Managing angry students in class
I have a student that has multiple family issues, a terrible outlook on life, tries to intimidate everyone in class. I have had to throw her out of class twice and recently she was removed from my class permanently and has to repeat the class next semester. I tried doing a few things listed in this module by having her write down why she was angry and she wrote down nothing that had to do with the class or myself. What else could I have done with this girl ?
I had a student in my class who would get angry very easy during the class or come into the class having angry look already.
I tried to talk to her personally trying to understand her situation which was hard (family issues,financially).
And this really worked out.I gave her a recommendation letter helping her to find a part time job in school.
And it worked out.
Since that time I have never seeing her angry she comes she helps with the setting the classroom if I need.I am very proud of her and I certainly believe in that "we are instructors are able to change students Life bor Better"
Thank you.
You mentioned that you asked the student to write down why she is angry, but maybe she doesn't think writing how she feels will help. I would suggest sitting down with her and letting her tell you how she feels. Maybe she has no one to listen and all she needs is just one person to hear her out. This has worked wonders for me.
Thanks,
Joy
You have done more than I would do. I have had few similar situations, and I learned that the only way to deal with this kind of person, is get him/her out of class and the college, too. In fact, other students told me that they were thankful for my stand on this: otherwise, they could not learn and wasted their time on those who are not there to learn.
Hi Tonia,
Wow, it sounds like she may need to get some professional help to deal with her issues. She certainly has some things in life that has happened or happening that has left her real bitter. Somethings are beyond our scope, and it sounds like you did what you could; recommend her seeking professional help from an expert in the area.
Patricia
