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  Case: Needs Attention
I have a third grade student who seems to need extra attention. The problem is, when I give him this attention he opines for more. He will disturb the students around him even when I separate him from the rest of the class. When I put him in the hall, he will disturb any student that can see him. He picks fights with anyone he can. If you ignore him, he fights for your attention. When you give him attention, he pushes for more. When you praise him for good work, he is good for five minutes. Then, he wants more praise. He is my nemeses. What do I do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
If a student strives on attention, you need to make sure he is getting it in the most positive ways possible. Giving this student jobs like passing out papers, erasing the board or straightening up the classroom will help give him the attention he seeks while not showing him favoritism.
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.
Rated On: March 2, 2017 10:37 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: Well said
Rated On: March 5, 2017 9:31 pm
Rated By: VeWyRu
 
     
     
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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 completely.Keep him as busy as possible. Try to think of things that interest him and direct his attention towards that. He acts this way because he knows he'll get a response out of you. He doesn't care if it's negative.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 11:40 pm
Rated By: aduNaQ
 
     
     
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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 solution would be very helpful. Showing children positive attention is the best thing to do. These types of jobs are definitely something that could help the student realize that you care about them and also not show too much favoritism towards that student.
Rated On: October 14, 2017 8:42 pm
Rated By: PaZume
 
     
     
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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, positive behaviors should be established and reinforced.
Rated On: February 26, 2018 4:42 am
Rated By: Kelsey Lutzi
 
     
     
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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 great idea! Having students feel useful while also receiving that positive reinforcement goes a long way.
Rated On: October 10, 2018 2:21 am
Rated By: eguQep
 
     
     
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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 like this idea. If he has a bad home life then he really does need some extra attention but doing it in a positive way without him having to misbehave to get it before it gets out of hand is key.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 4:33 pm
Rated By: byXyha
 
     
     
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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 giving them a special task.
Rated On: February 18, 2020 6:53 pm
Rated By: LeDyqa