Re: Unruly Child

Melissa

Posted on 11/12/11

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On 8/31/11, Leah wrote:
> How old is the child?
>
> Sometimes removal for short periods of time can work. It
> depends on the child. You may need to tell us more about
> him/her.
>
> On 8/31/11, Jenilee wrote:
>> What should I do with a student who no matter where I sit
>> him gets himself and the ones around him in trouble? Should
>> he be placed way off in the corner by himself?Have you called his parents and
spoken to them about the situation? Sometimes a short period of
removal time can help to reset buttons, just be careful if they
are out in the hallway to make sure you can still see him and to
make it just a matter of minutes. Then invite the student back
in. I would also speak to the student privately if you haven't
already done so and see if you can find out if there are any
underlying problems such as the student having difficulty
following or keeping up with classwork. I would also talk to
other teachers who have had him and find out how they handled
him, and also have a conversation with the school psychologist
or his guidance counselor. It might be possible he is having
personal difficulty or if it is a problem with classwork, maybe
he needs to be tested. Perhaps there is a task or job he can do
for you in class to make him feel a sense of responsibility and
obligation to his classmates.

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