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How do I stop a student from having outbursts?

César de León, M.Ed.
Assistant Principal
César de León is an Educational Leadership Consultant and currently serves as an Assistant Principal for the Austin Independent School District in Austin, TX. César specializes in education program development, curriculum improvement, student mentorship, social justice, equity leadership, and family and community engagement. He is passionate about eradicating inequities in schools for all children, especially those who have been historically underserved and marginalized. César holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Biology from Texas State University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Texas at Austin.

César de León, M.Ed.

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Remember that good behavior is important, but you should also be helping your students with their social and emotional learning. They need to be taught that there are various emotions, and it's okay to cry or be angry sometimes. As educators, we should help teach our students coping mechanisms for these feelings.

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How do I keep a quiet, attentive class?

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Lay out your expectations and appropriate consequences for not listening ahead of time. Then, follow through if a student misbehaves. Circulate among the class while students are working so they know you are attentive to their behavior and needs.

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How do I discipline students?

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Try positive reinforcement by rewarding good behavior with prizes or free time during class. Be sure to include the parents in discipline when necessary.

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How are children spanked at school?

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In some countries, spanking at school is against the law, and you could go to jail for it. It is best to avoid spanking in school, both for the law and your student's parents.

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How can I deal with classroom challenges using technology?

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Find an app that has the ability to pair up with the electronics and disable them at your command.

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How can I motivate my students to study.

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Find out what they like doing and help them learn by applying those elements into your lesson plans.

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What are some harsh but fair punishments I can use in the classroom?

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In-school detention or calling parents for a teacher-parent conference can be fair depending on the student's behavior. You might also consider having the student sit in the dean's or principal's office for the day.

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How can I manage a disruptive student in the classroom?

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You can implement a warning system similar to baseball's three strikes rule. The first warning could involve the student staying after class to write about their behavior. The second warning might include a parent-teacher conference to discuss solutions. The third warning could result in a report to the dean or principal, leading to a week of in-school detention.

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