Preventive Strategies Paper

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Preventive strategies are techniques used by teachers to proactively reduce or eliminate classroom disruptions before they occur (Little & Akin-Little, 2008). These strategies can be ecological in nature, where the teachers manipulate the physical objects to improve management (Brophy, 2006). Preventive strategies also involve employing appropriate and engaging pedagogy (Monroe, Blackwell, & Pepper, 2010) or even minute adjustments and changes in body position (Gettinger, & Kohler 2006). Appropriate and engaging pedagogy incorporates multiple opportunities for students to experience positive interactions in the classroom, as well as provides for a high number of opportunities for students to respond and interact with the curriculum (Christofferson