I know he's just a kid. But he's such an annoying kid! He is always in everyone's business, always has something to say about anything that has nothing to do with him. He is always the first to copy someone else-if they have to pee-so does he, if their stomach hurts-so does his-on and on and on...He salivates uncontrollably, lies, speaks so loudly that he makes kids around him cover their ears, the list can go on.
One more month, one more month, one more month...
2007-05-30 15:06:58 · 9 answers · asked by Aqua 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Have you spoken with his parents, yet? Is he sped or 504...these are things to take into consideration. Should he be, maybe? I think that starting with the parents might be a good option. I really don't think that humiliation should be an option. I do agree with nipping it in the bud, but that can take many forms. Nipping it in the bud should start with the root of the problem. Yes, you do have one more month, then he becomes someone else's annoyance. Poor kid, he will continue to act like this until someone intervenes. Then, he will always be someone's "pain".
2007-05-30 17:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by Laverne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all you have my absolute sympathy - he seems like a real handful. I've had nightmarish students once in a while too and I taught teachers for many years and discussions have come up on how to deal with these children. However, I have a different suggestion and take on it and see if you agree. It sounds to me as if he has some serious neurological, physiological problems and very likely psychological ones too, that nobody has thought to look into. The supra-salivation, the loudness, improper behaviour/speech...are cognitive developmental pathologies. I would have a serious talk with the principal, counsellor(s) and the parent(s) and for goodness sake, have this child checked out...I have a feeling that his behaviours are not just behaviours that they are indeed a sign of a much deeper and serious issue. I don't know if your district has a community health office where you might refer him for a work-up of some sort. I know that you're probably so relieved that it's almost the end of the year but I would ask that you not be just another adult in his life to "toss" him aside because he is so unpleasant. Good luck
2007-05-30 15:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by Just Me 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok. I was in a similar situation, well, minus the salivation and loud speaking...he actually approached me with an idea for an independent project. His idea correlated with our curriculum, so I let him have a go at it. He became so engrossed in it, that he did a 180 in the classroom regarding his behavior. His final product was terrific, and I'm sorry I just didn't let him do it sooner. I guess my point is, even though you have one month left, for your own sanity, try and find something that works for both of you..you may be surprised. Good luck.
2007-05-31 08:12:25 · answer #3 · answered by SharonL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the Dog Whisperer and I'm not kidding. You must let them know you are the boss. I am a recently retired elem teacher and I know. but I did not fear the admin. I put them in the hall. I would not tolerate it and I nipped it in the bud right away. Get him away from you ........."because he is disrupting the education of the others students. "
My students actually loved me because I was strict and fair. They like perameters. But I have a strong personlity so it is easier for me, but they are always testing you. When I was teaching 4th grade I'd make a big huff, take them to the door put them in the hall and say quietly to them "when you are ready to come back and behave, you can come back" that confuses them because that puts them in control and they are scared to comeback in.They usually come back sheepishly and open the door and kind of peer in and I say "Are you sure you are ready" and the other students don't really knoww hat i've said to the student ???keep them guessing
2007-05-30 15:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by I Love Jesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray (not out loud but in your head). Pray for the kid, bless him, and pray for patience. I had one of those. And boy when I prayed I was the most loving person I could possibly be for the kid. Prayer did help. It was getting to the end of the year for me too (a few school years ago) and his dad's job transferred him and they had to move. Needless to say, I truly believe prayer worked.
2007-05-30 19:56:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you - but don't think its gets better as they age. College students think they are gifts from their parents to me. (That is if they show up.) I'd like to exchange most of them!!
I am sorry its one more month for you. You can always hope his parents didn't get him vaccinated for Chicken Pox and got exposed. I'd be tempted to draw spots on him.
I'm teaching summer classes, so I don't have a break yet.
2007-05-30 15:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
isolate the kid.
really punish the little brat by doing something for all the other students in the class that this student can't claim.
ie give everybody except this kid a piece of candy for doing well on a test that he was not able to take.
lol.
that's wrong, I know, and you shouldn't probably do it. which is why you should do it.
2007-05-30 15:13:23 · answer #7 · answered by fields r 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ignore him or give him tasks to keep him busy out of your hair; take this book the library, go borrow some chalk, help the lunch lady
2007-05-30 15:11:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a middle school special education teacher. I often use behavior modification plans to change annoying behavior. Have you tried one of those? If that doesn't work humiliation and embarassment usually works.
2007-05-30 15:22:52 · answer #9 · answered by Elizabeth L 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋