I have a new student who at time will refuse to participate. This student will even go so far as to say "I don't think this is helpful," or "I'm not going to do this." I am a new instructor to this student and have sensed this student is "testing" me. They way I have responded has been to take a deep breath and restate with understanding what student states, i.e., "I understand you don't feel this exercise is helpful but..." and I'll give the reason why it is helpful. When the student has flat out refused to participate I've… >>>
