Date of Award
6-26-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
Program
Educational Leadership
Capstone Instructor
Brian Boothe
Second Reader
Michael Foster
Keywords
disruptive student behavior, positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS), classroom management, interventions, professional development (PD)
Abstract
Abstract
This paper examined research considering how teachers and educational leaders may equitably lead and teach during a rise of disruptive student behavior. The research analyzed was qualitative, quantitative, quasi-experimental, or mixed-methods. These research studies delved into different school-wide interventions, classroom management systems, classroom interventions, and professional development. These models, systems, and strategies may work together to allow for positive student behavior and an overall conducive learning environment for all students. The studies recognized the challenges educators face with the rise of disruptive behaviors, and throughout each theme, solutions were given. With the given solutions through the research, fidelity and buy-in from teachers and administration became the most significant barriers to implementing the researched solutions. The research suggested the importance of data collection to make appropriate decisions regarding behavioral models, systems, and strategies. The research also demonstrated a need for training in managing challenging student behaviors and how to manage those behaviors through classroom management appropriately for preservice and veteran teachers. With the thoroughly analyzed research regarding disruptive student behavior, it is recognized in the research outcomes there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to this educational issue. Schools will need to address the educational issue for each specific district or site; nevertheless, the issue of disruptive student behavior can be managed appropriately through proper implementation of school-wide interventions, classroom interventions and management, and professional development around behavior management.
Keywords: disruptive student behavior, positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS), classroom management, interventions, professional development (PD)