Is is possible that by discussing negative behaviors in class, teachers might actually be encouraging those behaviors and making them more acceptable? Some research has shown that it's very possible.
In business management courses, I learned that you should always discuss negative behaviors directly with those who practice them rather than a whole department because people who do things right do not want to hear about other people's negative behavior. In addition, people feel as if you are accusing them, even if they know that they haven't exhibited any of those behaviors. There are all sorts of good reasons to discuss positive behaviors in a group so that others will know that positive behaviors are what is expected and what most people are actually doing.
So, it's a good lesson for classroom management as well. Focus on the positive with groups. Discuss negative behaviors with individuals.
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