Get Your Students Hired
i will ask them questions through out lecture to try to reenforce what we talked about and derict the questions towards the students who dont pick up on the material as fast
I feel if the student seems to be knowledgable of the subject. why not get him more involved in the conversation. or see if he could help other students that may be struggling on the subject. it seems to build there confidence in there selves and may help another student .
By asking them questions as a hole class and get them exited in answering while i jump around the room keeping the energy flowing.
My toolbox has many things in it.first i have toy Trucks that makes learning fun. I can show them the topic on a toy truck. I find out this way of teaching is new to them and they are not distrated and board. The toy truck also helps them stay on task.
THERE IS ALWAYS GOING TO BE A DIFFICULT STUDENT YOU MUST TRY TO UNDERSTAND AND BE COMPASIONATE TO THERE ISSUES BECAUSE THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING THAT IS MAKING THEM BE DIFFICULT
I toldly agree that if you help redirect negative into positive it will help that disruptive student, and you should make sure that you communicate with each one of your student's one-on-one will help break the ice and reach that disruptive student.
Sometimes when a student doesnt seem to "get it" i will use weird or bizzare examples of what I am trying to conver- something that can stick in their mind more readily.
I use the same approach. I will ask student a question that he/she knows answer. Build confidence in himself
If a student is being disruptive I try to engage them in an activity or give them some extra responsibilities. I found this can help because a lot of the time their behavior comes from being board or distracted either way a little extra attention can make a difference. If that does not work then a direct intervention telling them that their behavior is unacceptable is a good next step.
The first thing I try when dealing with a difficult student is to reinforce the positive things they are doing.
Secondly I make them aware of things that may assist them in their learning such as availability of tutoring.
And thirdly if they need more of a challenge I try to direct them to more advanced material or advanced lab scenarios.
All students learn differant , even the difficult ones.By trying to involve everyone in the class seams to work well.
I use a technique of each table will get a set amount of time to write a question about the subject matter covered up to that point. I think this allows the diruptive student involved i their own eductation.
when i encounter difficult students, I tend to use Socratic teaching methods, in which allows the student to be indulged while tapping into their particular learning style
Certainly challenging a difficult student is not appropriate but reenforcing their skills and reaffirming their abilities is sometimes all they need.
Fantastic David!
Reenforcing the positive rather than the negative is absolutely the best way to work with disruptive students - AND - communicating with them one-on-one is so important.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
One of the first is to directly involve that student into a discussion or assign a specific activity. Frustration is one of the key issues that can cause students to be disruptive with comments or actions. Keep moving in the classroom or lab is imperative. Consistently engaging the students; asking them where they are at in their diagnosis can keep them going in the right direction. When students feel they are learning they are much less likely to be “difficultâ€. Sometimes it is something personal. Sometimes taking that student aside and finding out specific issues one can direct the proper help.
Hi Rainerio!
Great approach for reenforcing the students need to be recognized and validated.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitatoir
In dealing with a difficult learners, I try to set them aside and :
a) ask questions so I can find out what is creating the difficulty and what level of intervention is needed
b) make suggestions as to how both I as the Instructor and them as the students could proceed to facilitate accelarated learning. I also oncourage and entertain suggestions from them
c)encourage feedback to monitor the progress of their learning
Greetings Holly?
You are absolutely correct about this student wanting attention and the negative usually gets the most response. So - having said that - I recommend reenforcing the positive actions and you create the opportunity for the actions with this particular student. The opportunities may not necessarily be in the classroom but when she first arrives or when she is leaving. Make it your busines to get to know more about her in a very subtle way and that might be walking down the hall with her when she is changing classes. Anything that you can do to reenforce the positive will help. Obviously, do some of this reenforcement during class.
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
Hi Michael!
You know I like to view the "disruptive" student as just another student who has something to offer but doesn't know how. I have found that it take very little more than moments of praise and one-on-one interaction with general conversation.
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator