Tracking success : a case study on the efficacy of behavioral charts in managing the disruptive behavior of a student in a school setting

Abstract

One of the most vital rights to the human race is education, especially in a school setting. Disruptive behaviors in the classroom can be an obstacle in front of this right. Here comes the importance of managing classroom behavior to provide the best education to students. Moreover, focusing on these behaviors can help the student in question develop many of his cognitive and social-emotional abilities. A technique that proves beneficial in this regard involves giving the child the motivation needed to facilitate his adaptation and development. One effective approach consists in individualizing and administrating a behavioral chart within the classroom. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of this behavioral chart in managing the behavior of a particular student referred to as “Jack” who presents disruptive behaviors that may indicate symptoms of ADHD and EBD (emotional and behavioral disorders). In this study, four main behaviors were selected as positive objectives for interventions: staying seated, staying on task, working quietly, and keeping hands and feet to self. The findings of the study proved the efficacy of using the behavioral chart in improving these targeted behaviors. In addition, not only did the student's compliance with the desired behaviors increase, but there was also a notable improvement observed in the student's social and emotional domains., which supports the positive correlation between the SEL and the enhancement of behaviors. The results of this study highlight the importance of addressing disruptive behaviors through a structured approach such as the behavioral chart, which not only promotes desired behaviors but also contributes to the student's overall social-emotional well-being.