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  Case: Motivation
I have a student who has failed every class so far this year, and is currently failing every class he is taking. I have tried to help this student in my classroom, and have even reached out to one of our administrators who works with students like him. She spoke to him for a long time and his mother, and supposedly he was going to start doing better. He was going to attend Saturday School and make up work before the end of the nine-weeks. That didn't happen. He continues to refuse to work in the classroom and won't take any help I offer him. He would rather create conflicts with other students and disruptions with his behavior. How can we try to motivate this student?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Sometimes it takes digging deep into a child's personal interests/issues to determine what exactly it is that is bothering them, or deterring them from the path in which they need to go. I truly believe that students need to feel the support and feel that they are important which I am sure you have done in this situation. However, I would not stop trying. Once you have broken through the barrier that this child has built, it will be a great revolution. Perseverance is key in certain situations and once this child realizes that you truly care, and wish the best for him, then the breakthrough will occur. Keep targeting the child's interests and keep in contact with the parent/s to help with additional encouragement. It seems as though, he is striving for attention, so lets give him positive attention and try to redirect the negative behavior! Maybe work with a co-worker to develop a Behavior Intervention Plan... Also, encourage other students in your class to help with the process of support and encouragement for the child (if possible). I hope all goes well.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Bringing in the behavior plan is a great idea, good job!
Rated On: October 15, 2017 12:53 pm
Rated By: yPeMug
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes, I agree.
Rated On: February 26, 2018 2:03 am
Rated By: QaHyWe