Managing Student Behavior
Setting class policies at the first day of class helps in preventing issues later on the class, the class policies should be based on the schools policies. For a behavior issue during class a one to one meeting after class, if need during class have the class do a small project while performing the one to one meeting out of hearing range of the class. During the meeting take notes while the student is expressing their concern then summarizing issue helps define the problem after the problem is defined give the student several courses of action sometimes having the student some up with their own solution resolves the issue. If the student remains obstinate and rejects all solutions then the problem should be escalated to include a third parity.
Hi Jacalynn,
I have a firm talk with the student at the first notice of disruption, and if need be, I will take drastic measures so far as having the student remove from my class.
Patricia Scales
Hi Gordon,
You are certainly on point with your response. I can tell you believe in give students a chance, and you are very fair.
Patricia Scales
What strategies do you use to manage difficult student behaviors?
When students are obstinate and difficult to communicate with in class. It is important to have a third party present to witness the interaction between the instructor and student. They can also clarify statements that are received incorrectly or in an unintended manner. The student will not feel that there is such a power variance between them and the instructor when there is a non-judgemental third person in attendance.
