Author: Carrie Jackson

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Difficult Student Behaviors

October 23, 2015

What are our Students’ Most Difficult Behaviors? Survey says...
Out of Seat
Looking for Attention- Negative & Positive
Calling Out in Class
Lazy and Learned Helplessness
Not Turning in Homework
On Phone during Class

Talk with us about your most difficult student! As a group let’s brainstorm how to help the situation.

Menu
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
Pumpkin Dip
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Squares
Chex Mix
Apple Chips
Coffee with Pumpkin Creamer

Addressing Student Behaviors
7 Traps to Avoid when nothing seems to work!
Don’t’ take the behavior personally
Don’t let the student bait you into reacting
Don’t be quick to assume you’ve tried everything
Don’t set yourself up for disappointment by counting on a silver bullet solution
Don’t assume you are the only one overwhelmed by this student/situation
Don’t confuse a problem with a person
Don’t assume that dealing with student misbehavior should be easier for you (especially if you’re a veteran teachers)

The 2 x 10 Strategy
Spend 2 minutes per day for 10 days in a row talking with an at-risk student about anything she or he wants to talk about.

Behavior Management Resources
Pinterest if full of ideas and resources
The Teacher’s Encyclopedia of Behavior Management
Each other– if one teacher has a plan that is working duplicate it in every class
EC teachers– even if a student isn’t EC they could offer suggestions for how to address the behavior
Let the Counseling Department do a classroom observation and call home

The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude. Remember you can’t control anyone but yourself. Students will always misbehave...our reactions to them are what matter.