I started a new job as a teacher i have a student and he is acting up wath sould i do???

Answer 1

Call home, inform the guardian of the behavior. If it continues, create a behavior chart that is specific (identify the unacceptable behaviors and rate those on a daily basis). Praise the good behaviors you see, and offer rewards/incentives for good days. If it still continues submit a social work referal to see if there are more serious underlying issues that are causing the behavior.

Answer 2

Of course it depends on what the student is doing when he acts up.

If it is getting to be an on-going, serious problem, you might try a behavior mod chart. In other words, make a checklist ofbehaviors you expect. (example: staying in seat; not calling it; hands to yourself) Each day, go down the checklist with the child. If he behaved well, give him a star. If not, give him a check mark. If the child has a certain number of stars, give him a reward he really likes (small candy bar, sticker, or whatever it takes).

Side note: It is super common for new teachers to have difficulties with classroom management and controlling students. I had lots of troubles my first few years. I can recommend a great eBook on classroom management. It's on this site at the bottom of the page: http://www.iwantateachingjob.com/books.html Anyway, the book is great and helped me. Maybe it can help you too.

Answer 3

Have you gone over your expectations, consequences and rewards with your class? With this child? Sit him down and do a one on one counseling. Ask him why he is acting out. It might be he is seeking attention, it could be something more serious (like abuse at home). Try using cues verbal or non-verbal. He might not understand that his behavior is unacceptable as it could be acceptable at home. Give him praise when he is doing the right things. Sometimes students will seek attention however they can get it (positive or negative). Tomorrow when he walks into the room, say to him,"Good morning Johnny, how are you feeling today?" Listen to his answer. give him some classroom responsibilities, he might surprise you. And, as a new teacher, seek out a mentor for yourself (hopefully in your own school) and bounce questions like this one off of them, it is faster and they may know this child and know what works for the child. Or, they may fill you in on the child's past history even. Good luck, it is not as hard as you think. Oh, and whatever you do, do what is best for the child, not yourself! - keep that in mind!

Answer 4

You are being tested. If you are starting this late in the school year you need to be TOUGH. One strike and you're OUT! The next time he acts up, take him into the hall and give him a firm talking to and warn him that you are going to call home. If that doesn't work, call home. Trust me... the word will be spread that you called his home and then the other kids will most likely NOT act up once they know you mean business.

Answer 5

More than likely the child is seeking attention and knows no other way to get it. Try to get the child more involved in the material, call on him in class. This will let him know that you are paying attention to him. Let him know that he is important, but no more important than anyone else in the class. Try not to gt the principal, counselors, or parents involved until absolutely necessary, you would not want to reveal that you can not handle this situation so soon after taking this job. If you do have to get them involved tell them what you have tried and how long you have tried it. Also, make dated notes of the childs behavior this will help you in the long run. I am a former educator, trust me every teacher encounters this at one time or another.

Answer 6

cal down to the office or give another child the pass and send for the vice principal or principal if they wont listen then tell them youll have their parent in to find out the problem,, or set them in the corner like a little kid away from the others or put them outside in the hall for ten minutes at a time .,, ask the other teachers what they use to controll the odd jerks in class

Answer 7

Do the right thing and quit your job. It's a terrible injustice that children are not provided with intelligent, educated, capable teachers. Don't be selfish...think of the children and go to cosmetology school, instead.

Answer 8

I think you need to show him how a responsible adult acts. When he starts acting up, calmly ask him to settle down. If he's still acting up, give him a warning. If he STILL acts up, don't freak out or yell or anything, just calmly give him detention, and keep doing so until he learns. You could also speak to his parents.