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I just received a new special needs student in my classroom from another state. He has had a very difficult time adjusting to our classroom and school rules. During the time he is in my regular ed classroom, he constantly hums or sings during independent work time, he refuses to complete work, and he has difficulty showing respect towards adults and acknowledging when someone is addressing his behavior. I would consider myself a moderately strict teacher and I make is a priority to stay consistent with the students. It is already March and we are heading into testing time. What are some ways that I can quickly get this child on the right track so that I can focus my attention on covering standards instead of behavior?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would do two things. First, I would get the school special ed teacher involved and get some strategies as to how to reach this student. Hopefully, they can give you some ideas as to what works for the student. Second, I would find some small thing the student does correctly or appropriately and reinforce that behavior with praise as much I as I could. The more behaviors that can be positively reinforced the more the behaviors will become positive.
 
     
     
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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: Getting the special ed teacher involved is a great idea!
Rated On: July 4, 2015 12:39 am
Rated By: NaXeta
 
     
     
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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: This is a very respectful and effective solution that I think will provide all the help this teacher needs.
Rated On: October 1, 2015 3:04 am
Rated By: eWeHaz
 
     
     
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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: Nice solution! I agree that positive reinforcement is very beneficial.
Rated On: March 3, 2016 1:22 pm
Rated By: uMyQeX
 
     
     
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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: I agree with using positive reinforcement.
Rated On: October 9, 2016 10:26 pm
Rated By: uHudyt
 
     
     
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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: getting a SPED teacher involved would be great!
Rated On: July 7, 2017 8:24 pm
Rated By: uTaGuv
 
     
     
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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: great , I would do this
Rated On: October 5, 2017 3:39 pm
Rated By: GyNyzu
 
     
     
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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: I agree with this! It also takes some students time to get settled in the new environment. Especially if they are students with special needs. They are more used to a routine.
Rated On: March 3, 2019 8:06 pm
Rated By: MeRepe