The Holistic Consideration of a Student: Analyzing Disruptive Behavior, Its Impacts, and How to Manage It
Major
Educational Studies
Submission Type
Poster
Area of Study or Work
Educational Studies
Faculty Advisor
Leah Nillas
Location
CNS Atrium
Start Date
4-12-2025 11:15 AM
End Date
4-12-2025 12:15 PM
Abstract
Every teacher will face disruptive behaviors in their teaching career, but what is the best way to handle them? As described by Redl (1975), disruptive behaviors can be categorized into three different types: solely impacting the student, environment impacting the student, and manifestation of group feelings from one student. This research synthesis aims to identify what disruptive behavior is, what external factors impact disruptive behavior, and how to manage it. When analyzing this topic, Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory is utilized as the holistic consideration of students, including the impact of their environment. In reviewing current literature on the topic, the Educational Research Complete, Professional Development, and Education Resources Information Center databases were searched using keywords such as student behavior, holistic student behavior, behavior and teacher preparation, teacher preparation programs, external behavior factors, ecological theory behavior and middle school, behavior management, and teacher preparation and behavior. Additionally, this literature review aims to address what teacher preparation is being done for preservice teachers and what changes need to be made to more effectively prepare future educators for classroom and behavior management. By understanding the root cause of student behavior, more teachers should be able to effectively address gaps in behavior management and classroom management. The outcome of the research is intended to offer suggestions and insight to the complex conversation of classroom and behavior management.
The Holistic Consideration of a Student: Analyzing Disruptive Behavior, Its Impacts, and How to Manage It
CNS Atrium
Every teacher will face disruptive behaviors in their teaching career, but what is the best way to handle them? As described by Redl (1975), disruptive behaviors can be categorized into three different types: solely impacting the student, environment impacting the student, and manifestation of group feelings from one student. This research synthesis aims to identify what disruptive behavior is, what external factors impact disruptive behavior, and how to manage it. When analyzing this topic, Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory is utilized as the holistic consideration of students, including the impact of their environment. In reviewing current literature on the topic, the Educational Research Complete, Professional Development, and Education Resources Information Center databases were searched using keywords such as student behavior, holistic student behavior, behavior and teacher preparation, teacher preparation programs, external behavior factors, ecological theory behavior and middle school, behavior management, and teacher preparation and behavior. Additionally, this literature review aims to address what teacher preparation is being done for preservice teachers and what changes need to be made to more effectively prepare future educators for classroom and behavior management. By understanding the root cause of student behavior, more teachers should be able to effectively address gaps in behavior management and classroom management. The outcome of the research is intended to offer suggestions and insight to the complex conversation of classroom and behavior management.