Disruptive student
I once had a student that was so disruptive that I asked her to leave class. She refused and blamed me for "not being fair"
I ended up calling security but I'm sure there was a better way.
I welcome comments and suggestions
Hi Carmen,
It does resolve the issue, but sometimes these students can really bring about a great discussion with their questions. They feel real limited by using this method.
Patricia
I really liked this module discussing the blue cards. Everyone gets 4 blue cards and eveytime they say something they must take down one card and when all the cards are down they are done for that class. This allows instructors to deal with the talkative, "story-telling", students without calling them out in front of everyone because everyone receives the same amount of blue cards and the rules apply to everyone. I have had quite a few students over the years that disturb class and their classmates get aggravated, but I think this would be a great aid to help resolve the issue.
Something that I find works for me is to let the class know that I am not a screamer. I will not talk over the students. The students do a pretty good job of policing themselves knowing they need to know what I am teaching and that they now have to pay for their education.
I agree that the problem should never have been allowed to esculate to that point. The instructor from day one sets the tone of the class. From the very get go the instructor needs to dress and act professionally in the classroom, giving and demanding respect. As students and instructor become adjusted to each other the interaction within the classroom will take on a new air, but never to the point of disrespect for each other.
The problem should probably have been addressed before it got to that point. Disruptive behavior should be dealt with immediately before it escalates.
I would have stated the policy dealing with disruptive behavior not being tolerated. If necessary, I would have written her up and mentioned that if it happened again there would be more serious consequences.
It is also helpful to have the support of your program director and director of education to further discuss acceptable behavior with the student.
Hi Jonathan,
You tried and it did not work, therefore you got higher authority involved. I would have asked the DOE or school director before asking the security guard.
Patricia
