Alternative Approaches: Implementing Mindfulness Practices in the Classroom to Improve Challenging Behaviors. (April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zolkoski, Staci M.; Lewis-Chiu, Calli
• Is Part Of: Beyond behavior. Volume 28:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 46
• Page End: 54
• Publication Date: 2019-04
• Subjects: mindfulness -- emotional and behavioral disorders -- alternative approaches; Problem children -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children; Problem children -- Education; United States; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 371.93
• DOI: 10.1177/1074295619832943
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1074-2956

Abstract

Managing challenging student behaviors can be difficult for any educator. Lacking knowledge of research-based, positively oriented behavior interventions, educators may resort to punitive, reactive disciplinary strategies. Mindfulness is a positive, proactive approach that may help students with emotional and behavioral disorders improve their ability to regulate their own behaviors. This discussion paper describes research-informed mindfulness practices that teachers can use in their classrooms to address challenging behavior.