<p>Difficult students can monopolize the classroom if not handled appropriately. While it is hard to balance feelings of wanting to help all of the students learn the content in an environment conducive to learning , and wanting to eliminate any threats to that environment permanently . I have have found that often those that on the surface appear difficult have underlining issues that have either been ignored or misunderstood. The easiest route is to avoid or&#160; eliminate the problem or ( student) . However our mission is to help all students. . The trick sometimes is to do so despite the students actions .&#160; It may also require more of and effort on my part to dig a little deeper to get to the students issues with the ultimate goal of getting them back on track with less distractions during class.&#160;</p>