What are some terrible student behaviors that drive teachers "over the edge", and what should be done about it

Answer 1

It's a teacher's job to deal with problem behaviour in a professional, mature way. When teachers go "over the edge" (screaming or becoming aggressive) they are not doing their job. I am a teacher, and I can say without a doubt that 75% of poor student behaviour is a result of bad lesson planning on the teachers' parts.

Nothing can drive me over the edge. If there's a major problem with a student's behaviour, first I look to my own practice and then I look to the student's personal/home life.

Answer 2

I am a veteran teacher. in plain English ... almost 50!
There are certain behaviors that may send teachers running.
Control, discipline and respect runs my classroom, We also have humor!
I have zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior. I never, ever embarrass a student in front of other students! Such a bad move ...especially in Junior High school.
Teaching is the hardest job in the world if done correctly. Every kid is different and should be treated with respect. I try to correct behavior and not attack the kid personally. Easier said than done.

There are times when my face actually tingles from stress. I remove myself from the classroom .....and go in the hall and BREATHE DEEPLY! it actually works. Then i go home .... and start all over again with my daughters and their friends. It's a good thing..... but boy am I tired.

I suggest NOT TRYING to be a friend, but a teacher a kid can approach and trust.

I also suggest allowing the students some down time. I guarantee they will be at your desk sharing all their ideas and more!
Good luck!

Jackie

Answer 3

Jetgirly makes it all sound so cut and dry. Yes, teachers are the mature ones in class, but I also know we are human. I have students that I love, but display behaviors that drive me up the wall. Behaviors such as arguing with me, talking excessively while I or a student is talking, refusing to work, etc. I work hard to plan lessons that I believe are important and will prepare them for life and the standardized tests . . .lessons that speak to their unique interests and ability levels. However, if students work to keep me from doing my job as a teacher, I can become livid. It may sound cliche, but it is because I care about them that this behavior drive me crazy!