Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on April 2, 2023 11:11 pm Add to Favorites atyraQ Reps: 203 Friendly Students Friendship and bonding with fellow classmates but some students can be too good at bonding. During my observations I saw a student where no matter where they were moved in the seating arrangement they would make friends and start becoming a distraction over and over, like a cycle. What would stop this cycle? Would I need to implement a discipline plan?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted September 6, 2023 1:39 pm SyBuby Reps: 59 Setting the rules and norms at the beginning of the year along with the consequences, might help with this. I would also send an email or send a letter home to the parents letting them know what is going on in class so they can help reinforce good behavior. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 Setting rules at the beginning of the year is always a good idea, and having consequences put in place.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 2:59 am Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted September 24, 2023 5:48 pm eVubez Reps: 54 I dealt with this last year as a kindergarten teacher. It was a very smart child who finished early with her assignments early (correctly) and got bored easily so became social with anyone I put her by. I started to put her near a student that struggled and put them together. She became his "helper" and would tutor him. It helped me out a lot because I would ask her to explain it to him while I helped other students. She was a very gifted child. However, students who are a distraction and not helpful, I would put them near a student who did not like to get in trouble and enjoyed keeping to themselves. There is usually one of those children in every class and do not succumb to peer pressure as easily. I had a little girl who would refuse to engage with other students because she did not like to be called on at all, or had attention brought to her. If that doesn't help, it may be beneficial to talk to the parents and suggest that the student have his/her own table for a while. Then as you integrate them back into cluster tables, remind that child they can go back to their "island" if they don't stop distracting others. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted October 2, 2023 1:24 pm amyJyp Reps: 206 I would make sure the student knows that you love that they can make friends are being kind, but also there is a time and place for socializing, and a time and place for learning. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 Great solution!   Posted on: October 9, 2023 2:59 am Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted October 4, 2023 1:01 pm suRuQe Reps: 104 It is super difficult to maintain the healthy tensions between promoting students' social growth and keeping their focus on the task at hand. If you have not already, I would give the student a written notice that if they won't change their behavior that you will have to take further action. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted October 5, 2023 1:59 pm zaSuNu Reps: 202 I don't see an issue with students being friendly and bond with each other however when it disrupts lectures and class times that can be a issue. I would calmly sit down with the student and just tell them that while getting to know your classmates is fine, there's a time to work and learn and there's a time to have fun. I would then ask them to not be as disruptive or distracting for others as it cuts back on the time that everyone gets to learn. If that didn't work you could possibly move towards like notes home to parent or a conference. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted October 5, 2023 5:39 pm TumuWu Reps: 103 I have dealt with this even in a preschool classroom. Often times it can be because they are bored. Once they are done with all of their work have them become a helper for either another student or you as the teacher. If they are not getting assignments done and just talking I would come up with a consequence of simply having assigned seating where they sit closest to your desk. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Morgan Lemler Reps: 100 Having the child sit closer to the desk is definitely a good idea.   Posted on: October 6, 2023 5:25 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted October 6, 2023 5:24 pm Morgan Lemler Reps: 100 I would suggest writing a note home to the student's parents. Before this, however, I would talk to the student and let them know that although friend-making is an admirable quality, there is a time and a place for it. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I think talking to the student would be a good approach as well.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:00 am Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted October 6, 2023 7:46 pm uPanaS Reps: 203 I would re-go over the classroom rules with students to ensure that they understand. With these students who can be considered ringleaders of bad behavior, consider separating them from the rest of the class if they seem to be talking too much. It seems like these students would be opposed to being separated from all peers altogether, so it may make them realize that if they want to continue being part of the class, they need to understand when the appropriate time is to talk. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 6, 2023 7:46 pm uPanaS Reps: 203 I would re-go over the classroom rules with students to ensure that they understand. With these students who can be considered ringleaders of bad behavior, consider separating them from the rest of the class if they seem to be talking too much. It seems like these students would be opposed to being separated from all peers altogether, so it may make them realize that if they want to continue being part of the class, they need to understand when the appropriate time is to talk. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 Giving students a place away form class could be a good thing, but it can also be a bad thing making them feel less accountable with their work.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:01 am Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted October 7, 2023 5:13 pm ubuVeb Reps: 100 Going over the rules and procedures on a regular basis may help in this situation. Sometimes students need to be reminded of what is expected of them. You will always have students that are more outgoing than others and this is not a bad thing. Let the child know that but explain to them that there is a time for talking and a time for listening. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted October 7, 2023 7:23 pm paTedu Reps: 101 I would make this bundle of joy my little helper. I do not think you should punish someone's ability to be friendly. in fact, you should encourage it. yet, you should set them aside and ask them nicely It is ok to be friendly but they need to make sure some rules are to be followed. but making them your helper I think will be beneficial for both sides. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted October 8, 2023 6:45 pm Qavysy Reps: 101 Have you tried taking the student aside and explaining to them that they are distracting to their peers. If that doesn't work maybe put them next to a student that is really quiet and doesn't seem to talk to anyone. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted October 9, 2023 12:01 am aqazez Reps: 101 Before discipling the student, I would have a conversation with them. I would tell them that not all students can focus when having side conversations. I would express how even if it is well intentioned, it is harming the other students progress and ask them what we could do, to help them focus and stay on task. I would also remind them of any classroom rules that may be applicable to this scenario. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I have dealt with this is my own classroom, it is best to just go over the rules again so that everyone can have an understadning.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:02 am Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted October 30, 2023 4:41 pm Ethan Page Reps: 100 I think it is great that students are capable of socializing with each other, regardless of their differences. Though, I do remind them that school is a place for learning. If these issues continue to happen, I would send a letter home to the parents, and separate the student on an island. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted October 31, 2023 6:43 am yzeqeT Reps: 101 If they are academically doing well, I would sit them next to students who are struggling a bit more so that they help each other understand the work better. If they aren't getting work done, I would talk to them after class and let them know the importance of getting their work done to avoid getting a bad grade. If it continues, I would call their parent to let them know that their child likes to be too social (which isn't bad) but aren't getting any work done. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted November 6, 2023 12:59 am zymaZe Reps: 101 I dont see this as a negative thing. This is a gift but i understand the classroom aspect of it. I would speak to them in private. 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