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What can I do to deal with a disrespectful student in my class?

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A good starting question to ask is, "Is this person difficult elsewhere?" - if you answer "Yes!" to this, the problem is more than likely in the wider picture, e.g. food intake, sleep pattern, technology, something going on at home, etc. If the answer is "No," focus on the subject at hand and ask the student if they are struggling and if they need extra help. They may just be testing your boundaries, in which case you can punish them for acting out - separate them from the class, send them to principal, etc. If you think there is a bigger issue, talk to a guidance counselor and/or the student's parents. These problems should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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How do I deal with a noisy classroom?

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The louder you are, the louder they are. So don't talk over their voices. Try talking in a low volume voice, they might quiet down so they can hear you. Develop and teach rules about noise in the classroom. Use a catch phrase or expression to remind people to keep it down, such as, "Remember, the baby is sleeping in the next room, or, "That's a playground voice, use your classroom voice."

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How can I make students get involved in activities if they show signs of unwillingness?

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Offer a small reward for complying and a consequence for not. Explain what the reward and consequence are and let them know the decision is up to them.

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I teach at a church, and the students are very disrespectful. When confronted, they say that they do not wish to be there. What do I do?

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Try make it fun by playing games and giving out prizes, and having the students act out scenes. If that doesn't help, talk to the parents about the way their children are behaving in your class.

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How do I do discipline in class?

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Keep as few rules as possible, between 3 and 10, and next to them, write out a list of between 3 and 5 consequences that the child will face if they break the rules. Make sure that consequences are given out every time and don't give in.

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What strategies can I apply for class discipline and control?

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You can start off by reassuring yourself that you don't have to be liked for maintaining discipline in class. As long as your syllabus is completed on time and the students are clear about their responsibilities, you are doing well. For class discipline and control, start the class with a 2 to 5 minute chat or meditative sessions with the students. Such activities immediately help them to connect with the teacher. When they ask questions, be polite and don't disregard anyone's thoughts. First, encourage and then explain what the students need to understand. This way the students think twice before causing disruption.

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I have two students in eighth grade who keep using their hands to cause trouble. What should I say to them?

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Create rules to follow. If these rules are broken, take away break time, call their parents or give detention.

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