Lesson AFF 5
Task: Does not hurt others.
Prerequisites: None
Concept: This issue can manifest itself in many ways and is usually multifaceted in that the mot cause can be behavioral, emotional, or even biological. A single-lesson concept is not sufficient to address this issue, but the general idea of a behavioral strategy is presented in the sample lesson plan. It is often wise to have a thorough medical examination conducted to rule out any biological root cause. Physiological causes many times can be addressed through behavioral techniques, however, not just through such medical interventions as drugs. The teacher, role should be to provide learning experiences where positive problem-solving actions are rewarded and aggressive problem solving is not. The objective described here may or may not be appropriate, depending on the intensity of the student, behavior. The greatest success occurs in behavioral situations when all persons who interact with the student at any time agree to respond to aggressive behavior in the same way.
Behavioral Objective: The student will demonstrate no aggressive behaviors toward Materials: Objects or activities known to provide pleasure to the student.