Dealing with Challenging Students | Origin: ED104
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I noticed this content seems to be focused on college students. I teach high school. However, some of these strategies look like they could work for classroom management.
lots of good advice for the classroom here. Moving the back row to the front and explaining that they will benefit from it is excellent. A limited number of answer cards for my talkative ones will allow others to answer the "easy" questions. Understanding what engages students is crucial and many times it's not the curriculum but rather the student's daily life that is hindering them. We have got to get to know our students.
Really great tips on how to target education styles to different student personalities!
I should have open discussions to encourage students that speak out of turn or talk in the back of the class to come forward and speak.
I understand the students that tend to be more challenging , are probably bored or don't understand the material. Try to be encouraging but also have high standards
I like how the material gave not only defined the problem students but gave ways to handle them as to not mess up the class for other students
I really liked the idea of using 'Use It Wise' cards as a strategy for dealing with challenging students. I think it’s a great way to give students a chance to reflect on their behavior and redirect their energy in a positive way. I plan to create my own version of these cards and use them when a student seems disengaged or disruptive. I’d love to hear how others have successfully implemented this strategy in their classrooms or if there are any tips for introducing it effectively!
Like some of the suggestions in managing the inattentive students. Definitely will have to try one for the students sitting at the back of the class chit chatting and on their phones
Working with students who blame others for their problems includes helping them to own the responsibility for completing assignments, projects, and activities. Have them work in groups so that they can see the value of contributions from everyone, including themselves. They will see that if they don't complete their work, the other group members can't complete their work.
It is imperative to know to help students learn on how to prepare for class.
You must be consistent in your follow-up on their assignments. If you do not follow up on assignments students quickly learn that they don't have to complete them. If you assign something, set a due date and then collect the material for grading. This along with reminders of due dates will encourage unprepared students to complete assignments.
Build relationships
Be consistent
Elevate Students
Give student choice
It is important to spend time speaking and being attentive to all students (introverts and extroverts) to ensure they are feeling appreciated, empowered, and seen. This can energize them for success.
As a first year teacher I have learned different strategies for dealing with different types of student groups within my classroom.
I have learned center of attention students can be used a positive and not a negative. I will use their energy and always wanting to talk or be center stage when class is dragging or when the students began to get disengaged.
The section on the polished apple was most interesting to me. I never thought of how they could manipulate first time teachers. I am guarded by industry but not by students. I have to keep my guard up.
I like the idea of getting students invested in classroom management by using peer pressure to keep inattentive students from becoming a problem. Sometimes, encouragement or accountability from peers works .
I have had my fair share of students that fall asleep during lecture, and or do not pay attention. Yes, they could be missing out on sleep at home; however, I have had one-on-one talk with those students letting them know it is unacceptable behavior. When I notice a student is falling asleep or disengaged, I will walk by them and call on their name to answer a question. In addition, I have a student that is very immature and needs constant redirection. I have found it challenging, but I have managed to help him focus by using various teaching methods.
The tips and strategies for dealing with "center-stage" students and students who are struggling to stay engaged were very helpful!
What I took away from this section was that classroom management isn’t about controlling behaviors in your students it's about managing them and learning what works with different personality types