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Posted on November 12, 2022 10:07 pm
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uHuGuh
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Student Requiring Too Much Attention
How do I help a student become more more independent? I have a student that asks a question about very minor detail in all aspects of the day.
 
     
     
 
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Solution 1
Posted November 14, 2022 8:59 pm

qeSyJu
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I would suggest possibly reframing an answer into a directed question inspiring independent thinking. That may help them start to change and think more independently.
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eDezaN
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I think this is a great way to get the student to be more independent
  Posted on: November 21, 2022 8:22 am

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Solution 2
Posted December 2, 2022 1:07 pm

uJaveB
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You may have to limit the number of questions that the student is allowed to ask you directly. You don't want to quell the curiosity of the student, but if they have to limit/think about which questions they can ask, they may become more poignant and not need all the extra details. Develop a game out of the number of questions they ask, each question resulting in a turn or having some outcome
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aXeDen
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I think making it into a game would be a wonderful idea! The student will like the competition and you can bring other students into the game as well.
  Posted on: February 20, 2023 4:59 pm

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Solution 3
Posted February 22, 2023 12:31 pm

uHyPur
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For students who need help with being independent, i would start by giving them tasks that they know they can do on their own, for example such as sharpening all the pencils or handing out papers. Starting small can help students to build confidence in themselves so when it comes to bigger tasks it doesn't feel as overwhelming.
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Solution 4
Posted February 20, 2023 8:57 pm

Caitlin Ferland
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Maybe the student is only asking questions for attention. Consider that it may possibly be a learned behavior at home or them needing more interpersonal interaction from you in the form of asking questions.....
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Solution 5
Posted February 20, 2023 11:44 pm

Tristan
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I had a student ask me everyday to open her breakfast and milk cause she didn't know how, but after a while I started showing her how to open her breakfast a couple of times. The student ended up wanting to do it by herself and when she finally did it by herself we did a quick celebration and she continued to eat her breakfast. It took some time but she was finally able to open stuff without asking.
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Solution 6
Posted February 22, 2023 3:22 pm

Georgia Gee
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I would apply several accommodations for the students. Provide written AND verbal directions. When they have the written directions, instead of explaining it over and over again, remind them that the written instructions are both on the board/at the table. Put them in groups with their peers, and remind them that they can also ask their peers for help rather than always asking the teacher. This benefits the student and their peers for giving them a sense of responsibility. Best of both worlds.
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Solution 7
Posted February 26, 2023 12:46 pm

yHyZuL
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I would stress to them that it is important that they learn to figure out these things on their own and then set up a reward system or use positive reinforcement when they do.
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Solution 8
Posted February 26, 2023 3:59 pm

deXaTa
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I would suggest that the student learn how to answer questions for themselves and save more important questions for me. This can be done by speaking in private so that they’re not embarrassed in front of class, and by showing them nicely the line of thought that is involved with answering questions by themselves and leaving irrelevant questions unanswered. This way, the student will learn that this behavior is unwanted in the most respectful way possible while being motivated to want to find things out for themselves.
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Solution 9
Posted February 26, 2023 7:44 pm

adeSah
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I would simply pull the student aside and politely explain that they would like to allow other students to ask questions. The goal would not be to make the student feel bad, but simply encourage them to give the floor to their fellow students some of the time. In assignments, you could perhaps use more individual based approaches like independent projects.
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Solution 10
Posted February 27, 2023 7:53 am

uByXeh
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Set up a mini "Independence Contract" that you and the student both come up with together. Include an incentive to keep the student motivated. Lessen the incentive over time so that independence comes naturally.
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Solution 11
Posted March 2, 2023 2:33 am

yhuNar
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You can try to work with them on some sort of reward system for good behavior and working by themselves. Some students may need the extra attention from the teacher because they may not get it at home.
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Solution 12
Posted October 8, 2023 6:15 pm

Qavysy
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Perhaps try setting goals that allow the student to create targets that they would like to work on independently and achieve in a given time frame. This can promote the student to be more enthusiastic about getting to work done because they are accomplishing the goals that they set.
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