I am a teacher, and I have a student who is constantly out of his seat, doesn't do his work, and really just pulls everyone off task. How would you resolve this... His mom doesn't think he needs the class, but his testing scores show he needs to be there. He came to my class two days in a row without his things. The first day I let him go and get it and the second day I made him sit and write sentences. He feels he is being picked on and is very argumentative. I would love advice on how to handle this!
2007-01-31 11:46:30 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer B 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
you don't say the age, but the first thing you need to do is figure out what he values. what does he already have, or want, that you can control whether he keeps or can get? Then, reward or take away for appropriate behavior. (good and bad) It seems simplisitic, and in a way it is. I have found that kids who act up in school are searching for somehting, and will act up til they get it. Usually it is something emotional/psychological. Sometimes I think being a teacher requires more pychological skill than anything. Good luck.
2007-01-31 11:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by askmee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the child may have ADHD, which would affect organization as well as on-task behavior. I would suggest referring him to special education for testing, but mom probably will not consent for the tests. Can you video tape your class and meet with mom and the principal to discuss the tape? This would allow her to see what is going on and hopefully wake her up to the fact that something needs to be done.
Another possibility is that mom does not exert parental control and allows the boy to do whatever he wants when at home. If this is the case he would feel that your rules and procedures do not apply to him, thus causing the feeling of being picked on when he is given consequences. I wouldn't know how to address that issue, but I know it happens.
You're in a rough spot. I hope I have been able to help a bit.
2007-01-31 15:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by Viewaskew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If mom doesn't think he needs the class, there is not much you can do.
Document everything ... his good behavior as well as his bad. If the problem continues, if the Vice-Principal and principal are unable to help turn thing around.
Have the School Counselor work with the Mother and Child.
A referral to Special Education may be your recourse.
2007-01-31 12:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by landhermit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a teacher.I support the view that you need to maintain strong disci;pline with this student.You need to be firm with him. If he chooses to be insolent then send him to the front office to theprincipals office.It sounds like he does what he likes at home.Some kids think that they are being picked on unfairly.You are the teacher and he is the student.You have the right of way with discipline.if you dont show the student that you are in charge then he will take over the show.There is an expression but Icant think of it.His mum also needs to know about his behavior.
2007-01-31 13:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get his attention to the fact that HE needs to be doing what he has been told...
If he does not do it, give him a day of detention (Lunchtime or afterschool).. on second offence give him 2 days more..
For detention make sure that he does the work from class...
also, you can make him sit in the hallway by himself to do the work and not disrupt the class..
Ask your fellow teachers how THEY handle the student in class...
In the schools where I teach if a student misses detention they get a week of detention.. if they miss another day they get ISS or In School Suspension.. if they misbehave in ISS they get LEO which is held in a different school and they are not allowed to talk at ALL during school.
2007-01-31 11:58:00 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's out of his seat because he hasn't got the materials. If smehow you can make him bring them he would stop that.ITry to concentrate on what he can doinstead of what he can't. If it dooesn't work, call his parents frequently to school to report his behaviours. If it doesn't work again send him to a psychologist to see if he has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. If nothing's wrong send him to the vice principal or whatever.. That's how we do in Turkey. It's not a guaranteed solution though.
2007-01-31 12:24:50 · answer #6 · answered by peaceathome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your mom would not answer your instructor's e mail, then she is unquestionably going to call. Failing a type is a very enormous deal, and the instructor has a duty to tell the determine and to objective that should assist you bypass the type. i do no longer think of which you have become out of this one. whether you may answer the telephone, the college will probable deliver a letter out in some unspecified time sooner or later to stick to up.
2016-11-23 18:41:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on his grade and age. Bottom line - if you can't handle him and his mother is unhelpful, talk to the principal. You may need to create a behavior plan and a counselor can help with this.
He and his mother are obviously seeing no reward to doing what he should. You need to change that. What do you have to reward him? Leverage everything you've got!
2007-01-31 12:00:40 · answer #8 · answered by CC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried trying to keep him extremely busy. I don't know how much copies you are allowed at your school, but just keep him busy. I just started teaching 2nd grade after being in 5th. These kids are babies. I have to give them worksheet after worksheet and activities after activities.
You do not need to have any down time.
2007-01-31 11:57:18 · answer #9 · answered by azura 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
send him to the V.P office for the remaining period
2007-01-31 11:52:33 · answer #10 · answered by k-joy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋