Disruptive behavior in the classroom encompasses a wide range of actions that interfere with the learning environment and the ability of instructors to teach effectively. Here are some examples of such behavior:
Examples of Disruptive Classroom Behaviors
- Aggression: Showing aggression toward other students, faculty, or TAs.
- Threats: Making threats of violence.
- Argumentative Behavior: Engaging in unyielding argument or debate.
- Yelling: Yelling inside or outside of the classroom.
- Inappropriate Emotional Displays: Untimely talking, laughing, or crying.
- Sleeping: Snoring in class.
- Inappropriate Technology Use: Engaging in content on a laptop that others find disruptive.
In essence, disruptive behaviors encompass any action that significantly distracts from or impedes the educational process.
