What is it
“Behaviour management is a technique used which includes all of the actions and conscious inaction’s to enhance the probability people, individually and in groups, choose behaviours which are personally fulfilling, productive, and socially acceptable.” (Baldwin J.D. and Baldwin J.I. (1986). Behavior principles in everyday life)
When is it needed?
behaviour management can be used at anytime during, before or after a session, it is also need when a coach is trying set an activity up, explaining an activity and when asking for a reflection in a session
How is it done
Behaviour management can be done in many ways, it can be done by setting an example like being a role model and setting standards which must be met in the class as this can play a key role as if a participant sees you as the coach setting the example then they will follow suit,
Another way in which this can be done is by enforcing rules so if the rules are not met then a child will be spoken to or asked questions this is to create an authoritarian approach and shows that the rules and behaviours must be met .
Why is it done?
There are many reasons why behaviour management takes place . one of the most important reasons why this technique occurs is to ensure that a session runs smoothly allowing for more time for the participant to be on task and learning rather than stopping and starting to correct behaviour.
Another reason behaviour management is important is to gauge the type of participants you have and how they react to you. What I mean by this is that everyone reacts differently so if you shout at one person he/she might go into their shell but if you were to shout at someone else then they would understand it more.
How have i used behaviour management
on placement i have used behaviour management a few times, one of the first times was in the very first session this was to show what i wanted from the participants and to set an example so that they know what not to do. I also used behaviour management to allow the participants to engage in the session and to create a positive learning environment in which they felt comfortable to take part in.
Theories i have used
Bandura’s self efficacy theory works with behaviour management as it relates to “vicarious experiences” this allows the participant to have a understanding of the activity and what is acceptable and allows them to look back on past activities and how they should behave which allows for the coach to be able to understand how that participant is going to act and what is needed to support them
the Bio-psychosocial model by engel 1977 suggest that there are 3 factors which a coach must understand about their participants
- the biological needs illness, immunity, disability genetic issues
- the social needs, peer group, economic status, religion and relationships
- the psychological needs, self esteem, self control, behaviour, personality and impulsivity
this theory is key with working on behaviour management as this allows for the coaches to see the underlying factors of maybe why a participant is acting differently for example a participant who`s social needs are low may be unlikely to join in as he/she feels he/she doesnt have the relationships then this links to they psychological needs as they may have low self esteem and be less likely to take part in your activity or could act out in an activity in a way as this is there way of coping
so as a coach it is important to understand the different needs of a participant and to gain that understanding of each individual, weather that be you put people into groups to build relationships, or you give roles during a session this will allow for the participants to gain more and in turn help with behaviour management
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