Brett

Posted on 11/03/09

I agree completely with what wasub has said; only I would add one
more thing that he didn't say (but definitely implied): When
building individual relationships with these kids, BE SINCERE in
what you say. If you don't really believe it yourself, don't say
it to the kid. They will know if you're just yanking their chain,
trying to schmooze them with false praise or insincerity. Then
you'll never gain their trust, respect, or cooperation.

On 11/03/09, wasub wrote:
> It is all about relationships. You have to develop a
> relationship with each of your students, especially those who
> are the toughest. Those students want and need to know that
> you like them, care about them and are willing to go to
> whatever lengths it takes to help them be successful. These
> kids cannot articulate their needs, but they are crying out
> for your attention by all these behaviors. So, you are going
> to either give them negative attention for these behaviors,
> which many students have become accustomed to and therefore
> crave, or you are going to have to find the time to provide
> them the positive attention they need.
>
> This has to be done on a one to one basis because most of
> these students will not want to receive positive attention in
> front of their peers. So, attend their sports games. Pull
> them aside and talk to them privately. Tell them little
> things like you notice they play basketball or I saw your
> painting in art class. Don't gush over them, but little
> things like these tell students that you notice them and that
> is very powerful. wasub
>
>
> On 11/02/09, Tayrob wrote:
>> I have read many articles on classroom management. They
>> all sound good until I get into the classroom and then
>> they don't seem to apply. I'm a collab teacher. Even
>> with two teachers in the room some students just don't
>> want to act right. Most of the problems are from the
>> general ed students not special ed. I teach high
>> school. Can someone give me some advice? We have some
>> students that just talk out loud their friends, others
>> that get up in the middle of the teacher talking...some
>> even throw paper across the room. Of course, we've
>> written them up, called parents, etc. but none of this has
>> worked so far or it works temporarily.

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