff or those much less formal approaches that have been tailored and implemented by individual teachers or administrators to their needs and the needs of the students. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Several of these programs have proven to be effective in properly tracking the behavior of students. These are the four strategies that these programs use:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1) Check and Connect:<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check and Connect is an organised method for behaviour monitoring intended to stop dropouts and other negative behaviours. There are two main elements to Check and Connect, according to Riccomini, Bost, Katsiyannis, and Zhang. A designated person oversees the &#8220;Check&#8221; component&#8217;s daily or weekly monitoring of student levels of school participation. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student behaviours including attendance, concentration, and involvement in class are examples of positive engagement. \u201cThe psychological experience of identification with one&#8217;s school\u201d\u00a0 and a sense of being loved, respected, and a member of the school community can also be seen as a component of engagement.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2882\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.skolera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"tracking student behavior\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The monitor can then &#8220;connect&#8221; through a number of tactics, such as developing connections, reinforcers, conversation or counselling, etc., based on signs from the &#8220;check&#8221; methods. Riccomini et al. believe that students should be taught and given experience using a five-step cognitive-behavioral problem-solving method at least once per month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stop and think about the problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What are some choices?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose one.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do it.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How did it work?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2) Check-In\/Check-out<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This strategy has received quite significant support for being an efficient way to target behavior problems. According to Filter et al, the goals of this program are to:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) increase antecedent prompts for appropriate behavior<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) increase contingent adult feedback<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) enhance the daily structure for students throughout their school day<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) improve feedback to families about student behavior\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">This CICO program is also devised according to a daily cycle in which:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A student checks in with a designated adult in the morning to develop behavioral goals\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Carries around a point card which provides numerous opportunities for adult behavioral feedback throughout the day- a way to monitor behavior.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reviews behavior relative to goals with designated adult at the end of the day\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gives the point card to a parent at the end of the day, which the parent then signs and returns to the school.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3) Behavior contracts:<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers frequently employ the behaviour contract, a straightforward positive reinforcement technique, to keep an eye on and modify students&#8217; behavior. The instructor and student will decide on the precise behaviour to be discussed in the behaviour contract, and they should be characterised as \u201cpositive, pro-academic, or pro-social behaviors.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contract&#8217;s provision for adult reinforcement is fulfilled when the student complies with the contractual behaviours. Monitoring behaviour is essential for assessing how well the contract is going.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>4) Daily behavior report cards:<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on input from the child&#8217;s teacher, daily behaviour report cards are a common intervention approach used to improve students&#8217; behaviour. Although they are occasionally referred to as &#8220;report cards,&#8221; they are often independent of any formal report card and serve as a means of informing kids and their parents about general behaviour.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily behaviour report cards have been particularly successful with kids who demonstrate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cexternalising and\/or disruptive behaviour problems\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, despite being comparable to a Check in\/Check out technique. There are many different ways to provide daily behaviour report cards, but they often include a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;list of behaviors that have been deemed appropriate targets for intervention&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a system for assessing the target behaviour. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratings for behaviours can be given in terms of frequency, length, or completion rate.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The teacher&#8217;s regular input to the kid is the most crucial part of the daily behaviour report cards. These forms are then delivered to the parent or sent home with the kid for parental oversight. The child is frequently rewarded for doing well in school and at home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Daily behaviour report cards, which aid in keeping the consistency between home and school, may be used independently or as part of a wider intervention. According to Volpe and Fabiano (2013), the best daily behaviour report cards have the following components:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a rating form<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feedback regarding progress towards goals\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home-based rewards contingent on the child\u2019s performance.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Read: 7 Methods to Develop <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/creative-thinking-skills-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Thinking Skills for Students<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chris_Huzinecs_5-step_plan_to_improve_student_behavior\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chris-huzinec-13026160\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Chris Huzinec\u2019s<\/b><\/a><\/span><b> 5-step <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearsonassessments.com\/content\/dam\/school\/global\/clinical\/us\/assets\/5steps-wp.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>plan<\/b><\/a><\/span><b> to improve student behavior<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Huzinec, the Senior Education Consultant at <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pearson<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, has devised a 5-step plan to help teachers improve student behavior. He specifically created this plan to encourage a \u201cstudent-centred learning strategy that is dynamic enough to adapt to students\u2019 needs. The 5-step plan is divided as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Tracking<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Huzinec believes that developing student behavior begins with the contribution of both the teacher and the student in the classroom. He states that to pinpoint and observe classroom behavior, teachers would need a proper and systemic method, which in turn will allow them to efficiently record student behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Teachers can identify specifics of the issue behaviour and the circumstances that trigger and reinforce it in the context of the classroom by gathering valuable information. A good behavioural solution is built on tracking students\u2019 behaviour over time, including their frequency and intensity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Aggregate\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">According to Huzinec,\u00a0 \u201conce a classroom tracking method is established, a complete picture of a student\u2019s behavior can be constructed by aggregating the information and data into a student behavior profile.\u201d An efficient behavioural management solution streamlines this phase by consolidating behavioural data in a single database. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Daily interactions and observations documented by the instructor can be calculated and reported to teachers, administrators, and other school staff. This makes it easier for teachers and administrators to obtain and assess information on students&#8217; progress, including crucial metrics like the frequency of special incidents, particular behavioural goals, and inclusion rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Analyze\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">After the tracking and aggregating phases, comes the analysis phase which the teacher can use to obtain a proper profile of the student\u2019s overall behavior. Now, the teacher would have the needed means and tools that will enable him\/her to observe problems in the classroom. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">This will also help him\/her understand the possible causes of a student\u2019s behavior. This phase is quite crucial for teachers to gain a full picture of the student\u2019s behavior specifics and change throughout a period of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Intervene\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Huzinec maintains that the knowledge required to develop a behaviour solution can be gleaned through evaluations of student behaviour that are data-rich. A helpful behavioural solution system equips instructors with tactics that let them handle behavioural difficulties and support and promote student growth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Meaningful interventions, acceptable behaviours, and adaptable skills that children may employ to substitute negative behaviours are all parts of this process. These measures must be compliant with district and school policies and procedures while being adaptable enough to meet the requirements of particular students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Communicate\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Undoubtedly, this phase is essential to the completion and success of the whole process. The behavioural data and the method of encouraging positive behavioural change must be communicated in order to extend the synthesis beyond a classroom to every aspect of a student&#8217;s daily schedule. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The communication tools that can help develop a successful transformation of the student&#8217;s behaviours in all classrooms, at school generally, and at home are included in an essential behavioural solution system. It gives students, teachers, counsellors, administrators, and parents the tools for collaboration so that everyone is on the same page as behavioural solutions are developed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Including ALL \u2013 Why<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/differentiated-instruction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Differentiated Instruction<\/a><\/span> Is Important<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_behavior_tracking_software_You_Dont_Want_To_Miss\"><\/span><b>Student behavior tracking software You Don&#8217;t Want To Miss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You must be thinking, \u201chow will I ever have the time to implement these strategies amid all the workload I already have?\u201d Well, here you\u2019ll find behavior tracking software for schools that teachers and educators around the world have sworn by in the last couple of years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2883 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-3.jpg\" alt=\"student behavior tracking software\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-3-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-3-310x205.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Student behavior tracking tools<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.classdojo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Classdojo\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClassDojo is a platform that unites school communities. It is widely used across the UK\u2019s schools because it allows parents and teachers to communicate easily and think of the ideal learning environment for their kids. According to <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moment Path<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cwith ClassDojo you can:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instantly share photos, videos and announcements on Class Story, or send private messages to parents.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give students a voice (and introduce them to tech) with digital student portfolios.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor noise levels and share your findings with visual charts to help students self-manage.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tes.com\/en-gb\/for-schools\/class-charts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Class charts<\/b><\/a><\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who doesn\u2019t love a good student behavior data tracking app that\u2019s also FREE? Well, \u201cClass charts\u201d is exactly that! This software provides teachers with tracking and planning tools for the classroom. According to Moment Path, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cClass Charts\u2019 data-rich seating plans can save up to 30 hours teaching time per year for each teacher.\u201c<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Class Charts you can:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track individual students\u2019 interactions with other pupils.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spot mismatched peers easily with color-coded reports.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize achievements and behaviors to match wider school policies.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Behavior tracker pro<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This app is created by school educators and it is supposedly the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cultimate app for tracking Antecedent, Behavior and Consequence (ABC) data. With a simple interface, this app makes it easy for teachers and parents to discover patterns in their children\u2019s behavior.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWith Behavior Tracker Pro you can:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a stop-start timer to track length of outburst.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a deeper understanding of individual behaviors based on visual charts and graphing.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the tracker across classrooms to track multiple students at the same time.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Student behavior tracking has proved to be a great alternative to the traditional method of jotting down when a student talks without permission. It accounts for students with different needs, interests and capabilities to give a fair and proper analysis of the student\u2019s development in behavior. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Nowadays, there are several efficient student behavior tracking tools that continue to make life easier for teachers, schools and even families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearsonassessments.com\/content\/dam\/school\/global\/clinical\/us\/assets\/5steps-wp.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.pearsonassessments.com\/content\/dam\/school\/global\/clinical\/us\/assets\/5steps-wp.pdf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chris-huzinec-13026160\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chris-huzinec-13026160\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/files.eric.ed.gov\/fulltext\/ED499009.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/files.eric.ed.gov\/fulltext\/ED499009.pdf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve created a great system to monitor your students\u2019 positive and negative behavior in the classroom. But every year, you fail to keep track of students who just need more than the simple, traditional monitoring. How can you know for sure when your class system isn\u2019t working for some students? 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