Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on October 9, 2017 2:25 am Add to Favorites aXejeG Reps: 102 Calling Out for Attention In a class I was an intern for, a young girl would randomly call out information. Clearly, the stunts were for attention, as she would talk about her personal life whenever given the opportunity (or not). The teacher of the class tried to combat by reminding the student to not share personal information and not to call aloud unless called upon, but the behavior persisted. Eventually, the child's behavior became a lot less mild after talking with counselors for some time. What else could be done for these types of behaviors?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted October 9, 2017 2:51 am useZyt Reps: 207 I would suggest to continue talking with the counselors, but give her some one-on-one attention. It should lower the amount of attention needed if the teacher checks on her every so often. She may have things going on at home that cause her to act this way. Votes: +23 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Andrea Howey Reps: 201 This is a very good and detailed response. Great idea.   Posted on: February 25, 2018 10:53 pm nuXuma Reps: 100 I think giving her some one on one time would benefit her greatly, it seems like she needs it.   Posted on: October 19, 2019 8:19 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted October 9, 2017 5:25 am SeQeLy Reps: 201 I think that I would have started with a conversation with the girl to see why the problem was happening and see if there were any resources I could provide. If it persisted I would inform the girl's parents about the disruptions. If the problem still pursued, that is when I'd involve school counselors. Votes: +12 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution agedyQ Reps: 211 If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this.   Posted on: February 24, 2018 4:09 am Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted October 15, 2017 1:31 pm pehuby Reps: 126 Is the child have a rough time at home where she feels like no one is listening to her? Maybe explain to her that there is a time and a place to share personal stories, but now is not it. A kindergarten class I shadowed would have morning talks where each student was allowed to tell the class random personal information. It really helped get a lot of that energy out and it usually took no more than 8 minutes. Votes: +7 / -3 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution uWureg Reps: 100 I agreed with this solution. I liked that it designated time for all the students to share anything new or exciting going on in their lives and handles the situation without singling out the individual student.   Posted on: October 16, 2017 2:44 am yZedem Reps: 100 I also agree with this solution. Taking the time to explain that certain actions are appropriate only during certain times will benefit the student.   Posted on: October 13, 2019 12:57 am nuXuma Reps: 100 I like designated talking time at the beginning of class to help students out and I will try to incorporate it in my classroom procedure.   Posted on: October 19, 2019 8:17 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted February 20, 2018 10:02 pm zevuBa Reps: 200 Having a one on one conversation with the student is a good start to see why she acts out the way she does and tell her if there is anything that you as a teacher can do to try and mask that unwanted behavior. It is also important to always keep parents updated on what goes on in the classroom and how their child is acting in the classroom. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Andrea Howey Reps: 201 This is a very good and detailed response. Great idea.   Posted on: February 25, 2018 10:53 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted October 15, 2017 9:20 pm qyZeqa Reps: 101 I like that the counselor helped and continuing to see the counselor may be the fix to the behavior. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Andrea Howey Reps: 201 This is a very good and detailed response. Great idea.   Posted on: February 25, 2018 10:53 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted October 16, 2017 3:45 am zuMyJe Reps: 100 I would look into other resources for the student and inform her parents about her actions in class. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Andrea Howey Reps: 201 This is a very good and detailed response. Great idea.   Posted on: February 25, 2018 10:54 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted February 25, 2018 3:21 pm Sieara Voegtle Reps: 202 I would pull the student aside to talk to them about their behavior. Allow them the time to talk about their personal life and habits, but remind them that blurting out is not the time or place. If you could find daily time to talk to the student, then the calling out should decrease and student will be content with the time to talk one on one. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Andrea Howey Reps: 201 This is a very good and detailed response. Great idea.   Posted on: February 25, 2018 10:52 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted February 25, 2018 5:02 pm Nicole McVey Reps: 201 With my experience these children who call out for attention are either an only child or children with many siblings, regardless they are both cravings being the center of attention. I would genuinely explain how calling out is unkind to fellow classmates, explain you know that she is a quick thinker and has much to share, but other students may need more time to think of their responses and want to share and when she calls out she steals that opportunity for others which is not acceptable. In addition to privately talking to the student, I would implement a procedure for questioning and answering questions in the classroom and a rule about relevance to subject matter and enforce that storytelling can be done during lunchtime or after school and there isn't always time for those stories during the school day unless it is something one another can learn from and even then you must get teacher approval. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 7, 2018 1:41 pm emaHeR Reps: 200 I think getting administration and counselors involved is a great idea. Maybe even getting parents involved. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted February 23, 2019 10:34 pm HaJeRe Reps: 204 It is good that the child's behavior became more mild after talking with counselors. She may have things going on in her home life where she is not able to express her thoughts and ideas in her family. Maybe pull the student aside after class and give her a chance to talk about things she wishes to tell you. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted October 15, 2017 7:18 pm yheGeS Reps: 200 Maybe something is going on at home that is causing this issue? I would maybe get ahold of the parents and see if there is anything that is making this happen if not maybe speak with the parents and the staff at school to see what can be done. Possibly counseling in or outside of school. Votes: +1 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted February 25, 2018 10:52 pm Andrea Howey Reps: 201 I would ignore the child untill class was over and pull her aside and explain what they are doing wrong Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted October 7, 2018 1:41 pm emaHeR Reps: 200 I think getting administration and counselors involved is a great idea. Maybe even getting parents involved. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted February 20, 2019 2:02 am hymagy Reps: 201 Try giving the student one on one time when there is down time. To see if that reduces class out. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted October 10, 2019 5:47 pm hymagy Reps: 201 A consequence should be enforced for the student because she is disrupting class time and prohibiting learning. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted September 19, 2023 11:06 pm aqegub Reps: 53 As educators, we must remember that fostering the social and emotional learning of our students is just as important as academic learning. While we shouldn’t allow calling out and disruptions in class, we should however question the reason for these behaviors. Based on the information, it seems like the child just wants to be heard. Depending on the age of the students, they should be given a specific time and platform during class to share anything that is on their mind. This can occur during circle time, or during a one-on-one discussion with the teacher. There is great value in active listening. By just listening and acknowledging, we can help our students to feel heard. We should never tell a student not to share personal information, but instead coach them about the appropriate times to share certain information. Sometimes, being able to relate personal experiences to their learning can help students’ understanding. Raising hands and waiting to be called upon should be reinforced. Additionally, journaling time could be a useful resource for students to be able to write out anything on their minds, while also practicing their writing skills. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 17 Posted October 8, 2018 12:18 am rybuZy Reps: 200 I would stand closer to the student so they would be aware of my presence and then rethink their actions. Votes: +0 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 18 Posted February 20, 2018 12:40 am Shelby Farrell Reps: 206 Isolation in the classroom, ignoring obnoxious behavior, or perhaps posing consequences for each offense. Votes: +0 / -6 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution agedyQ Reps: 211 I would never do this! This is wrong!   Posted on: February 24, 2018 4:08 am Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.