Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Disruptive Students I have an influx of students who has repeatedly demonstrated acting out behaviors both in and outside of the classroom. I will describe their behavior as "very disruptive" during instructional time. I am becoming increasingly concerned because their behavior has become more aggressive as the alternative school population increase. Some of the students are having difficulty getting along with other students because of former incidents at their home school. Some students are very defiant and often fail to follow directions. Some of the parents aren't great solutions to the problem. Some of the students has been very aggressive towards other students. These behaviors have resulted in rejection and general isolation from the other children. Regarding their academic skills, some of the students are good students academically, however, their behavior hinders others. When some are redirected their behavior some often refuses to cooperate, which subsequently leads to extended periods of off-task behavior. These behaviors aren't everyday but they have often. I have gained a rapport with students, but what strategies should be put in place to help assist with this problem. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) In situations such as this where it is more than one student portraying disruptive behavior it is difficult to take on the class as a whole. It may be easier to try and break them down one at a time to take back your role as the teacher; someone who should be respected and regarded at all times. Also, do not start with the kid that seems the easiest to get through to. Instead try taking on the most difficult and persistently disruptive student. If you can get this student to obey the rules and show you more respect it will set a higher example for the rest of your class. Try getting to know your students on a more personal level so that you can judge what form of punishment or consequence will be more like to have an impact on their decisions and actions.