Four Steps

The Know-It-All

I.	Behavior
II.	Effects
III.	Action
IV.	Mistakes

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Introduction
I.	Behavior
II.	Effects
III.	Action
	Primary Causes of Misbehavior
	Primary Needs Being Revealed
	Secondary Needs Being Revealed
	Methods, Procedures, and Techniques
IV.	Mistakes

Using the Model

Effects

Understanding the effects of the behavior is another vital part of your preparation for dealing with that behavior. It is important to be able to point out how the behavior actually affects the teacher, classmates, and/or the learning environment in the classroom. To suggest any solution, without first identifying which areas the behavior is affecting, is useless. If you first take the time to observe the effects of the behavior in question, you'll find it much easier to pursue workable solutions designed to bring about positive and constructive change.

It should be noted that a student's behavior often affects only the teacher. Yet, if the student's behavior prevents the teacher from teaching, some changes in the behavior are necessary. Recognizing that the behavior affects only the teacher does prevent negative teacher action such as saying he or she is bothering the rest of the class.

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Please Note

We are labeling behaviors, not children!

For the sake of convenience, we will describe behaviors with terms such as The Whiner or The Interrupter.

Never use such labels when talking to—or about—children!

Doing so could cause many new problems and seriously damage the parent-child relationship.

Seek professional assistance!

Many behaviors--or changes in behavior--can signal an underlying emotional or mental health issue.

Don't hesitate to contact your child's school social worker, counselor, or doctor for any concerns you may have.

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