Type A Personality, Angry Student
Thankfully I have had very, few type A personality, angry students. They are the students who become angry when they don't get the perfect grade on an exam or project. They don't blame you. They blame themselves and make sure everyone else feels their frustration and disappointment. Currently, I have this student. The first incidence was the second class period. He took the same quiz that everyone else took. Afterwards, he punished us all for his failing grade eventhough I hadn't graded the exams, yet. His pouting, sideways comments and overall energy vampirism was enough. After class, I took him aside. Expalin what inappropriate, unprofessional behavior he displayed and firmly stated that if he decided to ever act that way in class, I would propmtly ask him to leave. It has been four class periods since and we have had a few outburst. Each time I take him aside and remind him how inappropriate and unprofessional he is behaving.
Hello Laquita,
It is very important to talk to the angry student in a private setting. Once the problem has been discovered, if the problem is beyond your scope, get an expert involved.
Patricia
Talk with student outside of class, one on one and try to identify the problem that is causing anger.
Hello Carrie,
You need to stick to your guns and do what you said you were going to do. He has acted unprofessional a few times after the talk. You should have asked him to leave the first time after the talk. You have to do what you said you are going to do, otherwise you will be taken as a joke.
Patricia
