He will begin to use the behavior to gain this attention again. An interaction happens anytime an adult in the school community pays attention to a student. Verbal interactions include greetings, praise, comments, reprimands, or discussions. Nonverbal interactions include smiling, frowning, moving closer, signaling, or nodding. Interactions with students can be positive or negative.
Timing is everything.
A positive interaction occurs when a student gets attention for appropriate behavior. A negative interaction happens when the student gets attention for inappropriate behavior. All students deserve and need positive interactions with the school staff. Appropriate corrections are an important part of instruction. An interaction is positive when a student receives attention right after she behaves appropriately.