Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on February 23, 2020 9:05 pm Add to Favorites Alyssa Moore Reps: 102 It Must be Opposite Day I have a student in my classroom who does the complete opposite of everything I say. He seems genuinely remorseful when he realizes his bad choice, but he continues to do this. If I tell him to walk, he runs; if I tell him hands down, he touches; If I tell him to sit, he stands. It's very frustrating and other students are beginning to copy him. What should I do to get him to follow instructions?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted February 24, 2020 12:07 am TOliver Reps: 109 Solution set up a conference with the student and his parents informing them of his behavior,remind them of your classroom expectations. Together come up with a plan that or motivating phrases that will help the student to comply with your instructions. Votes: +18 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution miraya perri Reps: 200 This is very helpful! Getting students parents involved will normally help fix their behvaior issues.   Posted on: October 16, 2022 2:00 am Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted February 24, 2020 3:34 am tabape Reps: 300 create a behavioral plan for this student inside the classroom. Every time the student follows your commands, the student could earn points, starts that is going to be accumulate for free time, or laptop activities. Votes: +16 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution yperyH Reps: 150 I agree with this solution because it would be a great first step to make a behavioral plan in the classroom, maybe notify the parents of the actions and let them know what your doing. I think rewards are nice, but i feel like that might leave other students feel 'left out,' because they do not get to do things early, etc.. maybe start with the behavioral plans and try and explain to the student the pros and cons of following/ not following the rules.   Posted on: July 1, 2020 8:57 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted October 9, 2020 6:43 pm quqyVe Reps: 206 Depending upon age/grade level, conferencing with the student to address the behavior would be a good start. Consequences for violating the classroom rules should be addressed immediately pursuant to the first week of class rules/consequences that were established. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted October 6, 2020 2:21 pm XegeDy Reps: 101 This student may be a great candidate for a 504 plan or a behavioral plan. Additionally, positive reinforcement when the student does anything good or something small that you like will encourage the student to refrain from their compulsive behaviors. Talking with the student's parents to see what works at home and how you can bring that into the classroom may also prove to be a great solution, as perhaps the student is uncomfortable in a formal setting and has certain routines that help him at home. Votes: +4 / -2 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted March 5, 2020 3:50 pm emetub Reps: 311 I would suggest a meeting with the parents. Votes: +4 / -3 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted February 25, 2021 6:08 pm ameteV Reps: 201 I would set up a meeting with parents where you can set up a behavioral plan for the student. Also giving the student positive reinforcement whenever he follows instructions will start to get in the habit of doing so. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted October 19, 2020 5:03 pm Kristen Duffy Reps: 59 I would first make sure that the student understands the value of the expectations, does the student understand why you are expecting certain behaviors from him? Additionally, how often is he being praised for positive behavior, is he getting more attention for doing the opposite behavior? I would double down on efforts to make sure he knows why you are asking certain things of him and search for the good in his behavior to positively reinforce and increase the occurrence of desirable behaviors. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted March 2, 2020 9:47 pm qyryTe Reps: 102 I would definitely set up a meeting with an administrator and the parents. This child seems remorseful which means that they might have a psychological issue that makes them act that way. Votes: +2 / -3 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 10, 2020 4:27 am Dydymy Reps: 101 Student parent conference Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted February 24, 2021 1:15 pm uqebed Reps: 100 I would communicate with administration, and the child's parents. Together everyone could work on addressing the situation for the best possible outcome. A behavioral plan could be developed to help this students with the behaviors he is demonstrating. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted November 1, 2021 12:13 am yjuGun Reps: 102 I agree that communication with the parent should be first priority, letting them know that you have your own curriculum that needs to be abided by and that this student is currently being insubordinate to you, the teacher. That being said, approach it with the thought of remedying the situation and be prepared to offer solutions! Provide positive reinforcements to the student when they do the right thing, as well as to the other students. Votes: +0 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.