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Deescalating
Navigating Dangerous Situations
By: Megan Lock, Kyle Downs, and Tiffany Garris
Congratulations!
You officially know how to take back control of the classroom!
Thank you!
Example Situation
Violent Students
Where violent or dangerous behavior is concerned, the safety of the class must be a priority. The teacher should remove other students from the vicinity and respect the space of the violent student and call for backup.
- Do not confront a violent student alone.
- Know school, district, and state policies.
- Have a crisis management plan:
- Administrative/teacher support
- Established norms and expectations
- Use physical intervention only as a last resort and only if you are thoroughly trained in its use.
Example Situation
High Intensity Situations
At times, teachers need to enlist help from other teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, and administrators.
If possible, remove the student. If not, remove the class
Make sure the student knows your boundaries: "I know you're upset, so I'm going to stay right here." "It is okay to be upset, but you must use your words."
Teachers must remain calm and validate the feelings of the student while redirecting the behaviors.
Medium Intensity Situations
In medium intensity situations, it is important for a teacher to keep their cool.
Try to isolate the upset student
discuss options and emotions
stand closer to the student and give comforting pats
provide choices and a timeline (cool-down period)
Navigating Dangerous Situations
There are many situations and circumstances in which a teacher needs to calm a student down. As you travel up the mountain, to more dangerous situations, you will discover many techniques and example situations that will help you.
Example Situation
Low Tensity Situations
In low tensity situations, there are subtle things teachers can do to get their students to behave.
Move Closer to the Students (proximity)
Give a Slight Glare (sometimes a knowing smile works, too!)
Simply say the student's name as they continue to teach
Stopping antecedent behaviors before they escalate is both easier and more effective than deescalating high-intensity behaviors.