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  Case: Middle School Behavior Problem Not Solved
This semester I am interning in a middle school with ESE inclusion students. A majority of the ESE students are boys with SLD, ADHD, or selective mute-ism. These students really like to be involved in sports. However, lately the students have become openly defiant with me. I have tried giving them rewards for good behavior and giving them more encouragement on assignments, none of which seem to be helping the situation. These students do not yet see me as an educator. I am very lost on how to help these types of students. I do not want to issue out lunch detentions if it will make the situation worse.

What can I do to help these boys and stop the misbehavior?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Unfortunately these boys do not yet respect you as an authority figure. The best way to gain their respect is to be consistent and firm with them when you are in an instructional setting but friendly and supportive in other settings. Make connections with them so that they will begin to see you as an individual. Find out who their favorite sports teams are and do some simple research about what is going on with the teams. Most of all be genuine with them because middle schoolers are great detectors of fake behavior.
 
     
     
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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: Making connections with students can lead to positive interactions.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 5:36 am
Rated By: zaLyju
 
     
     
  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: Great idea!
Rated On: October 9, 2016 1:55 am
Rated By: seqeJe