Constant yelling or screaming at students for misbehaving.(pick your battles)- Kicking students out that are mildly disruptive just so the teacher does not have to deal with that student.
- Ignoring the trouble students, hoping they will "disappear." (They are calling out for attention)
There are students out there who have no respect for authority and need to be counseled or removed from a standard classroom. In this news report, a 14 year student punches a teacher in the face during an argument over a grade. I am not sure if this teacher was doing a good job teaching, but if he was then this student needs a hefty kick in the butt to teach him that teachers are there in help him.
I believe that difficult students need to be seperated from main stream classrooms in order to help them respect authority and have the confindence to excel in school. This requires teachers that are willing to take different approaches to teaching and are willing to take a risk.
I agree with this. I cannot stand when teachers are constantly yelling, and sometimes for no reason. That is not going to make the student want to listen to you any more. That only makes them feel embarrassed.
ReplyDeleteI can tell you as a substitute teacher that your best bet to making this happen in your own classroom is going to be POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT. One "thattaboy" on the back will encourage better and better responses, and with difficult students NEVER allow an opportunity for a compliment or a good example to go unrecognized. There will be a HUGE response with this little bit of help alone.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's not so easy to deal with a difficult student, but your best option, especially for ESL learners, is to search out their special education teacher or aide and ask about their tendencies to know when to put my foot down. It makes all the difference when you use your resources!
I would certain;y agree. There are better, more effective ways to deal with those who are slightly more difficult in a classroom setting. Giving up and making them leave doesn't solve the problem and I believe that these kids can surely be helped with a little bit of patience and persistance.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with this, I always hated when the teacher would have to stop the classs just because of one kid messing around. And also kicking someone out of class, that makes me so mad because I know somepeople who would just try to get kicked out of class just because.
ReplyDeleteI think it's important to work with school psychologists and social workers, as well as to learn about the student's socioeconomic and familty status. not every disruptive student can be helped in the same way - we're all unique people with different needs.
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