Student who has displayed anger in other classes and now is in my clas
We are a couple weeks into the term and I have a student in lecture/discussion who talks alot. Mostly just staccato comments. Other class members say he has done this all through the program. The other class members roll their eyes when he remarks.
I have given the student eye contact so he knows I hear and see him. If he is saying things that do not seem germane to the lecture/discussion, I say, "Joe, here has a point to make." Joe then comments, but I have noticed that asking him to expand on his comment reduces the number of interruptive comments he makes thereafter.
Any other advice?
Hi Wendi,
I like how you give the student one-on-one time. Some students simply need to be heard. They want us to listen.
Patricia Scales
I have been in this situation numerous times. I use a few methods, first of all, if it is confusion with material and the student is seeking further clarification, I try to resolve and if I cannot answer all questions, I suggest that the student meet with me after class. At a random time I remind all we are here for education and every students' concerns are equally important.
