Managing behavior in the classroom Managing behavior in the classroom can be a difficult task, especially if you have a child who always causes disruption. Once you have identified the problem, you should ask yourself six simple questions. The first question that arises is whether the problem is the result of an inadequate curriculum or teaching strategies. As teachers we have a tendency to overlook the fact that what and how we teach can directly contribute to our students' behavioral problems. Second, ask yourself, “What do I ask and forbid – and what should I?” It is easier for teachers to specify what they will not tolerate than to specify the behavior they require. The third question to ask yourself is "Why do certain behaviors bother me and what should I do about it?" As a teacher you have to decide if it is a cultural or educational difference and why does it bother you, is it inappropriate, does the behavior bother other children? There are many things to consider when a child is acting out. As a teacher, it is your responsibility to resolve these disorders. If they are personal, you can try ignoring them, talking to them, or even living with the problem. The fourth question you need to ask yourself is whether this behavior is developmentally significant. While there are other types of developmentally significant behaviors, most fall into four main categories: academic failure, aggression, depression, and peer problems. The fifth question to ask is: "Should I focus on a behavioral excess or deficiency?" A behavioral excess is something you usually want the child to stop doing.