The Dificult Student
The information is very helpful. I will admit that some of these suggestions I have alredy applied in my classroom and they do work.
Hi Susan,
To be fair to all students, my institution has adopted an attendance policy, and only the director will make allowances in extenuating circumstances with appropriate documentation.
Patricia Scales
I agree that the student may have something going on outside of school. At what point do we excuse the fact that they are missing more classes than required, turning in assignments late, etc? I want to help the student but there is a point you have to draw the line even if it means they have to drop class. I have had a couple of situations when a good student has to drop. Any suggestions for how to handle this type student?
Hi Rosalind,
My suggestion is to be patient and understanding first, then explain to the student what goes wrong when you is a difficult student.
Nobody likes you!
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No help!
By demonstrating what good and bad in different scenerios have the student to respond.
Many times it is a good idea to find out why the student is being difficult. Having one on one discussions can be very hopeful. Ask basic questions and let the student respond and listen to what they have to say. Many times their is a reason as to why a student is being difficult and it may have nothing to do with school.
Hi Rosalind,
It is challenging to deal with difficult students. I tend to handle these students with a long spoon as long as they are not causing any problems in the classroom. If they are causing problems in the classroom, I talk with them first, and if the talk does not do any good. I remove them from the room. I refuse to let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch.
Patricia Scales
