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  Case: Roaming
I have a small class and all students have an IEP. There is one student who will do the work if I sit with him. This is not always possible. He roams all around the classroom during instruction and student work time. He does not distract the other students, but I would like for him to stay seated during instruction time.
When I ask him to sit he ignores me. What are some ways to have him start sitting during instruction time?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would suggest creating a behavior monitoring chart for the student. Show the student that first they must complete the activity and then they will get a small break to walk around as a reward. A self-assessment tool may also be implemented that the student can track on-task behavior and earn stars or special break time for following classroom expectations. Since the student likes it when you sit with him, this may also be something to incorporate into a reward system. If the student is on task for 4 out of the 5 lesson then you could reward him by sitting in close proximity for a lesson. If you just want him to sit instead of ignoring you, you might consider giving him a warning and then tell him he will lose a privilege such as classroom break time. Give him enough time to make a choice and then continue teaching. If he moves back to his seat then he is on track with good behavior. If he does not, then he loses the agreed upon reward. He is not disturbing the other students so that is another possible solution.
 
     
     
  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: This is also a great solution! I would implement this as well. Giving the student an incentive to walk around might solve the problem.
Rated On: October 15, 2016 5:20 pm
Rated By: ePymyp
 
     
     
  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 ideas.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 4:35 am
Rated By: aDuZyJ