Be very organised - it can be hard to do, but have a plan A, B, C, and D.
If the nastiness is directed towards other students, set the student up in a position of apparent responsibility, but one where you can keep a very close eye on them, and where they have limited interaction with other students. Possible make them responsible for some equipment or other, let them know that if it is not all there/been returned at the end of the class, it is their responsibility to find it. They need to do this before they eat lunch, etc.
If you need to reprimand a student, do it away from their friends. If they are disrupting the class, rather than struggle with them in front of the other students, remove them from the class, and speak to them during the lunch break or after school. When removing the student from the class, you need to have work that they can manage on their own already organised, and an arrangement with another teacher in place to take that student.
I find it helps if you come in with a positive attitude, and don't let this falter when some students start being negative - you need to ignore this and focus on keeping the class positive.
I recommend you read whatever you can find on Glasser's choice theory.
2006-10-06 19:49:17
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answered by Nella 2
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When working with mean kids - it's all about removing your emotions from situations as hard as that is. It's about giving them consequences and priveledges to help them improve and do the desired behaviors. Sometimes, they just need to know that there is a caring adult in their life willing to be strong with them and at the same time communicate true concern. It's about helping them do more of the right things and less of the bad things. If you are tough on them in school and then call their parents and invite their family to dinner - and not talk about any issues - just have a good time - that will give you huge insights into that child's family life and what they are dealing with - it will also show that young person that someone does care. Find out what their challenges are and really do something to help them that is above and beyond the call of duty.
2006-10-07 01:36:17
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answered by ? 6
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I find that the teachers don't want to communicate with the parents a lot. the teachers that I have gotten to know over the years has helped me. I would communicate with them and then instead of the teacher feeling like she is in the situation with my daughter alone we would back each other up.but with parents these days I guess it has to be harder. I think i would try to get the parent to help. If you have their support u have power. It always scared my daughter when I got close to her teachers cause she knew all they had to do was call me and I would snatch a knot in her ***. Sometimes I even got accused of being too hard on her. But she will be going to college pretty soon and I don't regret one bit of it.I thank all the teachers in the world who has ever been there for her. Good Luck
2006-10-07 01:45:39
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answered by Me 3
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All I can say is I honestly do sympathize with you. Having a child in Middle school... I see what you mean. Kids now days are razor sharp and brutal as hell. I have one of "The good kids." Smart, kind, curteous and respectfull and you send them to school to mingle with all the trash and animals and you just want to cry for them. I feel bad for my son more than not... and he is in one of the best schools in our county! Rated A+
Maybe an education seminar? or a support group for teachers.
Teachers need more pay and less attitude from belligerent little sh*it heads that take their home life fruestrations out on strangers and authority figures in public!
2006-10-07 01:39:36
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answered by Anonymous
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Middle school kids are horrible. Dont let them walk over you through, cause they will. Punk there little asses, and get em suspended or expelled. Talk to there parents while youre at it too. But half of them are probably assholes too, let em know if there kids keep on the way they r going, theyre outta there!
2006-10-07 01:38:04
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answered by Cody B 2
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devise a statement of proper behavior expected from students while in class...
go over it with students in class. and have them sign it and keep it your desk
[include do not do list
yelling
cursing
causing problems etc and the punishment for each thing
punishments could be writing a 2 page letter on why it was not acceptable. and post it on the bulletin board for all to see
second offense they have to read it out loud in front of class
third offense letter will be mailed to parents
or send them to principals office for the class period
fourth offense the parents have to come to the class and the kid has to explain th their parent why they are acting up in class
2006-10-07 02:09:26
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answered by walterknowsall 5
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I remember back when I was in grade 8, my entire class would taunt our poor teacher to the brink of tears (literally).
I suppose that the best thing you could do is become more strict and show them you aren't afraid of them.
Show them who has the authority, who is the boss, who is in charge. You can't get respect from crazy know-it-all kids unless you show them how they don't know everything.
I guess the only way to fight fire, is with fire. But don't be too strict on them when you aren't ready to be that strict, because they will generally laugh. (Those damn kids.)
Just build up on it. Hope you solve your problem soon~!
2006-10-07 01:40:08
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answered by cupnoodle 4
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laugh a lot, love a lot
2006-10-07 01:31:40
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answered by sllyjo 5
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